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Manchester calling! Dubois-Wardley II set for Co-op Live return
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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley's hotly anticipated WBO heavyweight title rematch will return to Manchester, per reports.
The former dethroned the latter in his maiden defence in May with a fight-of-the-year contender held at the city's Co-op Live.
Now, it appears that the duo will retrace old ground for a second dance that will hope to match the drama of their first clash.
The Ring reports that Co-op Live - the United Kingdom's largest indoor arena - will welcome them back for their next bout.
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Dubois secured a second reign as world champion with an eleventh-round stoppage last time, despite being dropped twice.
Wardley, who had been promoted after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, otherwise came up short in an oft-enthralling tussle.
The pair's bout comes amid a sea change at the top of the sport following the Ukrainian's decision to free his other straps too.
Queensberry stablemate Moses Itauma will challenge for the vacant IBF crown against Filip Hrgovic in London later this month.
Agit Kabayel meanwhile has been upgraded to WBC champion, while Murat Gassiev has now earned himself full WBA honours.
Manchester return whets regional appetite
DAZN News correspondent Andrew Steel
The first time was so good, they wanted it twice - and Manchester looks likely to reap the rewards again for Dubois-Wardley II.
Even better, it brings another blockbuster night away from London, in much-needed news for fight fans further afield to boot.
In the week where Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua seemed primed for the USA, this will likely prove an inspired booking if so.
With Moses Itauma out against Filip Hrgovic in London too, powerbrokers will wonder if unification could be on the cards in 2027.
Manchester would surely hope to have that too. But there's a very good chance any such bout deserves a stadium to call home.
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