Frank Warren says the Daniel Dubois-Fabio Wardley rematch is now expected to land in the autumn, with Queensberry already discussing the possibility of taking the fight into a stadium after the success of their first battle.
Wardley activated the rematch clause just days after losing his WBO heavyweight title to Dubois in a bruising fight that many fans viewed as an early Fight of the Year contender.
“They have the rights and have notified us that they want the rematch.
“If and when it happens, it will happen sometime in the autumn.
“He must fancy his chances and it will be a big, big fight and no doubt an exciting fight,” said Queensberry promoter Warren to talkSport Boxing.
Warren later revealed that Queensberry believes the rematch could outgrow arena level following the reaction to the first fight, which drew more than 18,000 fans to Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena.
“The feedback we have had from everyone has been incredible. I think it will wind up in a stadium,” said Warren about the Dubois vs. Wardley fight.
“The heavyweight division is the most exciting it has been in ages. It is fantastic.
“But that is a big fight, and we believe it is big enough to land in a stadium.”
Several locations are expected to be explored if the rematch moves forward, including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and possibly Emirates Stadium in London.
“We’ve done shows at Ipswich, Leeds, London, and all over the country.
“We take the fights to the people; that is the name of the game of promotion.
“There are lots of options, I want to do a fight at the Emirates, but I’m just trying to get them to knock down the price a bit,” Warren said.
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