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  1. That's all folkspublished at 17:15 GMT

    Fabio Wardley holds up his fist and has the WBO title on his shoulder and is standing next to Daniel Dubois and Frank WarrenImage source, Getty Images

    Thanks for joining us.

    Our first look at the two British heavyweight rivals before their showdown on 9 May.

    A snubbed fist bump, jibes over Daniel Dubois leaving his trainer and then returning and lots of talk about knockout power.

    Already very much looking forward to this contest between WBO champion Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois!

  2. Taylor to retire after Dublin swansongpublished at 17:14 GMT

    Katie Taylor sits on a sofa and holds the Irish flag behind her back with her light-welterweight titles on a table in front of herImage source, Getty Images

    Just stepping away from the heavyweight scene for a moment, we've had some big news concerning Katie Taylor today.

    Taylor was named a 'Champion in Recess' by the WBC in September after saying she wanted to take some time away from the sport.

    Well, it appears the 39-year-old is ready for a return and wants to bring the curtain down on her decorated career with a farewell fight in Dublin this summer.

    The Irishwoman, who has not fought since July, is the undisputed light-welterweight champion.

    "I just want to fight in Dublin to end my career," she told RTE.

    "Obviously we're still hoping for Croke Park, we're hanging on to a bit of hope that it can happen.

    "If it doesn't happen there are plenty of options there. I have obviously fought in the 3Arena a couple of times, the Aviva Stadium is also there.

    "Croke Park would the top of the list."

  3. Dubois' top five career knockoutspublished at 17:13 GMT

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    Been a lot of knockout chat today, so good time to tell you Daniel Dubois has only gone the distance once in 25 fights as a professional.

    Take a look at the five best knockouts of his career.

  4. Fury set for April comebackpublished at 17:12 GMT

    Fury v Makhmudov

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    Tyson Fury speaks ahead of his comeback

    One man who will have a close eye on Fabio Wardley v Daniel Dubois when they meet on 9 May is fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury.

    The two-time heavyweight champion recently announced his latest stint of retirement was over. Fury faces Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April.

    At a news conference earlier this month, Fury said he wanted to "make boxing great again".

    Fury has made no secret of his desire to be a three-time world champion. Could he be waiting for the winner?

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    The hardest puncher Wardley has met to date. First few rounds could be brutal.

    Adrian

  6. 'Disbelief' - Wardley reacts to being upgradedpublished at 17:08 GMT

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    Fighters dream of beating a champion in the ring to become a world champion, but that's not how it panned out for Fabio Wardley.

    The Ipswich fighter found out he had been elevated from interim to outright champion over the phone.

  7. Postpublished at 17:07 GMT

    I'm not sure how much intent there was from Daniel Dubois to snub the fist bump. It looked to me like unfortunate timing.

    Dubois turned to walk away just as Fabio Wardley raised his fist.

    I can already see the GIFs being created, though.

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    Surely good manners dictates you reciprocate a fist bump? You're going to be trying to knock each other out in a few weeks anyway. Civility today won't diminish the weight of the punches delivered and/or received come fight night.

    Rob, Essex

  9. Wardley wanted Usykpublished at 17:04 GMT

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    After beating Joseph Parker to win the WBO 'interim' heavyweight title in October, Fabio Wardley set his sights on WBA 'super', WBC and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk.

    Wardley was Usyk's mandatory challenger but the Ukrainian opted to relinquish the belt in November and the Ipswich fighter was subsequently upgraded to full champion.

    Just prior being upgraded, Wardley spoke with BBC Sport's Kal Sajad about his desire to face Usyk.

  10. Wardley v Dubois - who wins?published at 17:01 GMT

    Wow, you're all split on who will win this one! Keep voting.

    Wardley v Dubois vote results - 50% Wardley, 50% Dubois.
  11. All or nothing for ‘Dynamite’ Dubois?published at 16:59 GMT

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport at Dutch Hall, London

    Daniel Dubois also deserves some credit for taking this one. Yes, it’s another world-title opportunity, but after that heavy loss to Oleksandr Usyk last summer he could have opted for a much easier night’s work and a safer payday.

    Instead, he’s gone straight back in at the top level. Another defeat here would mean a serious rebuild, and world-title shots don’t come around too often after back-to-back losses. All the momentum is with Fabio Wardley coming in.

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    Terrible that DDD can just stroll into another Title fight after losing the last one. Think he will win it via knockout easily and then be claiming to be the best again.

    Steven, Rochdale

  13. Fist bump deniedpublished at 16:56 GMT

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    Oh no! Fabio Wardley's fist bump is left hanging.

    Fabio Wardley holds out his fist to Daniel DuboisImage source, Queensberry
    Fabio Wardley holds out his fist to Daniel DuboisImage source, Getty Images
    Fabio Wardley holds out his fist to Daniel DuboisImage source, Getty Images
  14. Dubois looks away first...published at 16:55 GMT

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    Fabio Wardley let a little smirk escape when Daniel Dubois turned away from the face-off first...

    Fabio Wardley smirks as Daniel Dubois breaks face-offImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 16:53 GMT

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    Now for the face-off.

    Both fighters look very sharp in their suits - Fabio Wardley has the WBO title wrapped around his shoulder.

    It's tense as they stare into each others' eyes.

    Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois pose for pictures at news conferenceImage source, Queensberry
    Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois face off at news conferenceImage source, Queensberry
  16. 'I don't need daring'published at 16:52 GMT

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    The final word goes to WBO champion Fabio Wardley:

    "I flatten Daniel, wipe him out. Don has dared me to meet him in the middle of the ring... I don't need daring.

    "You know what is in me. I will walk to the centre of the ring and your man will be taking the first step back."

  17. 'Power is proven'published at 16:51 GMT

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    Fabio Wardley:

    "My power is proven. If there's time left on the clock I'm taking you out of the fight.

    "A lot has been made of Don [Charles] and Daniel [Dubois] but I don't care. One trainer, two trainers it doesn't matter.

    "It's going to be my and Daniel in the ring and I'll be throwing bombs.

    "If you look back you see when it gets dicey, he's not up for it."

    "I've got what it takes, you'll see on the night," Dubois says.

    Fabio Wardley makes prayer handsImage source, Getty Images
  18. 'Full of confidence'published at 16:50 GMT

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    Back to the fighters.

    Daniel Dubois says he is "full of confidence and can't wait to go".

    "Victory by knockout, by any means necessary," Dubois adds.

    "We've got a solid team and we'll show it on the night."

  19. 'Winner gets big stadium fight'published at 16:47 GMT

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    After all that bickering, Frank Warren restores a little order:

    "The winner of this will be fighting in a big stadium fight. But to get there they have to lace them up and we'll see who is the best on the night.

    "Both camps are passionate about their fighters, so it has all the ingredients of an amazing event."

  20. Dubois 'knows how to beat unbeaten fighters'published at 16:44 GMT

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    Adam Smith wants to hear more from Don Charles and asks him to talk about Daniel Dubois:

    "He is a specialist at taking people's zero. He knows how to beat unbeaten fighters.

    "I know their team very well, I know their DNA. I have a history with Fabio Wardley but I won't expand on that today."