'Then it was Fury's turn, and he immediately stated that he needed to return after a long break with someone else. Then I was given a list of fighters. It included Filip Hrgovic, Jared Anderson, Nelson Hysa, and Dubois himself. I chose Dubois because he seemed to me the best and most dangerous. I was looking for a contender who would bring me the greatest prestige and recognition in case of victory,' the Brit said.
This will be Wardley's first defense of the WBO heavyweight world championship. For Dubois, it will be a return to the ring after a defeat in the rematch with Usyk.
The fight will take place on May 9 at a boxing evening in Manchester.