Fabio Wardley prepares to reclaim the WBO world heavyweight title from Daniel Dubois this Saturday at The O2 Arena. Drawing inspiration from the presence of Anthony Joshua, who has reunited with Wardley’s trainer Ben Davison, Wardley feels energized as he trains alongside the two-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist.

Wardley, reflecting on Joshua's impact, stated, "AJ’s been back for a good while in the gym and it’s been good to see him. He has a different energy and a different aura around him, so when he appears it gives the gym a little buzz and a different feel."

Joshua’s return follows a controversial fifth-round knockout by Dubois in 2024, which led to criticism of Davison’s corner work. Despite this, Wardley has unwavering trust in his coach, expressing frustration over the scrutiny Davison faces. He emphasized, "I trust these people with my life... They know me well enough to know whether I’m in a fight or not."

Daniel Dubois, reflecting on his previous loss to Wardley, acknowledged his nerves, stating, "I feel nervous every day... I’m chaos and I’m just holding that chaos in until the fight. It’s about harnessing it. I enjoy inflicting pain and putting that chaos on to the other guy."

As both fighters gear up for this high-stakes rematch, the atmosphere in the gym remains charged, with Wardley and Joshua ready to make their mark.