It is only the seventh-ever all-British world heavyweight title showdown in boxing history as Wardley defends his WBO belt for the very first time in front of a sold-out crowd.
The unbeaten former English, British, European, Commonwealth and Continental titlist had a second reign as an interim champion after stopping Joseph Parker in the 11th round in an upset at the O2 Arena back in October, then was upgraded to full champion a few weeks later after the title was relinquished by Oleksandr Usyk, who also gave up his undisputed status.
In February came confirmation that Wardley’s maiden defence would come in…
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