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Daniel Dubois Fires Back at Fabio Wardley's 'Binman' Comments

KO On SI·Terrance Biggs·25 days ago
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Historically, hype and banter before a fight have been a common tool that fighters, promoters, and fans use to spur interest in a bout. Ahead of their WBO heavyweight title fight, champion Fabio Wardley alluded to where challenger Daniel Dubois would be if he had another job, saying he'd be a "binman." For those on the left side of the Atlantic Ocean, Wardley was calling him a garbage man. Today, the former IBF heavyweight champion fired back at the final press conference ahead of this weekend's fight. Fabio Wardley | IMAGO / Action Plus Dubois responds to Wardley's "binman' comments "And by the way, Fabio, I heard you call me the dustman, and I'm going to collect the trash, boy," Dubois said, incorrectly saying Wardley said "dustman" instead of "binman." While rather tame in relation to combat sports, Dubois' smile did not reach his eyes, and his focus cast itself across his face. The former champion explained what particularly irked him about the comment, and what he intends to do.…

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