Johnny Nelson Says Fabio Wardley Can Improve Despite Daniel Dubois Loss

Nelson says Wardley still has major room for improvement and praised the heavyweight for activating his rematch clause immediately

Johnny Nelson believes Fabio Wardley still has significant improvement ahead of him despite his defeat to Daniel Dubois and says he fully expected the heavyweight to trigger the rematch clause. Nelson also argued too much attention has gone toward Wardley’s performance instead of Dubois’ development under trainer Don Charles.

“There’s no way on earth he’s going to say, ‘I don’t want to do it again.’ No way on earth. So he’s got to tweak it. He goes in there now as the underdog, but still people will have faith in him,” Nelson said on Boxing King Media’s podcast.

“I actually think Fabio still has room for improvement, but Daniel doesn’t. Daniel has room for growth, mature growth and understanding, experience. Fabio has more room for improvement.”

“The mindset of Fabio is to say I want to get back in with you again now next. I commend him. I commend him.”

Nelson also felt too much attention had gone toward Wardley’s performance and not enough toward Dubois following his victory.

“I do feel for Daniel because all we’re talking about is Fabio. We’re talking about how brilliant he did, how courageous he was, but we’re forgetting about Daniel Dubois and what he achieved.”

“I’m so happy for Don Charles. I’m so happy for Don. Daniel showed a maturity to shut everybody up.”

“He fought with spirit, heart, and something most people will never even dream of,” Nelson said.

Wardley’s decision to trigger the rematch clause came shortly after his loss to Dubois, with some fans questioning whether he would go straight back into another fight after taking heavy punishment.

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