Tyson Fury Eyes Winner of Wardley vs Daniel Dubois

WBO interim clash on May 9 could produce Fury’s next challenger

Tyson Fury is expected ringside for Fabio Wardley’s WBO interim defense against Daniel Dubois on May 9. His presence places the winner directly in view as he prepares his own return.

Wardley and Dubois are scheduled to meet on May 9 in Manchester, one month after Fury returns against Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury showing up in person tells you he is keeping an eye on the next man in line.

Winner moves into Fury’s orbit

Warren confirmed Fury’s interest while discussing the upcoming fight.

“We’ve got that big fight coming up, which is a huge fight in May between Fabio and Daniel Dubois,” Warren said. “The two biggest punchers out there duking it out and I’m sure he [Fury] will be a very interested ringside watcher for that fight.”

Heavyweight champions watch contenders from a few feet away. Fighters do the same. You see who keeps his shape after six hard rounds, who starts reaching, who folds when the pace lifts and the jab keeps touching him.

Fury showing up carries that purpose, with Wardley heading into his first defense after stopping Joseph Parker, who had been positioned as a leading challenger before that knockout drove Wardley further up the heavyweight rankings.

Dubois, despite his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, is still only 27 and carries fight-ending power, which keeps him relevant near the top of the division. A win over Wardley would immediately move him back into position for another title opportunity and place him directly in Fury’s line of sight.

Fury tracking next challenger

Fury’s return against Makhmudov comes first, but his expected ringside appearance shows he is already identifying future opponents..

Warren also acknowledged that a fight between Fury and Anthony Joshua, once considered a likely destination, is no longer immediate.

“There was the plan for the AJ fight, but I think that’s been pushed back, and we’ll see what happens in due course,” Warren said.

That shift leaves Fury free to pursue other opponents depending on how the heavyweight picture develops. Wardley and Dubois both offer fresh options, and their fight will help determine who strengthens his claim.

The winner on May 9 will not need to call him out. Fury will already be there watching.