Wardley activated the rematch clause following his Eleventh-round stoppage loss to Dubois in April, a fight that saw the Londoner rally from an early knockdown to retain control and progressively break down the champion with sustained pressure.
Although a second fight has been widely discussed, Dubois suggested nothing has been finalized.
“Yeah, well, that’s what they’re talking about, but I’m not going to attend on anyone,” said Dubois when asked about Wardley during an interview with talkSPORT. “I’m going to get busy with that belt, defend that belt.”
The 28-year-old added that he desires to proceed constructing on his success after reaching the highest of the heavyweight division.
“I can’t wait to start out improving, getting on the market and maximizing what we’ve done since I used to be a child being taken to the gym with my dad. And now we’re here, so,” said Dubois.
Dubois captured the WBO title with a dramatic knockout victory over Wardley, who had entered the fight after back-to-back stoppage wins over Justis Huni and Joseph Parker. Wardley enjoyed success early and scored a knockdown, but Dubois progressively took control because the fight progressed.
Heavy shots from Dubois left Wardley badly marked across the eyes and bloodied his nose before the referee halted the competition within the Eleventh round. Debate followed over whether the fight must have been stopped earlier.
Frank Warren has repeatedly indicated that the rematch stays the likely next step, and Wardley has already confirmed he intends to exercise his contractual right to a second fight.
Dubois’ latest comments don’t rule out that consequence. They do, nevertheless, clarify that he’s unwilling to place his profession on hold while negotiations play out. The heavyweight champion wants activity, and his focus stays on defending the belt quite than waiting for a timetable to be settled.
