The Opening Bell; A boxing podcast

DUBOIS-WARDLEY: NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH

May 12, 2026·1h 6m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Daniel Dubois stopping Fabio Wardley was a generational thriller but, even so, it’s only fair to ask if the hellacious warfare went too far.There were questions about the timing of the stoppage, with some suggesting it came far too late, as Wardley’s face oozed blood and his battered body betrayed his lust for victory.Regardless, Dubois again confounded critics as he got off the floor, not one but twice, to regain a portion of the heavyweight crown.We look back, too, on the build-up and the uncomfortable nature of coverage that seemed to focus a little too cruelly on Dubois’ shortcomings in interviews.In This Week, we cruise back to 1999 for some Jorge Paez action and a completely unrecognisable Adam Smith showcasing his early commentary style.Thanks for being here, folks, we appreciate you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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