Late replacement Zak Chelli (17-3-1, 9 KO) stepped in for injured interim WBO champion Callum Smith and delivered a major upset Saturday in Manchester, stopping former two-time world champion David Morrell (12-2, 9 KO) on the undercard of Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley.

Daniel Dubois closed the show in Manchester on Saturday night, stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round to take the WBO heavyweight title in the main event of the boxing card. The win didn’t come easy: Dubois was dropped twice, in the first and third rounds, before rallying to finish Wardley and seize the belt.

Manchester hosts a major boxing event today, May 9, topped by a heavyweight title fight as WBO champion Daniel Dubois puts his belt on the line against Fabio Wardley. The broadcast begins at 8:30 p.m. local time and will stream on DAZN via pay-per-view.

Bidding for the fight between interim WBO world light heavyweight champion Callum Smith (31-2, 22 KOs) and David Morrell (12-1, 9 KOs) was scheduled for February 2. The minimum bid amount for promoters to gain rights to organize this fight is $300,000.

David Benavidez gears up to defend his WBC and WBA world championships at 175 pounds against Anthony Yarde on November 22, 2025. The fight, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, finds its broadcast home on [DAZN](https://www.dazn.com), making it accessible worldwide.

On Saturday, WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez (30-0, 24 KOs) will fight Anthony Yarde (27-3, 24 KOs) in Riyadh. The evening's broadcast will be pay-per-view and will take place on the DAZN platform.

David Benavidez, known as "Monster," recently expressed his thoughts on a dream match against Canelo Alvarez. Speaking ahead of his upcoming fight with Anthony Yarde at ANB Arena in Riyadh on November 22, the undefeated American and WBC light heavyweight champion stated that he believes Canelo should face him for both financial gain and respect.

David Benavidez is on a mission to land big fights in the light heavyweight division. The boxer has set his sights on facing top opponents like Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry Bivol, and Artur Beterbiev.

David Morrell faces Imam Khataev in a 10-round light heavyweight boxing match at the Louis Armstrong Stadium, Queens, New York. Morrell comes from Santa Clara, Cuba, while Khataev hails from Kulary, Russia. Although it is an undercard fight, both fighters have strong records and impressive skills that could make for an exciting match.

Edgar Berlanga and Hamzah Sheeraz are set to face off in a high-stakes super middleweight match at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. Berlanga, known as "The Chosen One," will defend his reputation against Sheeraz in a main event that promises intense action.

David Morrell will fight Imam Khataev in the light heavyweight division at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. As an undercard event to Edgar Berlanga vs Hamzah Sheeraz, boxing fans will have their eyes on Morrell and Khataev.

David Morrell and Imam Khataev will face off in a ten-round light heavyweight undercard bout at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York. This fight serves as a prelude to the night’s main event featuring Edgar Berlanga against Hamzah Sheeraz.

David Benavidez will defend his WBC light heavyweight title against Anthony Yarde on November 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight marks Benavidez's first world title defense at 175lbs.