'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibe

Breaking news from the world of sport: 'I'll collect the trash' - Dubois on Wardley's bin-man jibeImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Daniel Dubois (right) is aiming to become a two-time heavyweight world championByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalist at Co-op Live, ManchesterPublished15 minutes agoA riled-up Daniel Dubois responded to world champion Fabio Wardley's "bin-man" jibe by vowing to make him pay for showing "disrespect". Wardley will make the first defence of his WBO heavyweight title against Dubois in an all-British showdown at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena on Saturday. Asked during the build-up what his opponent would do if he was not a boxer, Ipswich fighter Wardley, 31, replied: "Bin man.

"That stirred the 28-year-old Dubois, who told his rival at Thursday's news conference: "I'm going to collect that trash, boy. "It's disrespect, so I'm going to put it right in the ring. I heard what you said.

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I'm going to burst his bubble. "No party before Dubois faces Wardley - Charles Published2 hours agoWardley v Dubois - all you need to know Published2 days agoTension between the pair has been building for months. Dubois declined a fist bump in their first face-off in February and the hostility continued when they met again this week, with the verbal exchanges beginning within minutes.

"You don't even run your own social media," Wardley told the Londoner. "I got asked what job you would do and I said bin man. "Dubois insisted he was "not at all" rattled, before Wardley sarcastically replied: "Yeah, he's as cool as a cucumber.

"Not a word was spoken during the final face-off before Wardley again offered a fist bump - this time in jest - as Dubois looked eager to leave the stage. What information do we collect from this quiz? Dubois' mentality questioned as teams bickerWith a combined knockout ratio of 95%, few expect Saturday's fight to go the distance.

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Wardley claimed the WBO 'interim' title against Joseph Parker in October before being elevated to full champion when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. He described not winning the title in the ring as "bitter-sweet", adding: Saturday night, I can have the full bells and whistles. It won't be 'and the new' but it'll be 'and still'.

"Former IBF champion Dubois enters the bout on the back of last summer's knockout defeat by Ukrainian Usyk. Dressed in a dark suit, he pumped his fist as he took his seat on stage, while Wardley opted for a more casual approach by wearing a tracksuit. While Wardley was working in a London office less than a decade ago, home-schooled Dubois was identified early and moulded for the professional game.

But throughout fight week it has been Wardley who has carried himself like the established fighter. Relaxed and confident, he has almost been "big brothering" Dubois at times - joking during face-offs and looking completely at ease under scrutiny.

The story has climbed to the top of the sports agenda, with fans and analysts following closely.