Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois face off in a heavyweight world title fight at Co-op Live, Manchester on Saturday (May 9), with official tickets still available from authorised retailers – check availability before the event
Fabio Wardley faces off with Daniel Dubois in Manchester this weekend
Fabio Wardley faces off with Daniel Dubois in Manchester this weekend
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Two British heavyweights will clash this weekend as Fabio Wardley takes on Daniel Dubois in Manchester. The fighters will step into the ring at Co-op Live on Saturday (May 9) for the main event of 'Don't Blink'.
This marks the first occasion Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) will defend his WBO title since it was upgraded from interim status following his victory over Joseph Parker in October. Meanwhile, Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) could become a two-time heavyweight world champion if he emerges victorious.
With the bout just days away, boxing enthusiasts can still snap up last-minute tickets from various official sellers. These include a host of general admission options alongside VIP and hospitality packages.
Here's everything you need to know about purchasing tickets for Wardley vs Dubois.
VIP and hospitality tickets
Seat Unique offers a host of official VIP and hospitality packages for the fight, but there are now fewer than 10 tickets up for grabs. These are for the Lounge package at £179 per person.
This option gives fans seats adjacent to the stage in the arena's suite level, with access to a 'luxurious' private bar serving food and beverages, avoiding the lengthy general admission queues. The Lounge also features a dedicated suite attendant providing service throughout the evening. However, there's a catch – fans must shell out an £8.95 booking fee per ticket. For those wanting to be closer to the action, Ticketmaster VIP Packages are available, ranging from £109.95 to £854.50 per person. The top-tier package offers ringside seats and entry to the exclusive Co-op Backstage Club.
This premium option also comes with complimentary food and drinks, plus an event programme at no additional charge.
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General admission tickets
Ticketmaster is still offering general admission tickets in most areas of the Co-op Live arena, with prices starting at £49.95 for those in the upper tiers. Prices understandably increase in price closer to the ring, with many in the lower tiers listed from £174.95 each.
Floor seats represent the most expensive general admission option, priced between £174.95 and £570.95. For this premium, guests sit close to the ring in blocks C1-C3, second only to the VIP section.
Purchasers should be aware that Ticketmaster adds extra fees of up to £3.25 to each transaction.
Resale tickets
Finally, a number of resale tickets are also up for grabs at sites like StubHub and viagogo. These are official tickets bought by fans who have listed them for sale on the sites and may cost more than face value, with many single or multiple ticket options available.
Prices here can fluctuate closer to the event, but at time of writing the most affordable are £74.84 each at StubHub. These are located in the Co-op’s upper tier, while lower tier seats start at £151.69 and floor seats at £301.24.
There’s also several VIP ticket options, but these £800 face value tickets are listed for £1,204.96 each. This could change in the days leading up to the fight as sellers reduce their prices to make a sale, but this is never guaranteed.
The same applies to viagogo, where tickets currently range from £71 to £1,233. Again, the cheaper options are located furthest from the ring, with prices increasing in the lower tier and floor.
Stream Wardley vs Dubois on DAZN
For those who would rather watch from the comfort of their own home, Wardley vs Dubois will be shown live on DAZN. There’s now two ways to watch: order the pay-per-view for a one-off £24.99, or get it included at no extra cost with DAZN Ultimate Tier.
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This new premium package includes a minimum of 12 PPVs each year, such as Usyk vs Rico (May 23) and Joshua vs Prenga (July 25), along with more than 185 fight nights from promoters including Queensbury, Matchoom and Misfits.
The subscription starts at £24.99 per month or £249.99 annually, with the yearly option saving subscribers £49.89. DAZN claims its Ultimate Tier delivers potential savings of £320 per year, compared to the cost of 12 separate PPV fights. There is one stipulation however: customers must commit to a 12-month contract to secure these prices and perks.