The entertaining heavyweight was set to box in England for the first time since 2022 as chief support to Suffolk star Wardley, who faces unbeaten Australian Justis Huni in the main event on Saturday.
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But 'the Bodysnatcher' now looks set to face domestic rival Lawrence Okolie later this year instead.
Fabio Wardley, left, and Justis Huni face off in the main event on Saturday nightFabio Wardley, left, and Justis Huni face off in the main event on Saturday night (Image: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry) Promoter Frank Warren, whose Queensberry Promotions are behind Saturday's historic event, told The Sun: "He's not going to be on the card now.
"He's had an opportunity for a big big fight in August and we're looking to get that over the line.
"That's going to take priority.”
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Wardley and Huni will go head-to-head at the final pre-fight press conference in Ipswich this afternoon.