The pre-fight press conference for Fabio Wardley's upcoming title bout against Daniel Dubois has taken an interesting turn, with the fighters' respective teams trading barbs just two days before the scheduled fight.
Fabio Wardley's manager Michael Ofo and Daniel Dubois's agent Sam Jones were involved in a heated exchange, with both parties exchanging verbal jabs in the centre of the room.
The tension was palpable as the two teams faced off, but it appears the altercation has done little to distract the fighters from their task at hand. Wardley is set to face Dubois for the British heavyweight title, and the 28-year-old is determined to claim the victory.
'I'm not going to get drawn into a war of words with Sam,' Wardley said in a statement. 'My focus is on the fight, and I'm confident I'll come out on top.'
Dubois's team has been vocal about their confidence in their man's abilities, but it remains to be seen whether the added drama will affect the outcome of the fight.
The highly anticipated bout is set to take place this Saturday, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the heavyweight division.