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Boxing Betting Preview: Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye

October 28, 2023



Fabio Wardley (16-0-0) will look to defend his British  heavyweight belt against another undefeated challenger, David Adeleye (12-0-0), this Saturday, October 28. This is the co-main event of the night, which shows Wardley favored at -310 to win.


  • Location: Boulevard Hall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Date: Saturday October 28, 2023

  • Time: 1:00 PM ET (4:00 PM ET Main Card Ringwalks)

  • Watch on: ESPN+/PPV

Fabio Wardley Betting Preview

Wardley is the current WBA continental heavyweight champ and is looking to hold onto his belt a little longer. His most recent bout was a TKO over Michael Polite Coffie back in March of this year.

He has recorded a knockout in 15 of his 16 fights, making his knockout rate at 93.8 percent. He has battled in 16 bouts that have spanned across 42 rounds, making a strong case that he can end fights early.

Based on what he has accomplished so far, he is currently considered as the 22nd best heavyweight boxer in the world. In addition, he also ranks seventh for best heavyweight boxer in the United Kingdom.

Wardley has held the belt since last year and has been impressive in his career so far. He has not yet had a battle go over six rounds of fighting, making him a deadly opponent early in a fight.

David Adeleye Betting Preview

Adeleye is returning to the ring after a win over Emir Ahmatovic back in June of this year. This battle resulted in a referee technical decision in his favor after Ahmatovic could not continue.

Looking at his wins, 11 out of the 12 have resulted in knockouts. He has battled in 36 rounds across his 12 bouts, showing he can withstand some cardio. This shows a knockout rate of 91.7 percent, showing a heavy threat in his fights.

His rankings have climbed quickly over the few years he has battled, as he now sits at 60th worldwide for best heavyweight boxer. In addition, he also is right behind Wardley at 10th-best boxer in the United Kingdom.

This will be his toughest battle on his resume, especially since he has not faced anyone worth mentioning consistently. A win here would greatly benefit his career.

Game Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie offers their latest odds for this fight, which shows Fabio Wardley as a moderate favorite to win. Bettors may want to check out a parlay to include Wardley with other boxing fights on the card to help boost his potential payout.


  • David Adeleye: +270

  • Fabio Wardley: -310

Adeleye appears to be the more powerful boxer and potentially scarier opponent to be hit by. However, Wardley has quality experience, quicker hands, and is more agile on his feet to secure another win.

Spooky Express Pick: Take Fabio Wardley to Win at -310