Dubois and Wardley at career-heaviest for rematch

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both weighed in at their career-heaviest and promised another explosive encounter in Saturday's heavyweight world-title rematch in London.

WBO champion Dubois tipped the scales at 18st 2lb (115kg) while Wardley came in at 17st 10lb (112kg) before their meeting at the O2 Arena.

The British rivals produced a fight-of-the-year contender in Manchester in May, with Wardley flooring Dubois twice before the Londoner rallied to stop his bloodied and battered opponent in the 11th round.

"I draw confidence from the successes I had in the first fight - getting knockdowns in the first and third," Wardley, 31, said.

"I need to capitalise on those moments better. I'm ready to put on a cleaner performance."

Dubois, 29, is more than 2lb heavier for the rematch, while Wardley has added more than 6lb.

Asked for his prediction, Wardley added: "Revenge, Fabio Wardley, knockout win."

The final pre-fight formalities took place at Old Spitalfields Market in east London, with the two heavyweights taking to the scales amid the bustle of street-food stalls and shoppers.

A couple of hundred fans gathered beneath the market's Victorian roof, some having made the trip specifically for the event while others stopped to see what the fuss was about.

It was a rather subdued affair, with a smaller turnout than when Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic weighed in at the same venue in August.

Wardley arrived more than an hour before the event, appearing as relaxed as he has throughout fight week and even stopping for selfies with supporters afterwards.

Dubois arrived much later and has appeared in little mood for conversation this week. Once again, he was typically economical with his words.

"I know him now and know what to expect. I'm ready to go and do my job," the Londoner said. "I'm ready for a tear up. Let's go."

There was no drama at the obligatory face-off, despite the fierce rivalry that has developed between them, and two-time world champion Dubois was quick to leave the stage afterwards.