The upcoming WBO heavyweight title defense features Fabio Wardley against Daniel Dubois, with a narrative suggesting Dubois might win early and Wardley late. However, this analysis overlooks nuances in their recent performances. Wardley's last two wins, against Justis Huni and Joseph Parker, were late comeback knockouts, with the Huni victory being a one-punch KO and the Parker win involving accumulated damage after an earlier uppercut. Wardley also has a history of early stoppages and a split draw in a grueling fight with Frazer Clarke. Dubois, conversely, has not had an early stoppage in three years; his recent wins and losses have extended into the middle to late rounds, demonstrating an ability to absorb damage and still secure a finish, as seen in fights against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. Betting odds slightly favor Wardley.