And here comes the defending world champion Fabio Wardley.

He soaks it all up at the top of the ramp and we've even got some flames.

Daniel Dubois isn't for smiling as he makes his way to the ring in his signature black shorts and gloves.

He's ready.

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Moses Itauma speaking to DAZN: "I've been trying to interact with the fans. Normally, I get mobbed but I'm trying to get selfies. It feels like a long time since I've been here.

"It's not about me tonight, it's about Fabio Wardley. He's going to get the W. I want him to win. This fight ain't going to go the distance."

On whether he would fight Wardley: "Do you think that I would turn that fight down? I can't tell you anything at the moment because nothing is confirmed. We have the date, August 8th, and we're working towards that."

It's time.

Here comes Daniel Dubois in a rowdy Co-op Arena.

George Groves
Former world champion to BBC Sport

I think Wardley is going to win this fight. Dubois is coming off the back of a loss, which is tough. But Wardley still has a lot to prove. He's the heavyweight champion of the world but he's yet to have a world title fight. I think the stoppage will come in the second half of the fight. Maybe rounds six to nine.

What a journey this man has had to the top.

Fabio Wardley has come through the white-collar ranks and is now the champion of the world.

An inspiration to all.

This is top level fight between a world champion and a former world champion.

There are 40 knockouts between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois but what punch is their go-to?

Wardley needs to avoid the hard straight Dubois throws, while Dubois doesn't want to be on the end of a hook.

Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at The Co-op Live Arena, Manchester

On paper, Daniel Dubois is the more refined boxer having been moulded for this since he was five. But technical skill isn't everything. As his former coach Shane McGuigan once noted, Dubois can struggle with instructions when the heat is on.

Fabio Wardley, on the other hand, is a thinker who has proven he can turn a losing fight around. His heart is unquestionable. This might start as a battle of power, but could be won in the mind.

It's Sweet Caroline time in Manchester.

We're moments away, fight fans.

Thursday's news conference was a relatively uneventful but one of my highlights was this exchange between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley...

Dubois responded to Wardley calling him a dust man: "I'm going to collect that trash, boy.

"I'm going to collect that trash, I'm going to collect that trash.

"It's disrespect so I'm going to put it right in the ring. I heard what you said. I'm going to burst his bubble."

Wardley actually used the words 'bin man' when he was asked in an interview what job he thought Dubois would do away from boxing.

If there's one thing we know about Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, it's that they hit very, very hard.

Both men have knocked out 95% of their opponents.

Kal Sajad
BBC Sport at The Co-op Live Arena, Manchester

If Daniel Dubois wins, where does he go? There won't be much appetite for a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk given the dominant way the Ukrainian won before.

The name on the horizon is Moses Itauma, who is expected to be made a mandatory challenger soon. Promoter Frank Warren has shown he is happy to pit his big men against each other, but is the 21-year-old Itauma ready for the power of Dubois? There is no turning back once you step into that deep water.

Richie Woodhall
Former boxing world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

Daniel is a little bit more experienced. He’s had big, big fights so he’s used to the occasion, this shouldn't be new to him.

Fabio has only had one heavyweight title fight. A lot of people will think Daniel can win this fight, that might favour Fabio Wardley. He might think deep down that this is a 50/50 fight. I think that will work for him.

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