Daniel Dubois is mounting a defence of his WBO title in a rematch against Fabio Wardley

The blockbuster boxing match between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley on Saturday night will see the BBC revive its watchalong feature. It is something the broadcaster introduced for the first time earlier this year for Filip Hrgovic vs Moses Itauma.

Dubois vs Wardley is being broadcast live on pay-per-view by DAZN. The Beeb has the radio rights, though, and will accompany its audio coverage with a live watchalong option on iPlayer and on the BBC Sport YouTube channel.

Nick Peet will be joined on the iPlayer broadcast by two-time British champion Richard Riakporhe as well as Emily Smith and Liam Gough, the hosts of BBC Sounds' 'Punch Perfect' podcast. This will be separate from the BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds radio updates and commentary and will include what the broadcaster has described as "live reaction, analysis, debate and discussion".

The radio coverage will begin from 10pm while the new watchalong format is set to go live just before the main event. The ring walks for Dubois and Wardley are expected to take place at 10.30pm, with the first bell coming shortly after.

"This is a fascinating all-British heavyweight showdown with everything on the line for both fighters," BBC Sport director Alex Kay-Jelski said in a statement. "From reliving the drama of their first encounter, to following every round live on 5 Live or joining our watchalong on iPlayer and YouTube, BBC Sport will give fans multiple ways to experience what promises to be a huge night of boxing."

Saturday's fight at the O2 Arena will see Dubois mount the first defence of the WBO heavyweight title he won via TKO against Wardley in May. Other fights on the main card include Louie O'Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr. and Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres.

DAZN presenter Ade Oladipo has tipped Dubois - who has a 22-3 career record - to defend his title. "Repeat or revenge? I guess you have to go for repeat," Oladipo said.

"Wardley had his moments in the first fight but Dubois was so dominant. Aside from the two knockdowns, Dubois was bullish, strong and aggressive. Getting up from those two knockdowns showed a lot as well.

"So I favour Dubois. We know Wardley has the knockout power but I think Dubois is the best heavyweight in the world - with Oleksandr Usyk on an island by himself and we'll wait to see what he will do next.

"Dubois is number one - with Wardley top five in the world - and I think he will take a lot of confidence knowing a) he is world champion and b) it's a very quick turnaround for Wardley who took a beating in the first fight five months ago. If I had to put money on someone, I'm putting all my chips on Dubois getting the stoppage again."

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Watch Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 live on DAZN

Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO world title in a rematch with Fabio Wardley on Saturday, October 17, at London's O2 Arena . Fans can order the fight on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or watch it at no extra cost with DAZN Ultimate.