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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley heavyweight rematch

Overview

WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are scheduled for a rematch on 17 October 2026 at London’s O2 Arena in Greenwich. The bout is promoted by Queensberry Promotions.

The rematch follows Dubois’s 11th-round TKO victory over Wardley on 9 May 2026 at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester. During that initial encounter, Wardley secured two early knockdowns but was ultimately overcome by Dubois’s technical precision and jab. Wardley has since exercised a contractual rematch clause, a decision that has prompted debate regarding the physical toll of the previous fight. Former heavyweight Dave Allen suggested the timing might be hasty, noting that while Wardley showed ‘great spirit’, the immediate return may not be in his best interest.

Dubois enters the contest with a record of 23-3, including 22 knockouts, while Wardley holds a record of 20-1-1 with 19 knockouts. Dubois enters the rematch as a significant favorite, bolstered by recent victories over Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. He is noted for a high-pressure fighting style and a strong physical presence.

Wardley is expected to provide a challenging contest through his ability to navigate chaotic brawls. Analysts have highlighted the unpredictable nature of domestic heavyweight bouts, noting that betting odds for a draw reflect the volatile stylistic matchup between the two fighters. Dubois has previously dismissed expectations that Wardley will successfully adapt his tactics, characterizing him as a ‘one-dimensional fighter’ who relies on heavy, looping punches rather than a consistent jab.

Entities

Daniel Dubois · Fabio Wardley · Frank Warren · Dave Allen · World Boxing Organization

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley set for heavyweight clash

    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are preparing for a high-stakes British heavyweight clash, with Dubois entering the bout as the betting favorite.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley set for heavyweight rematch

    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will rematch for the WBO heavyweight championship on October 17, 2026, at The O2 in London following Dubois's TKO victory in May.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley set for heavyweight rematch

    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley prepare for a heavyweight rematch on October 17 in London, following Dubois' 11th-round stoppage win in their first fight.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley set for heavyweight rematch

    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are preparing for a heavyweight rematch, likely in October, after Wardley activated a rematch clause following Dubois' 11th-round stoppage victory.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Daniel Dubois prepares for WBO heavyweight title rematch with Fabio Wardley

    Daniel Dubois readies for a 17 Oct 2026 WBO heavyweight title rematch with Fabio Wardley in Manchester, with promoter Frank Warren set to announce details soon.

Sources

boxbets.co.uk · boxesport.be · boxing.pl · boxingnews24.com · boxingnewsonline.net · ca.sports.yahoo.com · detlionblood32.wordpress.com · eastsideboxing.com · forbesliberia.com · hoffmann-und-campe.de · nosmokeboxing.com · secondsout.com · sports247.ng · sportsnaut.com · westwood.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history