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Daniel Dubois eyes heavyweight unification and Fury clash

Overview

Following his second-round TKO victory over Fabio Wardley to retain the WBO heavyweight title, Daniel Dubois has called for “big money and big fights.” Promoter Frank Warren has indicated that a return to the ring is planned for February 2027, though an opponent has not yet been finalized.

Several high-profile matchups are under consideration. Frank Warren is weighing a unification bout against Agit Kabayel, pending Kabayel’s upcoming defense in Germany. Meanwhile, IBF heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic, who was present at the Wardley fight, has expressed interest in a unification bout to avenge his 2024 defeat. However, Hrgovic must first fulfill mandatory obligations, with his management expecting his next fight to be against Frank Sanchez in Croatia.

Looking further ahead, boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies has predicted a major domestic showdown between Dubois and Tyson Fury in 2027. The feasibility of such a clash likely depends on Fury’s performance in his scheduled December bout against Anthony Joshua.

Following his recent rematch victory over Wardley at the O2 Arena, Dubois's status as the premier heavyweight has become a subject of debate among experts. While his performance was described as destructive, former champion David Haye suggested that Dubois may not yet be the undisputed number one, citing undefeated contenders like Agit Kabayel and the ongoing relevance of Filip Hrgovic.

Entities

Daniel Dubois · Fabio Wardley · Frank Warren · WBO · Queensberry Promotions

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Daniel Dubois heavyweight status debated after Wardley victory

    Following Daniel Dubois's decisive second-round victory over Fabio Wardley, boxing analysts debate whether he has secured his position as the world's top heavyweight.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Daniel Dubois seeks major fights following Wardley victory

    After defeating Fabio Wardley, heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is seeking high-profile unification bouts, potentially against IBF champion Filip Hrgovic once Hrgovic completes mandatory defenses.

  3. [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Daniel Dubois eyes heavyweight unification and potential 2027 Tyson Fury clash

    After defending his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois is targeting a February return, with potential unification fights against Agit Kabayel or a long-term clash with Tyson Fury being l

  4. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley in heavyweight rematch

    Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title with a decisive second-round stoppage victory over Fabio Wardley in their rematch at London's O2 Arena.

  5. [SPORTS] 80 sources
    Daniel Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with second-round TKO

    Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley via second-round TKO at London's O2 Arena, setting up potential unification fights with Filip Hrgovic.

  6. [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley set for WBO heavyweight rematch

    Daniel Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley in a highly anticipated rematch this Saturday at London's O2 Arena, following Dubois' 11th-round TKO victory in their first bout.

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

    Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will rematch for the WBO heavyweight title on October 17, 2026, at London's 02 Arena following Dubois' eleventh-round victory in their first meeting.

  8. [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Daniel Dubois to defend WBO Heavyweight title in October 2026

    Daniel Dubois is set to defend his WBO World Heavyweight Championship against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena in October 2026, alongside Osleys Iglesias's IBF title defense.

  9. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fabio Wardley vows to improve jab following Usyk criticism

    Fabio Wardley has pledged to improve his jab and technical skills following criticism from Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his October 17 rematch against Daniel Dubois in London.

  10. [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.

  11. [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.

  12. [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.

  13. [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.

  14. [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

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