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The heavyweight world title is back on the line in a heated night of boxing action. After going to war in one of the best fights of the year, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley run it back for the WBO heavyweight title at the O2 Arena in London, England.

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Daniel Dubois Destroys Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds to Retain WBO Heavyweight Championship

LONDON — Daniel Dubois made another emphatic statement in boxing’s heavyweight division Saturday night, delivering a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to successfully defend his WBO heavyweight championship.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2: When It Starts and Ring Walk Times

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley return to the ring on Saturday, October 17, for their highly anticipated heavyweight rematch at The O2 Arena in London.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 16

Dubois, Wardley at career-heavy weights for rematch

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley both registered career heavy weights ahead of their WBO title rematch on Saturday.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 16

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Weigh-In Results & Betting Odds

There were certainly no scale fails in London on Friday as heavyweights Daniel Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) and Fabio Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs) made their fight official for Saturday night at the O2 Arena, live on DAZN PPV.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 15

Wardley makes Dubois foul claim, wants strong ref

Fabio Wardley's team were unhappy with what they perceived as rough tactics by Daniel Dubois' in their first heavyweight battle in May.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 15

Dubois vs. Wardley 2: What the stats tell us about the fight

What the numbers tell us about Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley ahead of their WBO heavyweight title rematch.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 14

Fabio Wardley ‘Punches Like a Baby’, Claims Daniel Dubois

Daniel Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) is putting his WBO heavyweight title on the line as he faces Fabio Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs) again this Saturday, October 17, at The O2 Arena in London.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2: Preview, Date, Start Time

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are preparing for a highly anticipated heavyweight rematch, with the WBO world heavyweight championship on the line. The two British heavyweights will meet on Saturday, October 17, at The O2 Arena in London, England.

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What's our No. 1 heavyweight rematch ahead Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley 2

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 12

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Preview, Betting Odds & Fight Card

One of the most anticipated rematches this year takes place Saturday night at London’s O2 Arena, as WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) faces Fabio Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs), just five months after their Fight of the Year candidate.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / October 7

Daniel Dubois Reveals Who Wins Fury vs Joshua Before Wardley Rematch

Daniel Dubois will rematch Fabio Wardley on October 17 before potentially facing Tyson Fury Dubois predicts Fury will defeat Anthony Joshua in their December

Boxing News / KO on SI / October 6

Daniel Dubois Eyeing Megafight After Fabio Wardley Rematch

Daniel Dubois has admitted he has his eyes on another potential heavyweight super fight as he prepares to defend the WBO belt he took from Fabio Wardley in a rematch on October 17.

Boxing News / KO on SI / September 28

Daniel Dubois Ready to Shut Down Fabio Wardley's Rematch Claim

WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois dismissed claims by challenger Fabio Wardley ahead of their rematch. Dubois doesn't seem to have the knack for the quotable soundbite, but that doesn't dampen his confidence about his October 17 rematch with Fabio Wardley.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 24

Dubois Tells Wardley His Adjustments Won't Work

Daniel Dubois expects to finish Fabio Wardley even faster than he did in their first meeting when they run it back on October 17. Dubois, who knocked out Wardley in their initial bout, told DAZN that no tactical shifts from the British heavyweight will make a difference.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 18

Jalolov Returns Against Dacres On Dubois-Wardley 2

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov will face Solomon Dacres in the co-main event when Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley run it back on October 17th, according to Dan Rafael.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Caroline Dubois Tips Brother Daniel As Future Face Of Division

Caroline Dubois believes her brother Daniel will emerge as the face of the heavyweight division despite the siblings not speaking for two years. The WBO and WBC lightweight champion told The Ring that her older brother is positioned to take over as the division's leading name once Oleksandr Usyk retires.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 3

Wardley Vs. Dubois: Will It Happen?

The Wardley-Dubois rematch is coming — just not on anyone else's schedule. Fabio Wardley's manager Michael Ofo confirmed this week that the rematch clause has been activated following Wardley's defeat to Daniel Dubois, but pushed back firmly against speculation that the second fight could happen before the end of the year.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / May 9

Daniel Dubois Rises From Canvas Twice, Stops Fabio Wardley in Brutal Classic to Win WBO Title

MANCHESTER, England — Daniel Dubois answered every question that has ever been asked about him. And he did it the hard way. Dubois climbed off the canvas twice to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a savage, back-and-forth war Saturday night at Co-op Live Arena, capturing the WBO heavyweight title and becoming a two-time world champion.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Zhang Calls Out Dubois as Heavyweight Landscape Shifts

The heavyweight division is approaching a pivotal moment as Zhilei Zhang signals his intention to take on Daniel Dubois in a high-stakes matchup. Both fighters represent contrasting paths and styles, creating one of the most compelling potential clashes in modern boxing.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / November 6

IBF orders Daniel Dubois vs. Frank Sanchez purse bid set for Nov. 13

Daniel Dubois’s road back to world title gold now runs through Frank Sanchez. After initial negotiations for Sanchez to face Moses Itauma or Richard Torrez fizzled, the IBF pivoted to Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs).

Boxing News / Yardbarker / July 19, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk's legend grows with historic IBF title win

Oleksandr Usyk's case as one of the greatest boxers of all-time grew on Saturday with a fifth-round knockout over Daniel Dubois to reclaim the IBF title and become an undisputed champion for an unprecedented third time.

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Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 18, 2025

Daniel Dubois Intends To Dominate In Rematch

Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) has been the man for a long time. Nobody has solved his riddle yet. Daniel DuBois (22-2, 21 KOs) was the closest one to doing so when he knocked him down what was called a low blow but in all reality it was actually a clean punch which should have resulted in a knockout victory by Daniel DuBois.