Daniel Dubois, Fabio Wardley set for rematch of Fight of the Year frontrunner in October
Dubois was twice knocked down by Wardley in their first meeting, but weathered the storm and dominated down the stretch to win the IBF heavyweight title.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are set to face off in a rematch for the WBO heavyweight title on October 17th at the O2 Arena in London, according to Queensberry Promotions. The first meeting between the British fighters was a brutal 11-round contest that captured the title of "Fight of the Year." Dubois emerged victorious by TKO in the final round after weathering a series of knockdowns from Wardley.
Following this win, Dubois dethroned Wardley as the WBO champion and became a two-time heavyweight titlist. Wardley, who was defending his WBO interim title, was quick to activate the rematch clause in his contract. Dubois, who previously held the IBF title before losing it to Joseph Parker in October 2025, now aims to secure another win over Wardley, potentially leading to a monumental all-British showdown with Wardley's teammate Itauma in 2027.
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