Wardley-Dubois rematch set for 17 October in London
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight world title against the man he dethroned Fabio Wardley in a rematch on 17 October in London.
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight title against former champion Fabio Wardley in a rematch on 17 October at London's O2 Arena. The Londoner, 28, retired Wardley with an 11th-round stoppage in their May bout in Manchester, becoming a two-time world champion. The first meeting was a high-stakes showdown, with both men delivering powerful punches.
Wardley knocked Dubois down twice early on, but the Ukrainian absorbed heavy blows before the referee intervened. Dubois, who has faced three defeats in his 26-fight career, has staged a remarkable comeback to win world titles twice. The winner of the rematch could face Itauma, aiming to become the second-youngest heavyweight world champion, next summer, potentially in a Wembley Stadium showdown.
The heavyweight division is fragmented, with Murat Gassiev holding the WBA title and Agit Kabayel the WBC champion.
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