Dubois stops Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title
London, October 17 - Daniel Dubois successfully defended his WBO heavyweight title with a decisive second-round stoppage of British fighter Fabio Wardley in their rematch on Saturday. The champion showcased an impressive start at London's O2 Arena, quickly rendering Wardley's legs ineffective within 17 seconds of the opening bell.
Despite being saved from a potential stoppage at the end of the first round, Wardley faced relentless pressure in the second round, leading to the obligatory towel being thrown in. Dubois avenged his first career defeat, which he suffered after two knockdowns during their May clash in Manchester, ultimately retaining the title with a brutal and bloodied victory.
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