Daniel Dubois Defeats Fabio Wardley in Rematch at The O2

Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley in the second round of their heavyweight rematch at The O2 in London on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Dubois, who had previously won against Wardley via an 11th-round TKO in their first encounter, secured a victory in the second round of the rematch.
Dubois had previously climbed off the canvas twice in the first fight, but this time he dominated the bout and finished it early.
The event took place at The O2, a major entertainment venue in London, and was a significant matchup in the British heavyweight division.
This victory solidifies Dubois' position as a top contender in the heavyweight division, having now defeated Wardley twice.
Context/Background: This rematch was highly anticipated due to the intense nature of their first fight, where Dubois showed resilience by getting up from the canvas twice before securing the win. The outcome of this rematch has significant implications for the British heavyweight scene, as both fighters are prominent figures in the division.


