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Fabio Wardley endured a brutal assault from Daniel Dubois in a WBO heavyweight bout, showing his famed durability as Dubois’ faster, harder punches wore him down and left Wardley bloodied and on the edge, a gritty performance that underscored the limits of even legendary chin against a sharper opponent.
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley to win the WBO heavyweight title in Manchester after two knockdowns, with doctors allowing the fight to continue into round 10. Wardley stumbled to start the 10th and many fans and commentators questioned whether the stoppage should have come sooner, sparking debate among former fighters and pundits. Reactions included Noel Gallagher and Chris Eubank Jr labeling the bout as the fight of the year so far, while Darren Barker, Carl Frampton, Richie Woodhall and Steve Bunce criticized the handling of the stoppage but praised Wardley’s bravery.
Daniel Dubois recovered from two knockdowns, including an early knockdown, to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round and win the WBO heavyweight title in Manchester, a dramatic comeback that re-establishes him among boxing’s top heavyweights, with a rematch clause in place and several high-profile potential bouts on the horizon.
Daniel Dubois weighed in at 18st (115kg) and Fabio Wardley at 17st 4lb (110kg) for their all-British WBO heavyweight title bout at Manchester's Co-op Live. The showdown pits two knockout artists in a genuine 50/50 clash, with Dubois labelling his goal as putting Wardley to sleep and Wardley embracing the opportunity to defend his crown.
Daniel Dubois hit back at Fabio Wardley’s “bin-man” insult, vowing to collect the trash in their all-British WBO heavyweight title bout at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday. The buildup has been tense, with both fighters boasting strong knockout ratios (about 95% combined) and Wardley aiming to defend his title after Usyk vacated it; Dubois, who lost to Usyk last year, seeks a title win while Wardley projects a KO and a chance to cement his status as champion.
Fabio Wardley achieved a major upset by stopping Joseph Parker in the 11th round at London's O2 Arena, claiming the WBO interim heavyweight title and positioning himself as the top contender for Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed championship. Despite Parker's dominance earlier, Wardley's powerful punches, especially a decisive right hand in the 10th and 11th rounds, turned the fight in his favor, marking his 20th career win and a significant step toward a potential title shot.