Daniel Dubois Names Opponent Who Hit Him Harder Than Joshua, Fury and Usyk

'I've faced Joshua, Fury and Usyk - one man punches harder than them all'

By Nick Sutherland · Give Me Sport

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:41 PM

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Daniel Dubois named Fabio Wardley as the hardest puncher he has faced over Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Oleksandr Usyk.
Dubois defeated Wardley via an 11th-round stoppage in their first fight after suffering two early knockdowns.
The heavyweight rivals are scheduled to meet in a rematch on October 16.

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Two-time world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has named Fabio Wardley as the hardest puncher he has ever faced in his career. Speaking in an interview with Queensberry Promotions to promote their upcoming rematch on October 16, Dubois affirmed that Wardley hit harder than Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and former sparring partner Tyson Fury.

Dubois previously claimed a world title by stopping Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester, despite being knocked down twice early in the bout. The reigning champion is targeting a future bout against the winner of Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua in 2027.

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