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‘I’ll come back stronger’ – Wardley’s vow after world title defeat against Dubois

Suffolk heavyweight Fabio Wardley vows to return stronger after Daniel Dubois stopped him in round two of their world title rematch at the O2 Arena.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:18 PM
‘I’ll come back stronger’ – Wardley’s vow after world title defeat against Dubois
Key Things to Know
  • Fabio Wardley reacted to his second-round stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois, vowing to come back stronger.
  • Wardley was knocked down 17 seconds into the fight before his corner threw in the towel in round two.
  • The defeat moves Wardley's professional record to 20-2-1, while Dubois improved to 24-3.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fabio Wardley vowed to return stronger after suffering a second-round stoppage defeat against Daniel Dubois in their world heavyweight title rematch at the O2 Arena. Wardley was knocked down just 17 seconds into the bout and was subsequently stopped in the second round after his corner threw in the towel under heavy pressure from Dubois.

Speaking after the defeat, Wardley accepted full responsibility for failing to execute his game plan while praising Dubois's preparation. Wardley dismissed suggestions that he returned to the ring too quickly following their brutal first bout in May, asserting there is no shame in losing to top-level competition.

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