Some fans believe Fabio Wardley‘s impatience may have cost him dearly. He should have waited longer before rushing back to face Daniel Dubois once again. Blaming Wardley for bringing it upon himself, several fans took potshots on social media. The…
Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley via a second-round knockout in their heavyweight rematch at London's O2 Arena on October 18, 2026. Dubois dropped Wardley in the opening seconds of the first round before continuing his onslaught in round two. Trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel to halt the contest, prompting fans and observers across social media to question Wardley's decision to take a swift rematch.
The victory followed Dubois's previous 11th-round knockout of Wardley five months earlier. Dubois landed 46% of his 391 punches compared to Wardley's 27% of 358. While figures such as matchmaker Rick Glaser suggested Wardley should retire, former champion Barry McGuigan defended him against overly harsh judgment.
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