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Daniel Dubois accused of throwing illegal shots in Fabio Wardley fight

Dubois climbed off the canvas twice in the opening three rounds of the Brits’ brutal first clash in May and will look for a repeat against Wardley tonight

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:17 AM
Daniel Dubois accused of throwing illegal shots in Fabio Wardley fight
Key Things to Know
  • Fabio Wardley's manager accused Daniel Dubois of using rabbit punches, head clashes, and rugby tackles in their first fight.
  • Dubois defeated Wardley via an 11th-round stoppage in May after recovering from two early knockdowns.
  • Wardley is returning for the rematch 161 days after suffering his first professional defeat.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fabio Wardley's manager, Michael Ofo, has accused Daniel Dubois of landing illegal shots during their initial heavyweight world title clash in May. Ahead of their rematch in London, Ofo alleged that Dubois utilized headbutts, rabbit punches, and illegal tackling before securing an 11th-round stoppage victory. Ofo stressed that Wardley's team will pressure officials to prevent similar tactics in the sequel.

Wardley returns to the ring 161 days following his first career loss, defending his decision to accept an immediate rematch despite outside concerns over recovery time. Dubois enters the fight as the favorite to defend his title, stating he feels stronger than in their first bout.

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