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Daniel Dubois mocks Fabio Wardley’s power ahead of rematch – ‘Hits like a baby’

Dubois was floored twice by Wardley inside the opening three rounds during their heavyweight slugfest in May but roared back to dethrone the champion

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Daniel Dubois mocks Fabio Wardley’s power ahead of rematch – ‘Hits like a baby’
Key Things to Know
  • Daniel Dubois mocked Fabio Wardley's punching power ahead of their London rematch, claiming Wardley punches like a baby.
  • Dubois previously overcame two knockdowns to stop Wardley in the penultimate round of their May title fight.
  • Fabio Wardley dismissed the claims, questioning why Dubois fell twice in their first bout if he lacked power.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniel Dubois has dismissed Fabio Wardley's punching power ahead of their heavyweight rematch this weekend in London, claiming his opponent punches like a baby. Dubois stopped Wardley in the penultimate round of their initial fight in May to claim the title, despite suffering two early knockdowns.

Wardley rejected Dubois's comments, pointing out his record of 19 knockouts in 21 fights and noting Dubois previously called him his hardest-hitting opponent. Wardley questioned why Dubois went down twice during their first bout if his punches lacked significant power.

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