Dubois v Wardley 2 – all you need to know

All you need to know about Saturday's heavyweight rematch between WBO world champion Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley.

BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:02 AM

Key Things to Know

Daniel Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title in a rematch against Fabio Wardley on Saturday, October 17.
The bout takes place at London's O2 Arena with ringwalks expected after 22:30 BST.
Dubois won their first meeting in May via an 11th-round stoppage after being knocked down twice.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniel Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight world title against Fabio Wardley in a rematch at London's O2 Arena on Saturday, October 17. The bout comes five months after their first fight in Manchester, where Dubois recovered from two knockdowns to stop Wardley in the 11th round. Wardley quickly exercised his rematch clause following the only defeat of his professional career.

Ringwalks for the main event are expected after 22:30 BST, with live commentary and coverage broadcast across BBC platforms. The winner could position themselves for major unification bouts or a high-profile showdown against the winner of Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua.

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Dubois v Wardley 2 – all you need to know

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