Fabio Wardley ‘Didn’t Look Right’ Backstage Before Daniel Dubois KO

Fans were convinced Fabio Wardley was off before he stepped into the ring.

By Nasir Jabbar · Give Me Sport

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 1:44 PM

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Fans expressed concern on social media over backstage footage appearing to show Fabio Wardley walking sluggishly before his fight.
Daniel Dubois defended his WBO world heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the second round at the O2 Arena.
Dubois knocked Wardley down inside the first 15 seconds before trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel in round two.

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Footage of Fabio Wardley arriving backstage at the O2 Arena sparked fan concern prior to his rematch against Daniel Dubois on Saturday. Fans on social media noticed Wardley walking gingerly and appearing sluggish before the heavyweight bout, which saw Dubois retain the WBO world heavyweight title.

Dubois dropped Wardley within the opening 15 seconds of the fight and secured a second-round stoppage when trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel. Following the defeat, Wardley acknowledged the loss to DAZN's Anna Woolhouse, praising Dubois and vowing to return stronger after his second consecutive career loss.

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Fabio Wardley ‘Didn’t Look Right’ Backstage Before Daniel Dubois KO

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