Daniel Dubois Successfully Defends WBO Heavyweight Title Against Fabio Wardley

Daniel Dubois retains his WBO heavyweight world title after a high-stakes rematch against Fabio Wardley at London's O2 Arena. Get the full fight recap.

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October 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Daniel Dubois has successfully defended his WBO heavyweight world title, securing a victory over Fabio Wardley in their highly anticipated rematch.

The bout took place at the O2 Arena on October 17, 2026, serving as a follow-up to their previous encounter five months earlier. The two heavyweights returned to the ring to settle the score following their initial slugfest, which had been widely regarded as a contender for Fight of the Year.

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Dubois, the former IBF champion who holds a professional record of 23-3, entered the ring with the WBO belt on the line. The event drew significant attention as the two fighters clashed once again in London to determine the division’s hierarchy.

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