Daniel Dubois beats Fabio Wardley to become WBO heavyweight champion in 10-round epic

Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley by stoppage in the 11th round at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester to become WBO world heavyweight champion. Dubois overcame being knocked down twice in the opening three rounds, with Wardley scoring the first knockdown within the opening 10 seconds of the fight. Dubois ultimately won with a late flurry of punches in the 11th round, with his powerful right hook inflicting serious damage throughout the bout.