Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight boxing title

Daniel 'Dynamite' Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage of fellow British boxer Fabio Wardley in their rematch at the O2 Arena in London on October 18, 2026. The 29-year-old champion dominated from the start, flooring Wardley with a straight right punch within 17 seconds of the opening bell. Dubois will next face a challenge from IBO heavyweight champion Filip Hrgovic.