Dubois rewrites quitter narrative in strangely uplifting night for boxing

Daniel Dubois claimed the WBO world heavyweight championship by defeating Fabio Wardley in Manchester, stopping his opponent in the 11th round after referee Howard Foster intervened. Dubois was knocked down twice, including just 10 seconds into the opening bell, but rallied to overwhelm Wardley with sustained punishment. The victory silenced doubters who had questioned Dubois's resolve, with the new champion praising the fight as a genuine crowd-pleaser.