Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley in London, then faced a challenge from IBO champion Filip Hrgovic.
01Summary
- 01Dubois floored Wardley with a straight right punch 17 seconds into the first round at the O2 Arena on 18 October 2026.
- 02Wardley's corner threw in the towel in the second round, prompting referee Steve Gray to stop the fight.
- 03Dubois previously defeated Wardley in May 2026, coming back from two knockdowns to win in the 11th round.
- 04Filip Hrgovic, the IBF champion, challenged Dubois to a unification fight, proposing a March 2027 date.
- 05Dubois beat Hrgovic in June 2024 for the interim IBF belt before being upgraded to champion.
02Why it matters
This result solidifies Dubois's position in the heavyweight division and sets up a potential unification bout with Hrgovic, which could determine the top heavyweight in the world.
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