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Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2: Heavyweight rivals go head-to-head for WBO title at the O2 Arena just five months on from Dynamite’s stoppage victory

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By LEWIS BROWNING, SPORTS REPORTER

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Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog as Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley face off in a highly-anticipated rematch. 

Dynamite Daniel in the house

‘Unclear who is fan favourite’

Charlotte Daly at the O2 Arena:

There is a feeling in the air tonight. I felt it on the tube over, I felt it walking to the venue and I felt it as soon as I took my seat. The fans have turned out in the masses. They’re expecting fireworks and I have no doubt these two men will deliver.

It’s hard to tell who the fan favourite is heading into this fight. I’ve heard groups of friends debating and fighting the corner of each man. But, I’m sure we’ll find out once they’re both shown on the big screen.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley face off before their WBO World Heavyweight Title fight during the Daniel Dubois v Fabio Wardley 2: Run It Back press conference at Studio 338 on October 15, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)

First fight recap

Wardley was undefeated going into the first fight, and started really well by dropping Dubois twice early on.

The first came just 10 seconds in with a big right, and he did the same in the third.

Dubois would have seen his career flashing before his eyes. By boy, did he recover.

Dynamite delivered some pretty nasty swelling to the champion, and the referee eventually stopped it in the 11th round.

We may or may not see similar tonight. Can’t wait for it.

Fabio Wardley (left) and Daniel Dubois during their WBO heavyweight title bout at Co-op Live, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday May 9, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Daniel Dubois celebrates victory following the WBO World Heavyweight Title fight between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois as part of the Wardley v Dubois Don't Blink fight card at Co-op Live on May 09, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)

‘We’re in for a treat!

Charlotte Daly at the O2 Arena:

We’re in for a treat for tonight if this evening’s fight is even half the spectacle we saw during the first encounter!

For those who perhaps don’t remember… Wardley and Dubois produced a gruelling contest in Manchester last May, with the fight eventually stopped in the 11th round after Dubois had subjected his opponent to a sustained assault in the latter rounds.

The result saw Dubois take Wardley’s belt and become a two-time heavyweight world champion. Wardley will be looking to earn the title back this evening.

It’s rematch time!

Hello everyone! How are we?

A bit of boxing for you. We have Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 from the O2 this evening in a rematch of their bout a couple of months ago.

It was Dubois who came out on top back in May, winning via 11th round TKO to claim the WBO World Heavyweight Championship.

Tonight he puts it on the line again. The fighters will head to the ring soon – should be a good one!

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley pose for a photo before the WBO World Heavyweight Title fight during the Daniel Dubois v Fabio Wardley 2: Run It Back weigh in at Old Spitalfields Market on October 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)





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