Dubois retains WBO heavyweight title with second‑round TKO of Wardley
Daniel Dubois won a second‑round technical knockout over Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in London, keeping his WBO heavyweight championship.
Key points
- Dubois defeated Wardley by TKO in the second round at the O2 Arena, London.
- Wardley's corner stopped the fight less than two minutes into round two after a decisive right hand.
- The bout was a rematch; Dubois had previously won their first fight in the eleventh round.
- Both fighters are British, making the match an all‑British showdown.
- Dubois had knocked Wardley down twice in their first encounter in May.
Dubois Retains WBO Heavyweight Title with Second‑Round TKO of Wardley in London
Daniel Dubois defended his WBO heavyweight championship against Fabio Wardley in a rematch on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London.
The bout ended in the second round when Wardley's corner threw in the towel, giving Dubois a technical knockout victory.
The stoppage occurred less than two minutes into the second round after Dubois landed a decisive right hand that sent Wardley to the canvas.
Wardley, the former WBO champion, had previously knocked Dubois down twice in their first encounter in May, which Dubois won in the eleventh round.
The fight was billed as a "blockbuster heavyweight rematch" and was described as an all‑British showdown.
Your questions, answered
How did Daniel Dubois win the fight against Fabio Wardley?
Dubois won by technical knockout in the second round when Wardley's corner threw in the towel after a decisive right hand.
Where did the rematch between Dubois and Wardley take place?
The rematch was held at the O2 Arena in London.
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