Wardley triggers rematch clause with Dubois
Summary
Fabio Wardley has activated a contract clause that guarantees an immediate rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois after losing the title in their recent fight. Dubois won by stopping Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester, marking Wardley’s first professional loss.Key Facts
- Fabio Wardley lost to Daniel Dubois in the 11th round by stoppage in their heavyweight title fight.
- Wardley triggered a rematch clause to have another fight with Dubois.
- The fight took place in Manchester and was described as an intense battle.
- Wardley had early success but suffered a damaged nose and swollen eye before the fight ended.
- Both fighters are promoted by Queensberry and promoter Frank Warren.
- Dubois regained the WBO heavyweight championship with this win.
- Daniel Dubois previously held the IBF heavyweight title but lost it to Oleksandr Usyk in July 2025.
- Dubois has won 23 of 26 professional fights, with losses only to Usyk and Joe Joyce.
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