Fabio Wardley Vs. Daniel Dubois Results, Fight Of The Year Highlights

Fabio Wardley (left) and Daniel Dubois during their WBO heavyweight title bout at Co-op Live, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday May 9, 2026. (Photo by Richard Sellers/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images If you want to show someone exemplary heavyweight championship boxing to sell them on the concept, have them watch Daniel Dubois' 11th-round TKO victory over Fabio Wardley .

Dubois' WBO-title-winning performance had everything. Dubois was dropped twice en route to a thrilling victory. Wardley's chin is unbelievable.

Though he never went down, the punishment he took from Dubois made referee Howard Foster's decision to stop the fight in the 11th a just call. Key Facts at a Glance Result: Daniel Dubois def. Fabio Wardley via 11th-round TKO Title On The Line: WBO Heavyweight Championship Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 Venue: Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, England Knockdowns: Dubois dropped twice, Wardley never went down Referee: Howard Foster (stoppage call) Wardley's Record After: 20-1-1 (19 KOs) Dubois' Record After: 23-3 (22 KOs) Dubois’ Career Note: Now a two-time world champion (IBF, WBO) What Happened In The Wardley vs.

Dubois Fight? Dubois walked into Manchester at 22-3 against an unbeaten WBO champion who'd already pulled comeback wins out of nothing against Joseph Parker and Justis Huni. He left as a three-time heavyweight world champion.