Daniel Dubois regained the WBO heavyweight championship by stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round after being knocked down twice. The fight showcased Dubois' resilience and skill, making it a contender for Fight of the Year.
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DUBOIS IS A CHAMPION ONCE AGAIN 🚨
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— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 9, 2026 "It was a war. Thank you, Fabio, for that. Thank you," Dubois said after the fight. "I had to pull out the bag, rely on it and use all my skills. What a great fight. What a great battle, man, but I'm number one again." Dubois became champion for the second time in his career, having previously been promoted from interim IBF champ to full champ, successfully defending the title against Anthony Joshua and then losing the belt in an undisputed championship bout with Oleksandr Usyk, Dubois' second career knockout loss to Usyk. After Saturday's fight with Wardley, promoter Frank Warren confirmed there was a rematch clause in the contract, so Dubois vs. Wardley 2 could be coming in the future, though Usyk had previously said he'd be happy to fight Saturday's winner.
Key moments included Dubois being knocked down twice early in the fight but recovering to dominate in later rounds, ultimately winning by stoppage in the 11th round.
Dubois' victory marks his second reign as heavyweight champion and positions him for potential future bouts, including a possible rematch with Wardley or a fight against Oleksandr Usyk.
Yes, promoter Frank Warren confirmed that a rematch clause is included in the contract for Dubois vs. Wardley.

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