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Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois full card results, highlights from 2026 WBO heavyweight boxing title fight
TL;DR
Fabio Wardley defended his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated match. Wardley, upgraded from interim champion, faced Dubois, a former IBF champion, in an explosive showdown.
Key points
- Fabio Wardley defended his WBO heavyweight title
- Daniel Dubois was a voluntary challenger
- Wardley upgraded from interim champion
- Dubois is a former IBF champion
- Match took place in 2026
WBO heavyweight titleIBFOleksandr UsykFabio Wardley
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Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois meet in what promises to be an explosive Battle of Britain on Saturday night, with the WBO heavyweight title on the line.
Wardley makes his first defence of the belt, having been upgraded from interim champion following his thrilling 11th-round win over Joseph Parker last October.
Dubois is certainly an eye-catching choice as a voluntary challenger. The former IBF champion is straight back into championship action after suffering a second loss to their great Oleksandr Usyk in their July 2025 rematch.
Back with trainer Don Charles after their brief split in the aftermath of the Usyk loss, Dubois tipped the scales at a career-high weight of 251.7 pounds at Friday's weigh-in. Wardley was a quarter of a pound over the 242lbs mark he has been around for his excellent recent wins over Parker, Justis Huni and Frazer Clarke.
The undercard boasts international talent in the form of Cuban light heavyweight David Morrell, who faces Zak Chelli after his bout with Callum Smith was scuppered by an injury to the Liverpudlian last month. Uzbekistan's two-time Olympic super-heavyweight champion Bakhodir Jalolov is also in action.
Former British champions Jack Rafferty and Ekow Essuman clash in an excellent welterweight showdown, while Manchester's Bradley Rea versus Liam Cameron promises to be an all-action domestic dust-up at light heavyweight.
The Sporting News is following the Wardley vs. Dubois card, updating live results before providing full round-by-round coverage of the main event.
Q&A
What were the results of the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois fight?
Fabio Wardley successfully defended his WBO heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois, marking a significant victory in his career.
When did Fabio Wardley fight Daniel Dubois for the WBO heavyweight title?
Fabio Wardley fought Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, with the match being a highly anticipated event in 2026.
What is Fabio Wardley's boxing background before the fight with Dubois?
Fabio Wardley was upgraded from interim champion after a thrilling 11th-round win over Joseph Parker in October 2025.
Why was Daniel Dubois considered a notable challenger for Wardley?
Daniel Dubois was a former IBF champion and returned to championship action after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in their July 2025 rematch.
