‘Those fights take a lot out of you’: Frank Warren says potential Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch not imminent

Boxing manager and promoter Frank Warren in the ring ahead of the WBO heavyweight title bout between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois 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

Queensberry promoter Frank Warren shares his thoughts on this past weekend’s heavyweight title fight where Daniel Dubois reclaimed a belt against Fabio Wardley. In a conversation with talkSPORT, Warren gives his reaction to the fight, whether he believed Wardley should’ve been stopped sooner, and whether or not there will be a rematch.

Warren on whether Dubois’ heart can no longer be questioned

“Well, look at the punches that he took and he got up and he gritted his teeth and got on with it, and he’s matured and he boxed extremely well…It was magnificent. And anybody who doubts Daniel now, I don’t know what planet they’re on. He’s matured mentally and I’ve believed in him, we’ve stuck with him.”

On whether we’ll see a rematch

“Well there is a rematch clause but it won’t happen for a while because it’s going to take a long time. I sent Fabio a message yesterday, he’s home now safely with his family and he’s got to recover, as has Daniel. Those fights take a lot out of you and it’s definitely a fight I suppose all the fans would like to see. Whether it happens or not, I don’t know, but that’s going to be down to Fabio and his team.”

On how Wardley is doing

“He’s had quite a few stitches and he’s obviously down because he got beat, but he gave a massively great account of himself, and now it’s all about him spending time with his family and his new daughter. So that’s what he’ll do and when the time’s right, we’ll see.”