Fabio Wardley's Trainer Admits Daniel Dubois Fight Should've Been Stopped Earlier
Dubois survived two knockdowns before a furious 11th-round flurry forced referee Howard Foster to stop the fight and end Wardley’s reign.
- On Saturday, Daniel Dubois claimed the WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round at Manchester's Co-op Live Arena, becoming a two-time world champion.
- Wardley dropped Dubois twice in the first three rounds, but the challenger climbed off the canvas both times to continue fighting.
- Referee Howard Foster allowed the action to continue after checking Wardley in rounds nine and 10; Dubois opened round 11 with a furious flurry that forced the stoppage.
- Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a rematch clause sits in the contract, ensuring this rivalry is unlikely to end, while both fighters leave with reputations enhanced.
- For Dubois, the win serves as redemption following earlier setbacks, while Wardley's performance cements his status as one of Britain's toughest heavyweights.
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Dubois dethrones Wardley in brutal 11th round finish
Daniel Dubois reclaimed world glory by stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, turning a chaotic, knockdown strewn battle into a statement of power and resilience. Dubois v Wardley brought early chaos and two dramatic knockdowns The fight exploded into life in the opening seconds. Wardley landed a thunderous right hook that sent Dubois to the canvas inside 10 seconds. Then Wardley scored again in the third, lea…
Fabio Wardley's trainer explains decision not to stop Daniel Dubois boxing fight
Fabio Wardley's trainer Ben Davison has admitted the battered heavyweight's world title fight against Daniel Dubois "could have been stopped earlier" after the Ipswich fighter absorbed a punishing beating in Manchester on Saturday night.Wardley had made a dream start at the Co-op Live Arena, flooring Dubois twice in the opening three rounds - including a stunning knockdown just 10 seconds into the contest.However, the tide soon turned dramatical…
Fabio Wardley's Trainer Admits Daniel Dubois Fight Should've Been Stopped Earlier
Where there is greatness, controversy can’t be far behind. Widely hailed as a modern heavyweight classic and a potential Fight of the Year contender, Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois delivered far beyond expectations. Yet the headliner at the Co-OP LIVE Arena has still become a talking point that continues to divide opinion online. The stoppage itself sits at the center of the discussion. The referee ended the fight in the 11th round when Wardley…
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