Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet for heavyweight rematch in London

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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet for heavyweight rematch in London
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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will contest a WBO heavyweight title rematch on October 17 at London’s O2 Arena. The pair previously fought in May, a bout where Dubois secured an 11th-round stoppage victory following an early knockdown. Dubois, who holds a 23-3 professional record, claims he enters the second meeting with a more precise strategy and improved preparation. Wardley, meanwhile, identified his previous reliance on an early knockout as a tactical error and intends to adjust his approach for the upcoming bout. The 31-year-old challenger believes he can secure a knockout win of his own this time. The upcoming fight represents a pivotal opportunity for both boxers to establish themselves within the competitive heavyweight division.

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  • The bout is scheduled for October 17 at the O2 Arena in London.
  • Dubois defeated Wardley by 11th-round stoppage in their first meeting this May.
  • Wardley is training to rectify tactical mistakes made during the first fight.
  • Dubois enters the fight holding a 23-3 professional record with 22 knockouts.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo SportsDaniel Dubois sends ominous warning to Fabio Wardley ahead of heavyweight title rematch
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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will face each other again at London’s O2 Arena on 17 October

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