Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley sign contract for October heavyweight rematch

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will contest the WBO heavyweight championship on October 17, 2026, at The O2 in London. The bout serves as a rematch of their May 2026 encounter, where Dubois secured a technical knockout victory in the 11th round to claim the title. Wardley activated a rematch clause shortly after that initial meeting, which saw both fighters hit the canvas. Queensberry Promotions confirmed the venue and date during the build-up to the Itauma-Hrgovic fight in late August. Dubois enters the contest with a professional record of 23-3, while Wardley holds a 20-1-1 mark. DAZN will broadcast the fight to audiences in the United States. Supporting bouts for the London card remain to be announced by the promoter as the September training period continues.

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