Daniel Dubois prepares for rematch with Fabio Wardley on October 17
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Daniel Dubois is set to face Fabio Wardley in a rematch on October 17. In a recent interview, Dubois expressed confidence in his ability to finish the fight even quicker than their previous encounter. While Wardley intends to make tactical adjustments, Dubois stated he will be prepared for all of Wardley's strategies. Dubois emphasized the importance of staying active as he aims to become the unified champion of the division, feeling ready to embark on this new chapter of his career.
- •Dubois aims for a quicker finish against Wardley this time.
- •Dubois describes himself as the 'uncrowned king' of the division.
- •Wardley plans to adjust his strategy for the rematch.
- •Dubois prepares for the fight while managing pre-fight nerves.
- •Both fighters are among the top 10 heavyweights.
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’ll have an answer for everything’: Daniel Dubois ready to repeat against Fabio Wardley
- 12:31 PMBad Left Hook — ‘I’ll have an answer for everything’: Daniel Dubois ready to repeat against Fabio Wardley
"DAZN takes a crack at trying to interview Daniel Dubois ahead of his upcoming rematch with Fabio Wardley on October 17. Dubois is generally short on words but often finds himself in dramatic action fights, and this upcoming sequel is expected to be no different. While Wardley has been saying he plans on tailoring his approach to change his fortune, Dubois says he’ll be ready for everything. Dubois on how he’s feeling heading into Wardley rematch “Right now I’m in the process of getting ready for fight night. I’m sometimes anxious and tense for a fight and sometimes I’m chill. But, yeah, it’s just about finding a balance.” On feeling like the king of the division “Yeah, I’m definitely up there. Uncrowned king, I need to collect all the belts before I can really stamp my authority on this era of boxing.” On feeling nervous before a fight “I don’t think [the nerves] were there before the AJ fight. I think after the last fight with Usyk and the year I had out of the ring, just ring rust and nerves and other stuff like that. But now I just feel it’s up to me now to put on. Good fighters need to stay active and this is the start of the next chapter of my career.” On Wardley planning to make adjustments for this rematch “They won’t work against me. Can make all the changes he wants, I’ll have an answer for everything he does.” On who he thinks he’ll have to get through to unify the division “I think all of the guys up there, starting with [Wardley]. I think all of the people in the top 10 are good fights and good challenges.”
"Daniel Dubois says he plans on finishing Fabio Wardley even quicker this time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 12:31 PM‘I’ll have an answer for everything’: Daniel Dubois ready to repeat against Fabio Wardley
Daniel Dubois says he plans on finishing Fabio Wardley even quicker this time.
- Bad Left HookSep 24, 2026, 12:31 PM‘I’ll have an answer for everything’: Daniel Dubois ready to repeat against Fabio Wardley
DAZN takes a crack at trying to interview Daniel Dubois ahead of his upcoming rematch with Fabio Wardley on October 17. Dubois is generally short on words but often finds himself in dramatic action fights, and this upcoming sequel is expected to be no different. While Wardley has been saying he plans on tailoring his approach to change his fortune, Dubois says he’ll be ready for everything. Dubois on how he’s feeling heading into Wardley rematch “Right now I’m in the process of getting ready for fight night. I’m sometimes anxious and tense for a fight and sometimes I’m chill. But, yeah, it’s just about finding a balance.” On feeling like the king of the division “Yeah, I’m definitely up there. Uncrowned king, I need to collect all the belts before I can really stamp my authority on this era of boxing.” On feeling nervous before a fight “I don’t think [the nerves] were there before the AJ fight. I think after the last fight with Usyk and the year I had out of the ring, just ring rust and nerves and other stuff like that. But now I just feel it’s up to me now to put on. Good fighters need to stay active and this is the start of the next chapter of my career.” On Wardley planning to make adjustments for this rematch “They won’t work against me. Can make all the changes he wants, I’ll have an answer for everything he does.” On who he thinks he’ll have to get through to unify the division “I think all of the guys up there, starting with [Wardley]. I think all of the people in the top 10 are good fights and good challenges.”
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