Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois prepare for heavyweight title rematch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois are set for a WBO heavyweight title rematch on October 12 at the O2 Arena. This fight follows their intense first contest in May, where Dubois secured victory in the 11th round. Promoter Frank Warren has had a busy year with this being his third heavyweight title fight, and he is also set to promote Tyson Fury's upcoming bout against Anthony Joshua in December. Warren commented on the unpredictability of the heavyweight division, highlighting both past successes and current challenges.
- •Wardley aims to regain WBO heavyweight title against Dubois.
- •Their first fight ended with Dubois winning after 11 rounds.
- •Frank Warren promotes both fighters and has a strong heavyweight focus this year.
- •Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua is planned for December.
- •Warren's promotion includes rising heavyweight talent like Adam Olaniyan.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — Don’t let Hearn vs White distract you – Frank Warren is a true heavyweight promoter
"Comment: Warren is about to promote his third world heavyweight title fight this year, with Fury vs Joshua also looming – a bout that has worsened the war between Hearn and White
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