Fabio Wardley prepares for Daniel Dubois rematch on October 17

Fabio Wardley has addressed his performance in the May fight against Daniel Dubois, citing an over-reliance on his early momentum as the primary reason for his 11th-round stoppage loss. Wardley dropped his opponent twice in the early rounds at the Co-op Live Arena but failed to secure a finish, allowing Dubois to recover and eventually claim the WBO world title. The British heavyweight has activated his rematch clause to face the champion again on October 17 at The O2 in London. Wardley rejected concerns regarding the physical damage he sustained during the first contest, maintaining he remained capable of continuing until the referee stopped the action. As he moves toward the upcoming bout, the 31-year-old stated he has moved past the result without making excuses. He now focuses on his preparation with his existing training team to ensure a different outcome in their next meeting.

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