Daniel Dubois annihilates Fabio Wardley in less than 4 minutes to win WBO heavyweight title rematch
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Key Points:
- Daniel Dubois decisively defeated Fabio Wardley by second-round TKO in their rematch at The O2 Arena, successfully defending his WBO heavyweight title.
- Dubois knocked Wardley down just 17 seconds into the fight with a powerful overhand right, marking Wardley's first career knockdown.
- Wardley's trainer threw in the towel early in Round 2 as Dubois continued to land clean, damaging shots, highlighting concerns about Wardley's punch resistance after a quick turnaround from their first fight.
- Dubois expressed interest in pursuing big-money fights and possible unification bouts, with promoter Frank Warren managing multiple heavyweight champions, increasing the likelihood of high-profile matchups in 2027.
- The event also featured other notable fights, including a majority draw in the lightweight bout between Louie O'Doherty and Michael Gomez Jr., and victories for fighters like Adam Olaniyan and Bakhodir Jalolov.
