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Dubois vs Wardley 2 Is Eleven Days Away. I Think The Rematch Ends The Same Way, And Sooner.

Right then. Eleven days out from Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 at the O2, the WBO heavyweight title is on the line and I have a clear view on how the rematch goes.

October 6, 2026 By
  • Daniel Dubois defends the WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in Greenwich on Saturday, October 17, live on DAZN
  • Dubois won the first fight by TKO in round 11 on May 9, finishing Wardley with a right hand
  • I back Dubois to win again and to get it done inside the distance, though Wardley will land something dangerous before the end

Dubois vs Wardley 2: The Story So Far

Right then. The date is October 17, the venue is the O2 in Greenwich, and the prize is the WBO heavyweight title. Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley meet for the second time after Dubois stopped him in round 11 on May 9, finishing it with a right hand that sent Wardley stumbling. That is the Dubois vs Wardley 2 backdrop, and it is a proper heavyweight rematch for the right reasons.

Wardley didn't go away quietly either. I wrote about him activating the rematch clause and about the mistakes he needs to fix, and both pieces point at the same problem: how do you beat a man who has already solved you once?

What Has Changed Since May

Dubois comes in with the belt and with the knowledge that his right hand is the shot that decides this. Wardley comes in with a clear idea of where the first fight got away from him. The undercard had not been announced when the date was first set, so keep an eye on our fight cards page for the full line-up.

Wardley's Route To Victory

Wardley's only road is the early one. He is a big, awkward puncher who can change a fight with a single clean shot, and he has to make the first six rounds uncomfortable for Dubois rather than hoping the second half turns it around. Brilliant if he lands, but the margin for error is thin.

The Prediction

Make no mistake, this is a dangerous fight for both men. But Dubois has already shown he can take the best Wardley has and still finish the job. Let's not beat around the bush: I make Dubois a stoppage winner, somewhere between rounds seven and ten, with Wardley landing something that makes the O2 gasp before the end. Wardley is a good fighter, but Dubois is levels above him when the pressure is on.

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