Daniel Dubois retains WBO world title with brutal second-round stoppage
The 29-year-old won the WBO heavyweight title with a one-sided stoppage at London's O2 Arena
TL;DR
- Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title by defeating Fabio Wardley via second-round stoppage.
- The fight took place at The O2 Arena in London, five months after their first encounter.
- Dubois launched an aggressive assault from the first bell, securing a decisive victory.
- This win positions Dubois for unification bouts and a potential fight with the winner of Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua.
- Wardley, who had vowed to avenge his only career loss, was outclassed by Dubois' power and experience.
- Dubois had previously defeated Wardley for the title in May, coming back from two knockdowns.
- Wardley became WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title.