Daniel Dubois Vs Fabio Wardley, WBO Heavyweight Title: British Boxer Lands KO To Win Top Honour

Daniel Dubois showed up late, got knocked down early and still beat Fabio Wardley to become a two-time heavyweight champion on Saturday. Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round to win the WBO heavyweight title at the Co-op Live arena after reportedly being delayed by traffic on his arrival. Wardley dropped Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) just 10 seconds into the bout with an overhand right, and again in the third round, but the former IBF champion rebounded both times and dominated from there by landing heavy rights that produced swelling and bleeding on Wardley’s face.

Updated on: 11 May 2026 11:55 am

Published at: 11 May 2026 11:55 am

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Britain's Daniel Dubois reacts after beating Britain's Fabio Wardley during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain's Daniel Dubois reacts after beating Britain's Fabio Wardley during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain's Daniel Dubois, left lands a blow on Britain's Fabio Wardley during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain's Fabio Wardley, right, swings and tries to connect with Britain's Daniel Dubois during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain's Daniel Dubois, right, lands a blow on Britain's Fabio Wardley during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Britain's Daniel Dubois sits on the canvas after being knocked down by Britain's Fabio Wardley during their WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Musician Noel Gallagher takes his seat to watch Britain's Fabio Wardley and Britain's Daniel Dubois in a WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Dart player Luke Littler takes his seat to watch Britain's Fabio Wardley and Britain's Daniel Dubois in a WBO World Heavyweight boxing title bout in Manchester. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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