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Daniel Dubois defeats Fabio Wardley to retain WBO title

Outlets agree that Daniel Dubois successfully defended his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the second round of their rematch in London.

Two boxers sparring in a ring at a crowded arena in Inglewood
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At a glance

  • Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight championship by defeating Fabio Wardley with a second-round stoppage.14
  • The bout was the second time Dubois has defeated Wardley in five months.14

Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title on Saturday night after defeating Fabio Wardley.14

The championship match ended with a stoppage in the second round.12

The event took place in London.13

This was the second time in five months that Dubois has beaten Wardley.14

Outlets reported that the performance reinforced Dubois's position as Britain's leading heavyweight.24

Where sources agree

  • Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title6 of 6
  • The bout ended in a second-round stoppage5 of 6
  • The fight was held on Saturday night3 of 6

Who covered this

3 National3 International

Sources

  1. 1ESPNDubois destroys Wardley in brutal 2nd-round TKO to retain WBO title ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsDubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title ↗
  3. 3The GuardianDaniel Dubois knocks out Fabio Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight title – as it happened ↗
  4. 4The GuardianDaniel Dubois delivers devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to retain WBO title ↗
  5. 5BBC SportDubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title ↗
  6. 6CBS SportsDaniel Dubois runs through Fabio Wardley with second-round TKO to retain heavyweight title ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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