Dubois defeats Wardley in 11th round to win WBO heavyweight title

Daniel Dubois overcame two knockdowns to defeat Fabio Wardley, securing the World Boxing Organization (WBO) World Heavyweight title in a fierce bout in Manchester. The fight concluded at the start of the 11th round, with Wardley suffering significant facial injuries. This victory marks Dubois’s second reign as heavyweight champion, improving his record to 23 wins in 26 fights, while Wardley now stands at 20 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw. A rematch clause is included in their contract.

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