Dubois defends WBO title against redemption-seeking Wardley tonight
Daniel Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley tonight in a rematch of their brutal first fight, won by Dubois in round 11 despite being knocked down twice. Wardley seeks redemption five months after his devastating loss, while Dubois aims to prove his jab-and-power strategy remains effective. Both fighters have combined 41 knockouts in 43 professional.
How does this story land?
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Guardian Australia – Sport · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 17 Oct 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 19:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Guardian Australia – Sport. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- Eighteen-year-old P-plater faces 17 charges after crashing into Newcastle Knights fans
- Coroner suspends Marilyn Wallman inquest after new witness emerges in 1972 case
- CFMEU delegate charged with drug trafficking after weapons trade at union HQ
- Exclusive Brethren leaders admit meeting Trump and far-right agitators in inquiry
- Albanese reverses tax office credit card ban, undermining treasurer Chalmers
- Banana shortages hit Woolworths, Coles and ALDI as Queensland weather slows crops