Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title
Key Takeaways
- Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley via a second-round stoppage.
- The victory successfully defends Dubois' WBO heavyweight title.
- Dubois floored Wardley within the opening twenty seconds of the bout.
- The fight took place in front of a sell-out crowd at the O2 Arena in London.
Daniel Dubois cemented his status as Britain's leading heavyweight by securing a devastating second-round stoppage against Fabio Wardley in their eagerly anticipated rematch in London. Dubois dropped his opponent early in the first round with a straight right and maintained immense pressure throughout.
Overwhelmed by a barrage of punches in the second round, Wardley's corner intervened to stop the fight. This victory extends Dubois' professional record to 24 wins, with 23 coming by way of knockout, while handing Wardley the second defeat of his career.
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