Dubois destroys Wardley in two rounds to retain title
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Daniel Dubois retained his WBO world heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage victory over Fabio Wardley at the O2 Arena in London, flooring his rival with a straight right within the first 20 seconds and prompting Wardley's corner to throw in the towel after sustained assault.
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Why It Matters
This was the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley, five months after Dubois dethroned Wardley in an 11-round contest in Manchester to win the WBO world heavyweight title.
Daniel Dubois underlined his status as Britain's leading heavyweight with a devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to retain his WBO world title in London.
The 29-year-old floored Wardley with a straight right inside the opening 20 seconds of their eagerly anticipated rematch at the O2 Arena and continued his relentless assault.
Wardley survived the opening round but was overwhelmed by another sustained attack in the second, prompting his corner to throw in the towel.
Dubois registers a second successive stoppage victory over Wardley, just five months after climbing off the canvas twice to dethrone his British rival in a thrilling 11-round contest in Manchester.
This time, there was no such drama for the champion, who was dominant from the opening bell as he extended his professional record to 24 wins - 23 by knockout - and three defeats.
Wardley, 31, suffered the second defeat of his 23-fight professional career.
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Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO world heavyweight title against a new challenger in the coming months
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- When will Dubois' next title defense take place?
- Will Wardley pursue a third fight with Dubois or target other opponents?
