Daniel Dubois successfully defended his WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in the second round in London.
Daniel Dubois kept his WBO heavyweight belt on Saturday night. He defeated Fabio Wardley with a fast second-round stoppage in London. The fight happened at the O2 Arena.
Also, Dubois started the match with great power. He floored Wardley with a strong right punch after just 17 seconds. Wardley struggled to keep his balance early on.
Then, the bell saved Wardley at the end of the first round. He took many heavy hits while trapped against the ropes. He clearly struggled to defend himself.
Next, the second round brought more trouble for Wardley. Dubois continued his heavy attack on his opponent. The referee finally stopped the fight when a towel entered the ring.
After that, Dubois spoke about his performance. He called his opponent a great warrior. However, he stated that this era belongs to him.
Meanwhile, the history between these two boxers is deep. Dubois beat Wardley in May to win the belt. That first match lasted until the 11th round.
Still, Wardley looked different during this recent rematch. He seemed like a shell of the fighter from their first meeting. He now has two career losses.
For example, Wardley remains proud of his efforts. He says he always tests himself against the toughest fighters. He plans to bounce back from this result.
Finally, new challengers are already lining up for the champion. Filip Hrgovic watched the fight from ringside. He challenged Dubois to a future title unification match.
As a result, the heavyweight division remains very busy. Dubois wants to reclaim his old IBF title soon. Promoters will now decide his next opponent.