Daniel Dubois defends WBO heavyweight title in rematch against Fabio Wardley (The O2, London, October 17, 2026, confirmed by WBO/BBC Sport by October 18, 2026)
Hit
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Published on 16. October 2026
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Predicted for 17. October 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
In their first fight (May 9, 2026, Co-op Live Manchester), Dubois was knocked down twice yet rallied to win TKO11 — referee Howard Foster stopped it due to heavy facial damage to Wardley (broken nose, swollen eye; Wardley's first pro loss, now 20-1-1). Dubois now defends as reigning WBO champion; Wardley is the mandatory WBO challenger. Bookmaker odds imply Dubois as heavy favorite: FanDuel -430 (implied probability ~81%), OddsChecker aggregate 3/10 (~75%). Rematch factor and British home sentiment for Wardley in a London crowd justify a slight discount to 73%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Yahoo Sports Boxing Schedule 16.10.2026: Dubois vs Wardley 2, WBO Heavyweight Title, The O2 London, DAZN PPV
- OddsChecker aggregiert (Stand 16.10.2026): Dubois 3/10 (~75%), Wardley 16/5; FanDuel Dubois -430 (~81%)
- Ring Magazine Fight Preview 16.10.2026: erster Kampf 9. Mai 2026, Dubois TKO11 nach 2× Knockdown — Dubois 23-3
- DAZN Boxing 16.10.2026: Dubois amtierender WBO-Champion, Wardley WBO-Pflichtherausforderin (20-1-1)
Verdict: Hit
Daniel Dubois behielt den WBO-Schwergewichtstitel im Rückkampf gegen Fabio Wardley am 17. Oktober 2026 in der O2 Arena London – TKO in Runde 2 (2:21). Dubois schickte Wardley bereits nach 17 Sekunden in Runde 1 zu Boden und ließ kein Comeback zu; der Kampf wurde von Wardleys Trainer abgebrochen. Die Vorhersage (Dubois-Sieg als Titelverteidiger) ist klar eingetreten. Quellen: ESPN, Sky Sports, DAZN, Bloody Elbow (alle vom 17./18. Oktober 2026).
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