Wardley Activates Dubois Rematch Clause
Friday, 15th May 2026 14:29

Fabio Wardley has revealed that he has activated a rematch clause which will see the Town-supporting boxer fight Daniel Dubois for a second time in an attempt to win back the WBO heavyweight world title he lost at the weekend.

The 31-year-old was stopped in the 11th round of a brutal encounter at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday, his first career defeat.

“The boxing world knows my character and Saturday night proved that without a shred of doubt,” Wardley told Sky Sports.

“It was a fight for the ages, but I made some mistakes that I will rectify in the rematch. Congratulations to Daniel, but I'm coming for you… and my belt!”

Despite taking a number of powerful punches and suffering a swollen eye and bloodied nose, Wardley didn’t require hospital treatment following the weekend fight.

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PortmanTerrorist added 15:26 - May 15

I have no doubt Fab is becoming a better boxer with every fight and he has shown he can make the necessary adjustments before. I believe he takes out DD next time, but surely needs some time to heal?! A bit like in prev fight with Frazer Clarke, the damage during the fight hindered Fab. It must have done against DD too. Got rested and healed and then go get your title back with ITFC right behind you Fab as always.

Linkboy13 added 15:32 - May 15

Don't think Fabio should fight Daniel Dubois again he cannot afford another brutal fight like that or it could be the last of his career. I think Fabio has massively over achieved. Fabios strengthens he's got a very good chin and devastating right hand unfortunately he's got no lateral movement so he's very easy to hit and always looks like he's been in a tough fight even when he wins.

Tedray added 15:52 - May 15 You are a brave man Fabio - may the gods be with you this time as certainly all the folk from Ipswich will be the magic carpet ride continues.........B
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BlueRuin69 added 17:05 - May 15 Hard as nails!
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billlm added 17:12 - May 15 Linkboy13 I think he can beat DD he had him rocking at different times, Fabio's main problem is he didn't have an amateur career to hone a few skills especially the jab and his feet movement a lot better,
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victorysquad added 17:14 - May 15 If he can get another couple of million for it, then do it. He won't have to work again, if it gets too dicey in the rematch, just go down and move on. He can help train the next generation coming through.
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graham2408 added 21:38 - May 15 No way should he take the rematch. So badly beaten in the last match and will only be thrashed the next time. He was fortunate against Clarke, first time, and Parker and cannot deny that Dubois is a better all round boxer.
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Jazzy71 added 15:58 - May 16 Could be beat him yes. We saw after the first epic clarke fight how he returns, but if his nose gets bust and his eyes are swelling just stop the fight. Health is more important than the win. Great fight, very brave but his team need to protect him more
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