Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley In A Violent 11-Round Heavyweight Fight

The fight erupted quickly when Wardley landed a sweeping right hand within the opening 15 seconds that dropped Dubois heavily. Wardley continued to attack hard during the first round and appeared to be on the verge of a quick stoppage as Dubois struggled to settle into the fight.

Dubois Explodes

Dubois regrouped in the second round after his jab and started boxing slowly while forcing Wardley to back off at times. The momentum shifted again in Round 3 when Wardley connected with another big overhand that sent Dubois down for the second time.
Instead of collapsing, Dubois gradually took more control of the fight with his jab, combinations, and clean strikes. He backed Wardley off the ropes several times while landing heavy shots to the head and body.

Wardley Shows Big Heart

Wardley took a lot of punishment as he continued to retaliate with counters and uppercuts during violent exchanges in the middle rounds. Blood and swelling began to build up on Wardley’s face as Dubois gradually increased the pressure.

In the second half of the fight, Dubois’ high volume and sharp work began to separate him on the scorecards. Wardley remained dangerous and continued to claw back despite the obvious damage, refusing to give up during several hard rounds.

The referee stopped the fight in Round 11

The end finally came in Round 11 when Dubois shoved Wardley into the ropes and launched a sustained assault. Wardley was still trying to get revenge, but the punches continued to land well when the referee stepped in to stop the contest.

The stoppage completed the remarkable comeback of Dubois, who recovered from two knockouts to become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world.

This fight quickly entered the discussion as one of the best fights of the year due to the dynamic swings, takedowns, punishments, and non-stop exchanges between the two British heavyweights.