Wardley triggers rematch clause with Dubois

May 15, 2026 No Comments

Wardley triggers rematch clause with DuboisImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Fabio Wardley (left) has earned 19 of his 20 victories by stoppageByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished46 minutes agoFabio Wardley says he has triggered a clause for an immediate rematch with WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.Dubois survived two early knockdowns to dethrone fellow Briton Wardley with an 11th-round stoppage in Manchester on Saturday.

Both fighters are signed to Queensberry and promoter Frank Warren validated after the bout there was a rematch clause.

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

Wardley, who rose from the white-collar boxing scene to world champion inside 10 years, lost for the first time as a professional.

The 31-year-old enjoyed early success against Dubois, but had a badly damaged nose and heavily swollen eye when the referee stepped in to stop the fight.

Warren – a veteran of 45 years in the sport – described it as “the best heavyweight fight” he has promoted.

Victory marked a return to the top of boxing’s glamour division for Dubois, who became a two-time heavyweight champion.

The 28-year-old previously held the IBF belt but lost that title against Oleksandr Usyk in July 2025.

Dubois has won 23 of his 26 fights as a professional – losing twice to Usyk and once against Joe Joyce.