Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 - Preview, start time & where to watch
The WBO heavyweight title will be on the line for the match.
Only five months after their first encounter in Manchester, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley will meet once again this weekend. The second boxing showdown between the two is scheduled for October 17 at the O2 Arena in London, and Dubois’ WBO Heavyweight title will be on the line for the rematch.
In their first meeting, Wardley made a sensational start, dropping Dubois twice, but the former IBF champion battled back and gradually took control before securing an 11th-round technical knockout victory. With the win, Dubois captured the WBO heavyweight title, ending Wardley’s unbeaten streak.
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Dubois enters the rematch with a record of 23 wins, 3 losses and 22 knockouts, while Wardley stands at 20 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, with 19 knockouts. With the WBO heavyweight championship on the line again, Wardley is determined to avenge his first and only professional defeat, while Dubois will look to prove that his comeback victory was no fluke.
The co-main event of the evening will see Louie O’Doherty take on Michael Gomez Jr. in a 12-round lightweight contest, with O’Doherty’s British and Commonwealth titles on the line. Undefeated at 12-0, O’Doherty will look to defend both belts against Gomez Jr., who brings a 23-2 record into the contest and will be aiming to claim major domestic honours.
Dubois vs Wardley 2: Match Card
- Daniel Dubois (c) vs Fabio Wardley – WBO World Heavyweight title
- Louie O’Doherty (c) vs Michael Gomez Jr. – British & Commonwealth Lightweight titles
- Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber (Heavyweight)
- Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres (Heavyweight)
- Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles (Super featherweight)
Dubois vs Wardley 2: Timings & Telecast details
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Name | Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 |
| Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
| Location | London, England |
| Venue | The O2 Arena |
| Start Time (UK) | 7:00 PM BST |
| Start Time (USA) | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT |
| Start Time (India) | 11:30 PM IST |
| Main Event Ring Walks (UK) | Approximately 10:30 PM BST |
| Main Event Ring Walks (USA) | Approximately 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT |
| Main Event Ring Walks (India) | Approximately 3:00 AM IST (Sunday, October 18) |
| Where to Watch (US) | DAZN PPV |
| Where to Watch (UK) | DAZN PPV |
| Where to Watch (India) | DAZN, subject to regional availability |
| Where to Watch (Australia) | DAZN, subject to regional availability |
When and where will Dubois vs Wardley 2 take place?
The rematch is scheduled for October 17 at the O2 Arena in London, and Dubois’ WBO Heavyweight title will be on the line for the rematch.
Where can fans tune in to watch Dubois vs Wardley 2?
Fans can watch the event live on DAZN pay-per-view, with coverage also available to eligible DAZN Ultimate subscribers.
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