Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley LIVE: Full fight card, latest updates and results

Daniel Dubois won his fight against Fabio Wardley (Image: Getty)

Daniel Dubois completed a demolition job of Fabio Wardley in their instant rematch on Saturday evening, stopping his heavyweight rival in two rounds to retain his WBO title. There were many unanswered questions following the pair of pugilists' initial bout back in May, given Wardley knocked down Dubois in the first and third rounds only for 'DDD' to weather the storm and secure an 11th-round technical knockout (TKO).

However, any speculation was quashed once and for all at London's O2 on Saturday evening, with Dubois making light work of his Wardley. It took the 28-year-old just 17 seconds to force a count from referee Steve Gray, walking Wardley down into a corner before catching him flush with a flash overhand right.

While 'War' managed to weather the storm and survive a relentless onslaught from the hometown hero, Gray taking an incredibly close look on two occasions, it was ultimately the beginning of the end for the 31-year-old's contest. 'Dynamite' got the finish he was looking for with less than a minute remaining in the second, pushing the Ipswich-born bruiser back toward the ropes with a looping left, following up with a few solid right hooks and an uppercut before Wardley's corner threw the towel in.

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It meant that Dubois was able to successfully defend his WBO heavyweight title in convincing fashion, as the British titan looks for big-money fights in 2027. Asked by DAZN after the win regarding his plans for the new year, he explained: "Whoever's next in line really. I'm the champion now and I want to get some big fights in now. This stage of my career, big money, big fights. You're the man, Frank [Warren], yeah?"

Queensberry chief, Warren, meanwhile, hinted at potential unification bouts next year, as he said: "It looks like unification fights. We're going to find out who is the best, who's going to fight for the four belts. That's what we're working towards, that's what they all want.

"They want big fights, these guys, they want to earn big money. And you can only do that with making the best fight the best. Best fights the best, and we find out who is the best."

You can revisit all of the action from Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II as it happened below...

7 hours ago23:41 Aaron Morris

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8 hours ago23:21 Aaron Morris

Stepping into the ring, Hrgovic congratulated Dubois on his win before addressing the media. He said: "It was an easy night for Daniel. He did a good job, quick win, so he's ready to fight me in March, right Daniel?"

When asked about the prospect of fighting Hrgovic, Dubois responded: "I want to have a rematch with him, I want to get that belt. I want to get my old belt back and rule the division. It's another win I need to have, another scalp on my belt."

Warren was apprehensive to announce a definite fight between the two, but did reaffirm his stance on unification bouts in 2027.

Daniel Dubois wants another fight with Filip Hrgovic (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago23:16 Aaron Morris

When asked what 2027 looks like, Warren said: "It looks like unification fights. We're going to find out who is the best, who's going to fight for the four belts. That's what we're working towards, that's what they all want.

"They want big fights, these guys, they want to earn big money. And you can only do that with making the best fight the best.

"Best fights the best, and we find out who is the best."

8 hours ago23:14 Aaron Morris

Giving his parting words, Dubois said: "I hope you guys were entertained tonight. A great warrior Fabio.

"Are you not entertained?"

Daniel Dubois remains world champion (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago23:12 Aaron Morris

Asked if the rematch came too soon for him, Wardley replied: "No, not in the slightest, not at all. I came in, I didn't execute the game plan properly, that's all.

"I hold my hands up to that, it's entirely down to me. When I step through the ropes, it's only myself. It's only me bouncing around in the ring and doing everything. There's no blame to be passed around.

"When I win, it's all me as well. We'll go back to the drawing board as a team, there's no shame in losing to a great competitor like Daniel."

8 hours ago23:08 Aaron Morris

Giving Dubois his flowers, Wardley said: "It's never fun to lose, but it is what it is, the game's the game. I've always thrown myself in with the best competitors out there, with the best in the business, the toughest, the biggest, hardest, meanest cards around.

"There's no shame in a loss when you're putting yourself in and testing yourself against the best. Daniel's a testament to coming up short and coming again, and I'll be looking to do exactly the same thing."

Fabio Wardley suffered a second-round stoppage (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago23:06 Aaron Morris

When asked who he would like to fight next, Dubois said: "Whoever's next in line really. I'm the champion now and I want to get some big fights in now. This stage of my career, big money, big fights. You're the man, Frank, yeah?"

8 hours ago23:04 Aaron Morris

When asked what's next for Dubois, probed on potential bouts with Hrgovic, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury among others, Frank Warren said: "Yeah, they're all there.

"All those names are there to do unification fights next year, and that's what we'll be working on. This is a fabulous turnout tonight.

"I've got to say Fabio Wardley, what a brave guy. His heart is unbelievable, but it was Daniel's night. It's a superb performance, a powerful performance and next year we're going to see some more great fights, some big fights, and Fabio will come back as well."

Frank Warren has praised Fabio Wardley (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago23:00 Aaron Morris

Dubois explained: "Our back was against the wall the first time. This time, we had to go out and show that we mean business and that's what we did tonight."

8 hours ago22:59 Aaron Morris

Dubois added: "I had my intentions, bad intentions from the beginning. This is God's victory tonight. We done well."

8 hours ago22:58 Aaron Morris

Speaking to DAZN after the win, Dubois said: "Shout out to everyone. Shout out to my dad, shout out to the whole team for the effort, man. Fabio's a great warrior coming in for the second time, but it was my time and my era.

"I have to war right now."

Daniel Dubois made it through in two (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago22:54 Aaron Morris

It's a case of two and through for Dubois - Wardley never quite looked up for that one.

'DDD' living by that 'Dynamite' moniker, real power in that right hand in particular. No rubber match needed, that one was a clinic.

Daniel Dubois has beat Fabio Wardley (Image: Getty)

8 hours ago22:52 Aaron Morris

Dubois gets up from the stool with confidence, back on the front foot and straight back into the fire. Wardley is still swinging back, but nothing is coming off for the Ipswich-born brawler.

Dubois capitalises on big misses from his opponent, ruthlessly directing hooks at Wardley and instantly backing him up to the ropes.

The towel goes in as Wardley finds himself trapped in the corner, and it's all over!!!

8 hours ago22:49 Aaron Morris

Dubois cracks Wardley within 20 seconds with a hard right hand! While the challenger makes it back to his feet, he's on shaky legs and looks incredibly tentative.

'DDD' piles on the pressure, quickly backing Wardley up against the ropes. The challenger weathers the storm, but is still completely off balance.

While Wardley makes round two, it's a case of complete domination from Dubois, who picks and chooses his opportunities wisely.

A late flurry forces Steve Gray to take an incredibly close look, the champion raining down brutal blows. But it's a case of saved by the bell.

8 hours ago22:45 Aaron Morris

Dubois and Wardley touch gloves and get underway.

Just 12 rounds separate these men from WBO heavyweight glory.

Buckle your seatbelts, this one is about to get bumpy real quick...

8 hours ago22:41 Aaron Morris

'DDD' leers as he marches toward the ring, punching his hands together as he arrives to the sound of Salt-N-Pepa's Whatta Man.

8 hours ago22:39 Aaron Morris

The screen reads '95% KOs' as the 31-year-old saunters to the ring stone faced, cool and composed to the tune of Roy Jones' Can't Be Touched.

9 hours ago22:29 Aaron Morris

The main event is almost among us, with Dubois and Wardley expected to make their ringwalks in the coming minutes as they do battle for the WBO heavyweight title.

As Rob Beckett so graciously put it, we're also hoping that both men leave the London O2 fit and healthy after an absolute "humdinger" of a fight!

9 hours ago22:26 Aaron Morris

Some scrap, but a strange result to say the very, very least.

Not sure that anyone in the O2 or watching around the world thought that was a draw by any stretch of the imagination - O'Doherty struggling with the pace, size and power of Gomez Jr for the full 12 rounds.

One judge scored it 115-114 Gomez Jr, while the other two had it level at 114-114 - meaning the belts stay with O'Doherty via majority draw.

Baffling decision, considering many will feel that the challenger did more than enough to get it over the line.

Louie O'Doherty keeps his belts (Image: Getty)

9 hours ago22:15 Aaron Morris

Asked on Fight Your Corner podcast in partnership with Midnite regarding the timing of Wardley and Dubois running it back, Don Charles said: “Yes, I was surprised. But when I digested it, there's boxing and there's the boxing business.

“So, in terms of boxing, I think it's too premature for Fabio to have a rematch. But when you look at the business side of it, I make him right to take it.”

9 hours ago21:43 Aaron Morris

Oasis' Champagne Supernova rings out around the London O2 as the big screen shows Noel Gallagher arriving to watch this evening's main event.

PDC World Champion, Luke Littler, has also been spotted in the arena ahead of the fast-approaching main event.

9 hours ago21:41 Aaron Morris

The IBF heavyweight title will be keeping a close eye on this evening's main event, with hopes of fighting the winner in a Croatian homecoming next year.

Filip Hrgovic has also brought his title to the London O2 this evening in a statement of intent.

10 hours ago21:29 Aaron Morris

Louie O'Doherty will look to defend his British and Commonwealth lightweight titles next, but faces stiff competition in an incredibly hungry Michael Gomez Jr.

We'd be surprised to see this one go the distance, but there are 12 rounds to navigate if needed...

Louie O'Doherty will look to retain his titles (Image: Getty)

10 hours ago21:12 Aaron Morris

Olaniyan fought as if he had a bus to catch from the outset, as he chased Garber around the ring looking for a finishing blow. The 41-year-old was saved by the bell at the end of the first, Olaniyan catching his opponent with a stiff right, but the onslaught proved far too much in the second.

Garber’s corner threw the towel in when their fighter was dropped with a hard straight right early into the round, only for the referee to sweep it out of the ring with her foot amid protests that the ‘Reaper Man’ wished to continue. A second towel flying in when Garber was spent spiralling with a well-placed hook on the ear was too much to ignore, however, with the bout stopped there and then.

This kid has a bright, bright future.

Adam Olaniyan was dominant (Image: Getty)

10 hours ago21:01 Aaron Morris

Setting the tone for the night, Adam Olaniyan and Dan Garber meet in the squared-circle in a highly-anticipated heavyweight clash next.

Let's hope it's a little more exciting than the last one, with this one only slated to go for four rounds.

10 hours ago20:47 Aaron Morris

After a slow bout for the majority, Jalolov gets the job done under the bright lights of the capital. The Uzbek looked cool and composed as he stalked Dacres around the ring for the majority of the bout, biding his time for an opportunity to land that big shot.

A sign of that came in the fifth, with the ‘Big Uzbek’ dropping his opponent with a venomous straight left down the pipe from southpaw. While Dacres made the count, the Englishman still looked to be on shaky feet as he looked to survive the round - a feat he managed albeit with a heavily compromised nose for his troubles.

Unfortunately, that was as good as it got, with the fight going the distance with largely little else happening there after, minus Dacres’ shorts splitting in the eighth.

While impressively composed throughout, it would have been nice to see Jalolov moving through the gears rather than cruising to a unanimous decision win, the judges scoring the contest 99-91, 99-90 and 99-90 in his favour.

Bakhodir Jalolov dropped Solomon Dacres (Image: Getty)

10 hours ago20:40 Aaron Morris

The 'Real Deal' may have successfully slipped a big blow from Jalolov in the eighth, but his shorts burst apart at the scenes.

That hasn't deterred him, however, as he's still going strong in the ninth round.

Solomon Dacres' shorts split during his fight (Image: Getty)

11 hours ago20:18 Aaron Morris

The champion has arrived at the O2, but will he leave North Greenwich with his WBO belt?

All will be revealed in a little over two hours!

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11 hours ago20:02 Aaron Morris

Big punches en-route as Solomon Dacres and Bakhodir Jalolov make their way to the ring.

The 'Meal Deal' will look to build momentum and fight his way back into the title frame, while the 'Big Uzbek' will hope to keep his flawless resume in-tact and advance to 18-0 in some fashion.

This one's going to be a belter!

11 hours ago19:50 Aaron Morris

The ‘Sexy One’ remains undefeated as he advances to 13-0 with a clinic on bodywork. Birchall managed a knockdown in the fifth with a ruthless uppercut to the midriff, instantly trying to get the job done there and then.

While Giles weathered the storm, further trouble came the 30-year-old’s way in the very next round, with Birchall teeing off to the head relentlessly and forcing another knee. Giles once again showed a warrior’s mentality to survive to make the seventh, however, where yet another knockdown - and ultimate stoppage - arrived shortly into the round.

Birchall dazzled as he pressed Giles into the corner, mixing it up to the head and body as the Grimsby slugger folded to the canvas under relentless pressure. While Giles made the referee’s count, the official had seen enough to wave the bout off altogether.

It’s the first time that Giles has been stopped in his now 17-4-1 career.

Nelson Birchall looked in fantastic form (Image: Getty)

11 hours ago19:47 Aaron Morris

The challenger is in the building, cool and composed as he made his way into London's O2 Arena. Now we await 'DDD'...

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12 hours ago19:30 Aaron Morris

Wardley: "I draw confidence from the successes I had in the first fight - getting knockdowns in the first and third. I need to capitalise on those moments better. I'm ready to put on a cleaner performance. Revenge, Fabio Wardley, knockout win.”

Dubois: “I know him now and know what to expect. I'm ready to go and do my job. I'm ready for a tear up. Let's go.”

Fabio Wardley is confident (Image: Getty)

12 hours ago19:10 Aaron Morris

The prelims are done and dusted and the main card is about to get underway.

Nelson Birchall and Levi Giles kick-off the card in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it super-featherweight clash.

You won't want to sleep on this one...

Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley take on one another this evening (Image: Getty)

12 hours ago19:05 Aaron Morris

Here’s a rundown of the latest results from Dubois vs Wardley II. We’ll be updating them all night long...

Daniel Dubois def. Fabio Wardley via second-round TKO to retain WBO heavyweight title

Louie O'Doherty draws with Michael Gomez Jr to retain British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

Adam Olaniyan def. Dan Garber via second-round TKO (Heavyweight)

Bakhodir Jalolov def. Solomon Dacres via UD (Heavyweight)

Nelson Birchall def. Levi Giles via seventh-round TKO (Super-featherweight)

Tony Curtis def. Kerim Agius via fourth-roung KO (Super-flyweight)

Zayn Ahmed def. Kasey Bradnum via first-round TKO (Super-featherweight)

Leighton Birchall def. Luis Vara Carrillo via unanimous decision (Featherweight)

Manny Safari def. Jake Pollard via fifth-round TKO (Bantamweight)

Fawas Aborode def. Rashid Omar via fourth-round TKO (Lightweight)

Aaron Noriega def. Leonardo Baez via fourth-round TKO (Super-featherweight)

Issiah Hamilton-Allen def. Jensen Irving via unanimous decision (Middleweight)

12 hours ago19:01 Aaron Morris

Hello and welcome to Express Sport’s live blog for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II.

Self-professed combat sports expert Aaron Morris here, and I’ll be bringing you all of the latest news and updates from London’s O2 Arena, as well as round-by-round coverage of this evening’s main event.

Stay tuned, fireworks are promised in North Greenwich this evening…

12 hours ago19:01 Aaron Morris

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ringwalks at around 10.30pm this evening at London’s O2 Arena.

In the meantime, we’ve got a hell of an undercard to work through!