Overview
- Daniel Dubois, who was knocked down within seconds and again in round three on Saturday, stopped Fabio Wardley early in the 11th at Manchester’s Co‑op Live arena.
- Referee Howard Foster halted the bout at the start of round 11 after rounds nine and ten included doctor checks on Wardley’s split nose and nearly closed right eye.
- Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a contractual rematch clause, keeping a second Dubois‑Wardley fight in play once medical recovery and timing are assessed.
- The WBO’s mandatory picture points to rising prospect Moses Itauma, which could tighten the window for Dubois’s first title defense if the sanctioning body orders it next.
- The result makes Dubois a two‑time world champion and gives Wardley his first loss at 20‑1‑1, with multiple outlets hailing the brutal back‑and‑forth as a fight‑of‑the‑year contender.