Overview
- Fabio Wardley told Sky Sports on Friday that he has activated the contractual rematch clause for an immediate second fight with Daniel Dubois.
- Queensberry says all parties will work toward staging the rematch later in 2026, with promoter Frank Warren projecting an autumn return for Dubois.
- Under WBO rules, the sanctioning body can compel a defense against its top contender if a rematch stalls, and No. 1 Moses Itauma is positioned to push for that shot.
- Wardley is recovering from facial injuries and did not require hospital treatment, according to reports summarizing his condition after the fight.
- Dubois became WBO champion by stopping Wardley in the 11th round last Saturday after being dropped twice early, a brutal finish that has drawn fresh scrutiny of the corner and referee decisions.