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Career overview
Wardley came to boxing from white-collar bouts and built a reputation for knockout power, including a celebrated win over Justis Huni. His two fights with Daniel Dubois in 2026 — the first a dramatic 11th-round loss after he had dropped Dubois twice — made him one of the most exciting heavyweights in the sport.
Profile at a glance
| Fabio Wardley | |
|---|---|
| Sport | Boxing · Heavyweight |
| Promotion / federation | WBO |
| Record | 20-2-1 |
| Status | Active |
| Titles & honors |
|---|
| Former WBO Heavyweight Champion |
Results & appearances
| Event | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recent undisputed championship fights | 2025–2026 | Daniel Dubois · Beat Fabio Wardley, May 9, 2026; retained Oct 17, 2026 | Results |
| Biggest fights of 2026 so far | January – October 2026 | Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley II · O2 Arena, London · Dubois TKO 2 · WBO heavyweight (Dubois retained) | Results |
| Biggest fights of 2026 so far | January – October 2026 | Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley · Co-op Live, Manchester · Dubois TKO 11 (0:28) · WBO heavyweight — new champion | Results |
Every row comes from a results table we have verified against official results or reliable reporting.
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| Athlete | Titles & honors |
|---|---|
| Daniel Dubois | WBO Heavyweight Champion (since May 9, 2026); former IBF champion |
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