Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone Wardley

Dubois survives two knockdowns to dethrone WardleyByKal SajadBBC Sport boxing journalist at Co-Op Live, ManchesterPublished1 minute agoDaniel Dubois survived two knockdowns - the first after just 10 seconds - to dethrone a bloodied but courageous Fabio Wardley in the 11th round of a thrilling heavyweight classic and become a two-time world champion.Wardley floored his fellow Briton early with a flush right hand and dropped him again in the third, before Dubois regrouped and responded with wave after wave of heavy shots.The Ipswich fighter, his nose broken and one eye swollen shut, staggered around the ring yet somehow stayed on his feet and continued to fire back. As the contest drifted into uncomfortable territory, the referee had eventually seen enough and halted the fight. A distraught Wardley sank to his knees as Dubois celebrated capturing the WBO heavyweight title.More to follow.Related topicsBoxingBoxing schedule and results 2026Published4 days agoWatch every Born to Brawl episodePublished28 April 2024More boxing from the BBCNotifications, social media and more with BBC SportPublished16 August 2025