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Dubois taunts Wardley ahead of O2 heavyweight rematch

Dubois calls Wardley’s punches ‘like a baby’ and vows to break him down in the upcoming fight.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:35:09 GMT

Daniel Dubois has publicly taunted Fabio Wardley ahead of their heavyweight title rematch scheduled for Saturday at the O2 Arena in London, according to the Independent.

What happened

Dubois, the reigning WBO champion, repeated his claim that Wardley "punches like a baby" and said he felt little impact from Wardley’s power in their May encounter, where Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round after two knock‑downs. He added that he will "bash him up easy" and "break him down" in the upcoming bout, which will be his 27th professional fight.

What the reports add

The Independent’s coverage includes Dubois’ remarks about his own preparation, noting he has learned from the first fight and is ready to "put it on him". He also outlined his longer‑term ambition to unify the heavyweight division by targeting Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgović and Murat Gassiev after a potential victory.

What was said

Dubois told the outlet: "He doesn’t have no power. He punches like a baby. I’m gonna bash him up easy. I’ve learned what I needed to learn from the first fight and I’m just ready to put it on him." Wardley’s response was not quoted in the article.

How it came about

The rematch follows their May clash, which saw Dubois claim the WBO belt after Wardley survived early knock‑downs. Earlier Felo News coverage detailed Dubois’s six‑fight roadmap toward undisputed status and Frank Warren’s promotion of the fight at the O2.

Key facts

Daniel Dubois will face Fabio Wardley in a heavyweight title rematch on 17 October at the O2 Arena. (independent.co.uk)
Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round of their May bout to win the WBO belt. (independent.co.uk)
Dubois described Wardley’s punches as "like a baby" and said he felt little impact from them. (independent.co.uk)
Dubois said a win would set him on a path to unify the heavyweight division by targeting Kabayel, Hrgović and Gassiev. (independent.co.uk)