Brief
Frank Warren promotes third heavyweight title fight of 2026 at the O2
Warren's promotion of the Wardley‑Dubois rematch adds to his busy 2026 heavyweight schedule, which also includes upcoming Fury‑Joshua and other historic fights.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Frank Warren is promoting a third heavyweight world‑title fight of 2026 on Saturday night at the O2, where Fabio Wardley will attempt to regain his WBO heavyweight crown from Daniel Dubois in a rematch of their May bout.
What happened
The original Wardley‑Dubois clash in May ended with Dubois winning in the 11th round after surviving two early knock‑downs. The rematch, scheduled for 12 October 2026, pits Wardley against Dubois again, with the WBO title on the line.
What the report adds
The Independent notes that this is Warren’s third heavyweight world‑title promotion this year, a feat the outlet says would have seemed “pure fantasy” in the 1980s. It also recalls Warren’s earlier heavyweight successes, from Frank Bruno’s 1995 WBC win to Herbie Hide’s 1997 WBO victory, and mentions recent heavyweight fighters under his banner who have struggled, such as Pele Reid, Danny Williams, Funso Banjo and Delicious Orie.
What was said
Warren told the Independent, “The first fight between Daniel and Fabio was an unbelievable fight; it was like something out of a Hollywood film.”
How it came about
Warren’s involvement in heavyweight boxing stretches back to the early 1980s, beginning with Joe Bugner’s 1982 bout in a hotel banquet suite. Over the decades he has promoted fights featuring George Foreman, Mike Tyson and, later, Tyson Fury’s December clash with Anthony Joshua, for which Warren is listed as an official promoter. The current Wardley‑Dubois rematch follows a series of high‑profile heavyweight events that Warren has helped stage, reinforcing his long‑standing role in the division.
Key facts
- Frank Warren is promoting a heavyweight rematch between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois at the O2 on 12 October 2026. (independent.co.uk)
- The fight is Warren’s third heavyweight world‑title promotion of the year. (independent.co.uk)
- Wardley previously lost to Dubois in May 2026 after surviving two early knock‑downs. (independent.co.uk)
- Warren has previously promoted heavyweight champions including Frank Bruno (1995) and Herbie Hide (1997). (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Don’t let Hearn vs White distract you – Frank Warren is a true heavyweight promoter”
