Wardley-Dubois rematch set for 17 October in London
Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight world title against the man he dethroned Fabio Wardley in a rematch on 17 October in London.
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"Let's get it on. It's just a war."
— Daniel Dubois , Athlete
"Looking forward to getting straight back into it. Going to be a rematch and going to be revenge."
— Fabio Wardley , Athlete
Key People
British heavyweight boxer who holds the WBO belt.
Fabio Wardley is a British professional boxer and former WBO heavyweight champion.
Croatian heavyweight boxer and Olympic bronze medalist.
Promoter in the boxing industry.
British heavyweight boxer with an unbeaten record.
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Daniel Dubois will defend his WBO heavyweight world title against the man he dethroned Fabio Wardley in a rematch on 17 October in London.
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