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Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in bloody epic to win WBO heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois completed his latest resurgence with brutal efficiency when he became the WBO world heavyweight champion after stopping Fabio Wardley early in the 11th round of a dramatic and blood-soaked contest. Howard Foster, whose pale blue shirt had turned crimson as if he worked in an abattoir rather than in a boxing ring as a referee, jumped between the courageous fighters to rescue Wardley 28 seconds into the penultimate round.
TL;DR
- Daniel Dubois defeated Fabio Wardley by stoppage in the 11th round to become the WBO world heavyweight champion.
- Dubois was knocked down twice in the fight but showed resolve and came back strongly.
- Wardley suffered his first career loss, with his face heavily bloodied and nose broken.
- The referee stopped the fight 28 seconds into the 11th round to rescue Wardley.