Daniel Dubois stops Fabio Wardley in second round to retain WBO heavyweight title
Photo: Queensberry
Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley in the second round to retain his WBO heavyweight title at London's O2 Arena. Full results from the Queensberry card.
Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a second-round stoppage victory over Fabio Wardley in their rematch at London's O2 Arena on Saturday night.
The British heavyweight made a fast start, putting Wardley under pressure from the opening bell before taking control of the contest.
Wardley struggled to deal with Dubois' power, with the champion forcing a standing count in the opening round.
Dubois continued to press forward in the second, landing further heavy shots before Wardley's corner threw in the towel at 2:21.
The victory brings a decisive end to the rematch, with Dubois successfully defending his world title in front of a London crowd.
Jalolov wins as O'Doherty and Gomez Jr draw
Elsewhere on the Queensberry Promotions card, Olympic gold medallist Bakhodir Jalolov secured a unanimous decision victory over Solomon Dacres in their heavyweight contest.
Louie O'Doherty and Michael Gomez Jr fought to a majority draw, while Adam Olaniyan stopped Dan Garber in the second round.
Nelson Birchall also impressed, recording a seventh-round stoppage victory over Levi Giles.
Dubois vs Wardley 2: Full results
Main card
Daniel Dubois def. Fabio Wardley via TKO, round 2 (2:21)
Louie O'Doherty drew with Michael Gomez Jr via majority draw
Adam Olaniyan def. Dan Garber via TKO, round 2
Bakhodir Jalolov def. Solomon Dacres via unanimous decision
Nelson Birchall def. Levi Giles via TKO, round 7
Preliminary card
Tony Curtis def. Kerim Agius via TKO, round 4
Zayn Ahmed def. Kasey Bradnum via TKO, round 1
Leighton Birchall def. Luis Vara Carrillo via unanimous decision
Manny Safari def. Jake Pollard via TKO, round 5
Fawas Aborode def. Rashid Omar via TKO, round 4
Aaron Noriega def. Leonardo Baez via TKO, round 4
Issiah Hamilton-Allen def. Jensen Irving via unanimous decision
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