Published September 30, 2026. Featured image: symbolic editorial illustration of a boxing ring and MMA cage; it does not depict either fighter or an actual event.
Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are scheduled to meet again on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The O2 in London, with the WBO heavyweight championship at stake. The World Boxing Organization lists the contest on its upcoming-fights calendar, while The O2’s official event page confirms the date, venue and rematch billing. It is a prominent fixture on the international heavyweight calendar, and one in which the second meeting carries very different expectations from the first.
Why the rematch matters
The pair have already shared a championship-level contest. Dubois won their previous meeting by an eleventh-round stoppage in May, meaning Wardley enters the return bout with specific adjustments to make rather than an entirely unfamiliar opponent to study. The October event now gives Dubois an opportunity to defend the WBO belt in a rematch and Wardley a chance to reverse the earlier result. That is the sporting context, not a prediction of how either boxer will perform on the night.
The tactical questions are straightforward but consequential. Can Wardley manage the exchanges differently over the championship distance, and can Dubois reproduce the pressure and finishing opportunities that defined their first fight? Those questions will only be answered in the ring. The scheduled matchup is confirmed; an outcome is not.
Confirmed event information
The O2 lists Saturday, October 17, as the event date and advertises tickets through its official ticketing partner, AXS. Fans planning to attend should rely on the venue’s current event details for entry arrangements and any revised door times. The Ring event listing also identifies the WBO heavyweight title as the prize and lists DAZN pay-per-view coverage; regional broadcast availability and pricing should be checked directly with the broadcaster.
The matchup is a reminder that a first result does not settle every competitive question. A rematch can change the conditions under which two heavyweights engage: pacing, distance, defensive responsibility and decisions under pressure may all become more important after a previous late stoppage. Those are possibilities to watch, not claims about either camp’s private plans.
What happens next
As of September 30, the fight is scheduled for October 17, not completed. Official scheduling information may change, so any late card or broadcast developments should be checked with the organizers. The clearest sources for the main event remain the WBO calendar and The O2.
