Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns to capture the WBO heavyweight title in an 11th-round stoppage against bloodied challenger Fabio Wardley. Wardley sent Dubois down with a flush right hand at 10 seconds, then again in the third round, before Dubois rallied with heavy shots that eventually forced the referee's intervention in a thrilling heavyweight classic.

The 28-year-old Dubois silenced critics with his clinical power display, securing his 23rd professional victory and becoming a two-time world champion. Wardley, 31, suffered his first career defeat in 22 fights despite his nose being damaged and one eye swollen shut during his courageous performance that lived up to the bout's 'don't blink' tagline.

Dubois's victory reasserts him at the top of the division while ending Wardley's fairytale rise from the unlicensed white-collar circuit. Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a rematch clause exists, setting the stage for what promises to be another explosive encounter between these two British heavyweights.