Audley Harrison, the Olympic super‑heavyweight gold medallist, has called for a pause before Fabio Wardley faces Daniel Dubois again. Harrison believes Wardley was stopped too late in their 11‑round clash, where the champion’s WBO title was lost after the referee halted the fight on his feet.

Harrison argues Wardley should have been pulled out earlier, stating the bout was one round too long. He added that Wardley’s rematch clause obliges him to secure a return fight, but emphasizes the need for a thorough reassessment of tactics and conditioning. Harrison urges Wardley’s team, led by Ben Davison, to “go back to the drawing board” and address the gaps that left Dubois’ boxing fundamentals decisive from the fifth round onward.

While acknowledging Dubois’ skill, Harrison notes that the financial lure of a rematch is hard to refuse in boxing’s business model. He predicts the rematch clause will ultimately be triggered, but insists that the fighter’s preparation must improve to compete effectively. The debate over timing and strategy adds a new layer to what has already been a brutal heavyweight saga.