Dubois vs Wardley 2: Fight Date, Odds Preview & How to Watch

It’s been five months since this pair met in Manchester. The show-stopping event is already billed as a Fight of the Year frontrunner. It’s time to run it back as Dubois vs Wardley 2 takes place on Saturday 17 October 2026 at The O2 in London. Current WBO heavyweight champ Daniel Dubois (23-3, 22 KOs) is set to defend his belt for the first time. The challenger is the same man ‘DDD’ defeated in May, despite being knocked down twice: Fabio Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs).

This page will cover the main fight details, explain the current odds, introduce the tale of the tape, paths to victory for both men and share how fans can watch it live in the UK.

Dubois vs Wardley 2 – Fight Overview & Main Details

• Date: 17 October, 2026
• Venue: O2, London
• Time: Ring walks expected around 10:30 PM BST
• On the Line: WBO heavyweight championship belt
• Fight structure: heavyweight bout, scheduled for 12 rounds
• Betting available at 7bet UK

Fabio Wardley activated the rematch clause in his contract only 6 days after his devastating loss on 15 May. Soon after, the bout was confirmed for The O2. While Wardley looked to have the upper hand in a blood-filled heavyweight thriller, knocking Dubois down twice, it was ‘DDD’ who got the W by knocking the champ out in the penultimate round. 

As always, for the full range of heavyweight markets, head to the boxing betting section.

Dubois vs Wardley 2: Betting Odds Overview

Below you can find a comprehensive overview of some of the most popular and discussed markets for Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2. All listed markets are available right now and should be available come fight night. Each market is also explained so bettors can make more informed decisions.

IMPORTANT: The Dubois vs Wardley 2 odds below are correct at the time of writing but could shift in either direction. Always check the latest prices before committing to a wager, and bet within your means.

Winner

This is the most straightforward pick on the card. It’s a binary bet, where you need to back either Daniel Dubois or Fabio Wardley to get their hand raised at the end of the fight. Whether the victory comes by KO/TKO, a thrown-in towel, or judges’ decision won’t affect the outcome. A correct decision wins the bet regardless. Here is how the numbers look:

While the last bout was an outstandingly difficult affair for both gladiators, 7bet’s book prices Dubois as the heavy favourite at ¼, implying a win probability of around 80%. Wardley is the obvious underdog by the numbers, priced at 27/10, implying roughly 27% chances of coming out victorious. 

That is a clear favourite, even though Dubois was knocked down twice in the first fight, which suggests the market puts more weight on how that fight finished than on how it started. These numbers are only correct at the time of writing, and could shift to either Wardley’s or Dubois’ favour. Do your research before placing real-money bets.

Method of Victory

In the ‘Method of Victory’ market, punters need to guess two things: the winner and how exactly the bout will end. You can pick KO/TKO or disqualification, or a decision win for either fighter or a draw. This market is much more specific than ‘Fight Winner’, and thus the prices are higher. Here’s the overview of the numbers at 7bet:

Right now, Dubois by KO, TKO, or disqualification is the shortest price in this market at 6/11, implying about a 65% probability. Wardley by KO, TKO or disqualification follows at 15/4 (about 21%). The numbers align with both fighters’ CVs 

A stoppage is highly likely when it comes to heavyweights with a combined KO ratio of 95%+. Before 17 October, Dubois has won 22 of his 23 fights by KO/TKO, while Wardley has won 19 of his 20 the same way. A draw is also available at 19/1, reflecting just how rare (although possible) such an occurrence is in a heavyweight title fight like Dubois vs Wardley 2.

Round Total

With the ‘Round Total’ wager, bettors need to correctly guess whether the fight is going to last longer or stop shorter than a set number of rounds. For example, backing Over 7.5 means the 8th round needs to start for the bet to win. On the other hand, Under 7.5 means it ends in R7 or earlier. Often, you can find various thresholds to choose from, but let’s look at what’s available right now:

Over 7.5 at 10/13 (~57 % implied) is a shade shorter than Under 7.5 at 10/11 (~52% implied). This indicates that the bookmaker leans towards the fight reaching round 8, at least. After removing the bookmaker’s margin, the split is even closer: 52% for Over and 48% for Under. 

When betting on ‘Round Total’, make sure to research extensively because Dubois has had big fights that ended early. Triple ‘D’ KO’d Anthony Joshua in R5 and was himself knocked out by Usyk in R5, keeping the Under in play. On the other hand, Wardley’s last three fights ended in rounds 10 or 11, which is why Over can’t be counted out. 

Will the Fight Go the Distance?

One more binary pick with a simple question at stake: Will the Judges Come into Play after 12 Rounds? Pick ‘Yes’ if you believe that Dubois and Wardley will both be standing at the final bell, or back ‘No’ if there’s some stoppage in the cards. Here’s how the numbers stack up right now:

‘No’ is the favourite at 1/4, implying that it has an 80% chance, while ‘Yes’ carries much longer odds of 27/10 (around 27% implied). If you were to read the numbers alongside the ‘Round Total’ market, you’d see that the 7bet book expects stoppages in the middle or later rounds rather than early. Both fighters are tremendous KO artists, so one devastating blow could end things early.

As always, don’t forget that these figures are a rough reading of the prices, not an official forecast. 

Other Popular Markets

With Dubois vs Wardley 2 fast approaching, more odds should become available. The extensiveness and depth could vary, but as the 17 October is highly anticipated, there could be plenty of Dubois vs Wardley 2 Betting odds to choose from. Let’s see which markets are often found in high-profile heavyweight bouts:

• Winner & Exact Round – a longer-odds proposal of combining the Fight Winner and a specific round prediction. Punters need to correctly guess the winner and the round in which the boxer will finish.
• Round Group Betting & Winner – similar to the market above but with slightly more flexibility. Instead of guessing the winner and the exact round, bettors pick a round bracket, for example, Wardley in R10-12, requiring the challenger to come out on top in the last 3. There are multiple selections to choose from.
• 1×2 – this market includes some form of insurance. You need to back a boxer to be a winner. Your bet still wins if the backed athlete gets their hand raised. However, if the bout goes the full 12 rounds and ends in a draw, your bet still wins. Thus, the odds are shorter than with the ‘Fight Winner’. 

Dubois vs Wardley 1: What Happened in the First Fight

Before diving into fighter profiles and the tale of the tape, let’s wind it back to see what exactly happened back on 9 May, when the pair first saw each other. That night, at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, Wardley was making his first-ever WBO title defence. Just 10 seconds into the 1st, the then-champ landed a vicious right overhand, forcing Dubois to kiss the canvas. 

Wardley dropped ‘DDD’ again in R3, but he got back up again and slowly but surely took control of the centre. Tired in the later rounds, Wardley started taking more and more punishment, with his face swelling heavily. With only 28 seconds left in round 11, the ref stepped in and called it a night. Wardley was still on his feet, but Dubois was overwhelmingly pummelling, and it seemed like the right time for the bell. 

Both camps have said what they took from it, and we can expect a more polished version of both athletes come 17 October. Now it’s time for the profiles of the boxers.

Daniel Dubois – ‘DDD’ (23-3, 22 KOs)

Hailing from London, Daniel Dubois is 29 years old, with a resume that matches the current generation’s greats. The 6’5” heavyweight is a former IBF champ, and the W over Wardley made him a two-time world heavyweight champion. 

Dubois’ biggest victory came in September 2024, when he demolished Anthony Joshua in Round 5, in front of a packed Wembley. That really put him on the map. However, ‘DDD’ hasn’t been able to capitalise on that success 100%, as he lost to Oleksandr Usyk twice (in 2023 and 2025). The second loss to ‘the Cat’ was extremely painful as the British heavyweight got KO’d in the 5th. 

In pre-fight press conferences, Dubois claimed that he would “break Wardley down easier” compared to last time. Come fight night, we’ll see whether ‘DDD’ just talked the talk, or is he going to walk the walk, especially since the challenger dropped him twice last time.

Fabio Wardley (20-1-1, 19 KOs)

Fabio Wardley, 31, comes from Ipswich. He has a 20-1-1 record with 19 KOs. He also stands 6’5” and has a 78” reach. He’s one of the hardest hitters and is hailed as the next in line to the Fury/Joshua/Dubois trio of British A-listers. Before the first bout versus Dubois, the only blemish on Wardley’s CV was a split-decision draw with Frazer Clarke. He avenged it in spectacular fashion, stopping him in the first round in Riyadh 7 months later.

Compared to ‘DDD’, Wardley has had to dig deeper for his high-profile victories. The Ipswich native came back from behind on the scorecards to KO Justis Huni in R10. A few months after that, he needed 11 rounds to stop Joseph Parker and claim the interim WBO title as Usyk vacated his unified spot. He has fought at The O2 twice, against Clarke and Parker, so the venue is familiar.

Current challenger and former champ had some criticism towards his corner after Dubois vs Wardley 1. Still, Wardley remained confident, saying he’s not changing coaches. At the same time, he’ll need to have a better game plan or take care of business in the early minutes to reclaim the hardware from Dubois.

Dubois vs Wardley: Tale of the Tape

The physical numbers are nearly identical. Both men have the same height and reach, and both finish fights inside the distance nearly at the same rate. The two noticeable differences are: Wardley is two years older, and Dubois has more experience – 26 pro bouts vs Wardley’s 22. 

Key Points Before the Fight – What to Watch for in Dubois vs Wardley 2: Fight of the Year

• Opening Rounds – most of what went wrong for Dubois in May happened in the first three. As he was dropped twice, it’s no surprise that his trainer promised a faster start. If ‘DDD’ is found by Wardley’s vicious overhands early, once again, the challenger could end things prematurely. 
• Late–round Endings – as we mentioned before, Wardley’s last three fights ended in rounds 10, 11 and 11. While he has been able to capitalise very late on some occasions, deep waters could be, once again, where Dubois takes over the reins.  
• Preparation is key – Dubois has described his camp to be smooth, and there are questions about Wardley’s fitness, as it has only been a few months after a serious beating. Many experts and books are leaning toward Dubois winning again, but if Fabio Wardley learned from last time, the contest could be much closer.

How Dubois Wins?

The most likely scenario for ‘DDD’ is to get out of the first few rounds relatively unscathed. He often struggles to defend against strong hitters early, so he’s most vulnerable then. If he can wear Wardley down and mark the face and body when the damage hurts most, the fight could end in his favour even sooner than the 11 rounds it took back in May. 

How Wardley Wins?

For the challenger, he needs more of the same from back in May, only amplified. Wardley must land heavy blows early, before Dubois settles. Analysts suggest that his best window is inside the first 5 rounds. If speedy assaults can’t knock ‘DDD’ out cold, Wardley must be less predictable than he was once Dubois took over the middle. A knockdown early would put pressure on the champ and require him to recover, providing Wardley his best shot at a W.

How to Watch Dubois vs Wardley 2 in the UK

You can watch Fight of the Year Dubois vs Wardley 2 on DAZN. It’s the event’s official broadcaster worldwide. The PPV should be included in the DAZN Ultimate package for existing subscribers, while everyone else can purchase one-time PPV access for £24.99. Coverage is expected to start around 7 PM BST on 17 October. Main event ring walks are scheduled no earlier than 10:30 PM BST, but times may shift depending on how the undercard goes. 

Once the fight begins, you can follow the live markets in the in-play section at 7bet.

FAQ

Is Dubois vs Wardley 2 a World Title Fight?

Yes, Daniel Dubois will be defending his WBO heavyweight title, which he won from the very same Fabio Wardley back in May.

How to Watch Dubois vs Wardley 2 in the UK?

DAZN is the official broadcaster. The standalone PPV costs £24.99, but DAZN Ultimate subscribers will have coverage included in their plan.

How Many Rounds is Dubois vs Wardley 2?

As a championship bout, it’s scheduled for 12 rounds at 3 minutes each.

How to Bet on Dubois vs Wardley 2 in the UK?

You need to be 18+ and have a verified account with available funds at 7bet. Once your account is verified, don’t forget to set up Responsible Gaming limits. Then, navigate to the ‘Sports’ and ‘Boxing’ sections, find this bout, add your preferred picks to the betslip, type in your wager amount and confirm the wager.

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