Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns and a brutal early gunfight to stop Fabio Wardley in the eleventh round of the heavyweight war in Manchester.

The WBO heavyweight title clash at Co-op Live appeared to be slipping away from Dubois in the opening rounds as Wardley dropped the former world champion twice and threatened to overwhelm him with sheer aggression.

Instead, Dubois weathered the storm, gradually broke down Wardley and ultimately forced a dramatic stoppage after eleven brutal rounds.

Wardley entered the fight, defeating Dubois with the first punch of the fight, before both men traded powerful shots in a disordered opening session. Dubois looked vulnerable again in the third quarter when he fell to another injured knee during another violent exchange.

Despite the early setbacks, Dubois slowly began to regain control as Wardley’s effectiveness declined and the penalty began to accumulate.

The return of Daniel Dubois

By the fourth, the momentum was starting to come back. Dubois hurt Wardley with solid shots and forced perceptible reactions from the previously undefeated challenger.

In the fifth and sixth rounds, Dubois took complete control.

Wardley struggled to establish his jab and control the pace as Dubois marched forward, applying measured pressure and harder punches. In the middle rounds, Wardley looked exhausted and severely damaged, particularly around his nose and mouth.

Dubois sensed the fight was changing.

The seventh and eighth rounds became a test of survival for Wardley, who somehow continued to fight despite appearing close to being stopped several times.

What made the fight so dramatic was that Wardley never stopped trying to score the equalizer. Even after a few rounds, he was punching backwards when Dubois gave him space.

The danger continued into the ninth quarter when Dubois nearly shut down the event in another round of wild rallies, with full live coverage of the Wardley vs. Dubois results documenting the swinging dynamics of the card.

Fabio Wardley

Heading into the championship rounds, both heavyweights looked exhausted.

Wardley was visibly weakening, while Dubois himself seemed exhausted after so much effort. The difference, however, was that Dubois still had enough power to finish the case.

Dubois landed two immaculate punches in the eleventh, ending the fight and preventing Wardley from continuing after one of the most dramatic heavyweight battles seen in Britain this year.

Frank Warren later revealed that there was a rematch clause, leaving the door open for Wardley to seek revenge after the first defeat of his professional career.

The result gives Dubois another major heavyweight victory after recovering from an early crash, while Wardley pushed the former champion to the limit in a fight that could easily have resulted in a second chapter.

The WBN Wardley vs Dubois scorecard and round-by-round coverage followed as Dubois completely turned the fight around after early knockdowns.

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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported in-ring performances. Read the full biography.

World Boxing News reports the results from Tokyo as Naoya Inoue takes on Junto Nakatani in a thrilling all-Japan fight that is the highlight of the Tokyo Dome.

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue returns in a career-defining fight against undefeated rival Nakatani in a twelve-round main event.

Two elite Japanese cinematographers are taking part in the competition. Inoue is looking to further his dominance, and Nakatani is looking to pick up the best win of his career.

Nakatani comes into the fight with momentum, fully aware that a victory over Inoue will push him firmly into the number one pound-for-pound conversation.

World Boxing News updates the results of each fight in the tab below after the fights are completed.

Undercard results against Inoue and Nakatani

(All times are in local Tokyo time)

21:26

Yoshiki Takei got back into the win column after a shocking loss to Christian Medina, earning his 13th career win over DeKang Wang.

The result was a bit controversial, however, as it looked like Wang had done enough to claim victory. The judges scored it twice, 76-76 and 77-75 for Takei.

20:26

Takuma Inoue put on a brilliant performance, defeating Japanese boxing legend Kazuto Ioka twice en route to a dominant victory. Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title in great style and, apart from winning in the fourth round, he was in complete control. Inoue made exceptional utilize of his excellent jab and stunning uppercuts to fully deserve his 22nd career triumph. Ioka is 37 years venerable and plans to retire after a Hall of Fame career.

In the post-fight interview, Inoue stated that he wants to unify the 118-pound division later this year.

19:06

Jin Sasaki picked up his second victory since a crushing loss to Brian Norman Jr. in 2025, defeating Sora Tanaka on points over ten rounds.

Sasaki earned the win with totals of 97-93 and 96-94, while the third judge awarded Tanaka 96-94.

18:09

Toshiki Shimomachi continued his push towards a world featherweight title shot by defeating Reiya Abe via close decision.

The pair fought for ten rounds, with the judges twice scoring 96-94 in Shimomachi’s favor and the third card reading 95-95.

17:55

The early action was in the super middleweight division Yuito Moriwaki defeat Deok No Yun by split decision in only the third fight. Meanwhile, Kosuke Tomioka AND Shogo Tanaka You couldn’t break it down after ten rounds in the flyweight division.

Inoue vs Nakatani match information

Inoue returns in front of his home crowd, looking to once again win against one of the most perilous opponents available in the lower weight classes.

The super bantamweight star has dominated the super bantamweight division, but Nakatani poses a up-to-date threat with his size, timing and knockout power that can turn a fight around.

Nakatani will be looking to apply pressure and test Inoue early on, with the champion looking to control the pace with accuracy, movement and his trademark finishing ability.

The result could have immediate ramifications for multiple governing bodies, including world titles and divisional domination.

Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Commission: Japan Boxing Commission
Promoter: Ohashi Promotions (Hideyuki Ohashi)
Broadcast: DAZN

All fights on the Tokyo card will be updated by World Boxing News as results become available throughout the event.

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Conor Benn defeated a clearly injured but stubborn Regis Prograis by unanimous decision after ten bruising rounds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

The British welterweight earned the verdict on all three scorecards by identical margins of 98-92 after a fierce fight that left Benn with sedate injuries around both eyes and Prograis struggling with what appeared to be a leg injury.

WBN also scored in the 98-92 fight.

Benn started quickly, landing pointed combinations and digging to the body while Prograis struggled to establish his move.

The former world champion looked to be struggling to keep his balance in the opening rounds as he struggled to cope with his injury, and Benn took advantage, charging forward and dictating the pace, doing the cleaner work.

Benn vs. Prograis

Despite the setback, Prograis showed his usual toughness, refusing to give up as the fight turned into a heated exchange at close range.

After the two clashed heads, Benn was injured around both eyes and the Briton struggled to bleed profusely as the fight escalated.

Prograis had moments of success in the middle rounds and even wobbled Benn in the seventh round, but the host continued to respond with sustained pressure and persistent bodywork.

Benn’s aggression and efficiency ultimately separated the two as Prograis continued to attack despite clearly not being 100 percent ready.

After ten demanding rounds, the judges unanimously sided with Benn, whose victory keeps him firmly in the welterweight division after another high-profile performance in London.

“The Destroyer” is now hopeful that Ryan Garcia will win the welterweight title after signing with Zuffa Boxing and leaving promoter Eddie Hearn under a cloud.

Hearn sat at ringside with no emotion, watching Benn win for the first time since their split.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported on ring performances. Read the full biography.