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Fabio Wardley has revealed exactly what he wants when he faces Daniel Dubois again, with the former WBO heavyweight champion targeting a knockout in their rematch. Wardley says he wants a knockout when the two heavyweights meet again on October 17 at London’s O2 Arena. The fight comes after a brutal first meeting in Manchester that ended Wardley’s unbeaten record and cost him his world title. Speaking at a Queensberry press conference, Wardley sat in front of the championship belt he lost and delivered a direct message. “I’ll come through on the night with a knockout,” he said. The Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch carries added tension after their first fight delivered two knockdowns before Dubois rallied to stop Wardley in the 11th round. Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois Rematch Has a Clear Goal The Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois rematch follows their May 9 fight at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena. Wardley dropped Dubois after only 10 seconds and scored another knockdown in the third round. Dubois survived the early pressure and gradually took control of the fight as Wardley began to fade. By the 11th round, Dubois had taken control. Wardley’s nose was badly damaged and one eye was closing. Referee Howard Foster stopped the contest. Wardley did not hit the canvas, but the damage forced the stoppage. The defeat ended Wardley’s unbeaten professional record and cost him the WBO heavyweight title. He then activated his rematch clause, setting up the Daniel Dubois rematch. Daniel Dubois Survived Two Knockdowns Daniel Dubois showed his ability to recover after falling behind early against Wardley. The London heavyweight got up from both knockdowns and continued to pressure Wardley. Daniel Dubois enters the rematch with momentum after stopping Fabio Wardley in their first meeting and securing another major win. He has also suffered professional defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, but his performance against Wardley added another important chapter to his career. Wardley has continued to describe the second fight as revenge. He has also said the O2 Arena feels like a second home. His latest statement goes further. The former champion says he will not leave the result to the judges. Wardley has stopped 19 of his 20 wins, showing why knockout power remains central to his approach. His two knockdowns remain the clearest evidence. Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley Fight Date and What Comes Next The O2 Arena in London will host the Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch on October 17, with DAZN set to broadcast the heavyweight clash live. The quick return comes about five months after their demanding first fight. Promoter Frank Warren has described the first contest as one of the best heavyweight fights he has staged. The rematch now gives both fighters another chance to settle the rivalry. Both Wardley and Dubois have built their records around knockout victories, and both have already shown they can hurt each other. Wardley wants to avenge his loss to Dubois by securing a knockout in their rematch. Dubois will look to repeat his first-fight success. For Wardley, the message remains simple. “I’ll come through on the night with a knockout.” The answer to that prediction will come on October 17, when the Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley rematch finally begins.