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Fabio Wardley decision met with surprise as Daniel Dubois rematch details emerge including date Fabio Wardley's rematch with Daniel Dubois is set to be announced for October, which has surprised the talkBOXING panel. And many are surprised by the new details from Frank Warren, with the sequel for two months' time set to be announced imminently. Wardley was stopped on his feet in a brutal and bruising slug-fest with Dubois in May, where he took some real damage. The Ipswich native informed organisers of his decision to activate a rematch clause, but it was expected the second bout would land at the back end of the year. But now dates are being explored for October, giving the pair a tight two month turnaround from now until their second battle. Warren said during a media round: “It will be in October. "We've just got to sort out the venue. We're working on the venue at the moment. We're looking at a couple of venues at the moment. “I believe we'll be in a position within the next week or so to announce it and that's going to be a cracker of a fight again. What a good fight that was first time around.” The target date is being widely reported to be October 17, with a view to securing the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester for a second time, after their first bout was a rip-roaring success. talkBOXING surprise at Wardley turnaround Wardley has yet to come out publicly since the all-out war against Dubois. And after taking the initiative to bring the clause, many believed Wardley would need sufficient time to recover before pursuing revenge. Dubois had put the pressure on and suggested he wouldn't wait around for his counterpart, planning to get active again in 2026. But now it will be a quick turnaround for the pair, as they look to settle their rivalry and move on to new pastures. Former world champion Paulie Malignaggi believes Wardley may have been better served with a tune-up fight before searching for redemption. He said on talkSPORT Boxing's Fight Night Daily podcast: “I think Wardley is determined to get the title back, so he’s hungry. "I think a fighter always wants that immediate get back. It’s up to the management to decide if it’s in his best interest or not. "From the outside looking in, I’m not sure. Maybe with Wardley, you might want to take one tune-up fight first before you get back into the rematch. " But, you know, they’re going right back into it. Maybe Wardley wants it badly, and he’s going to get it. Watch Boxing on DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue Sign up to DAZN to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans. Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate from just £24.99/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access. Alternatively, DAZN Standard is just £15.99/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events. “Unless Wardley catches Dubois, it is very difficult for me to be able to think that he’s able to make those kinds of adjustments,. "There’s just too many adjustments Wardley has to make, and I’m not sure he’s going to be able to make them in such a short amount of time.”