By Felix Jesus Mendoza
The heavyweight division does not give up and The first movement has already been confirmed after the recent battle in the United Kingdom. Less than a week after losing his undefeated status, Fabio Wardley has decided formally execute the revenge clause to try to regain his position in the elite of world boxing.
The previous fight ended with a technical knockout in the eleventh round in favor of Daniel Duboiswho now holds the World Boxing Organization title (OMB).
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Despite having fallen in the first and third roundsDubois managed to reverse the situation through constant punishment that left the face of Fabio Wardley seriously injured before official arrest.
The analysis after the first professional defeat
After being examined by medical services, it was confirmed that the 31-year-old boxer did not need hospital treatment, which expedited his decision to return to the gym. In statements offered to Sky Sports actions, Fabio Wardley He expressed his pride in the dedication shown in the ring.
“The boxing world knows my character and Saturday night showed it without a doubt”Wardley said.
The boxer’s record stood at 20 wins, one loss and one draw, maintaining a high rate of fast-track finishes. For this new challenge, Fabio Wardley recognizes that it must adjust its defensive strategy, since, although the confrontation was classified as an epic clash According to the specialized press, technical errors cost him his belt.
The determination to recover the WBO belt
The path to the top for the British fighter was particular, as he achieved champion status after Oleksandr Usyk’s resignation from the title. Now, with the experience of the first meeting, Fabio Wardley He sent a direct message to his executioner through Sky Sports actions: “It was an epic fight, but I made some mistakes that I will correct in the rematch. Congratulations to Daniel, but I’m coming for you… and for my belt”.
The promoter and the boxer’s work team hope that the facial injuries heal completely before establishing a definitive date for the second fight. Meanwhile, expectations are growing among fans, who want to see if Fabio Wardley He will be able to apply the necessary adjustments to overcome the physical power that Dubois demonstrated in the final stretch of their last confrontation.
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