Fighter Profile:
Daniel Dubois

Born and raised in London, Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois turned professional in 2017 and quickly established himself as one of British boxing’s most powerful heavyweight prospects.

Since then, his career has developed through British and international titles, two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and major victories over the likes of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgović and Anthony Joshua.

In May 2026, Dubois produced another defining performance, recovering from two early knockdowns to stop Fabio Wardley in the 11th round and claim the WBO World Heavyweight Championship, becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion in the process.

Nickname: Dynamite / Triple D
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Record: 23 Wins (21 KOs) – 3 Losses
Height: 6’5” (196 cm)
Reach: 78” (198 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Nationality: British
Born: 6 September 1997, London, UK
Professional Debut: 8 April 2017
Rounds Boxed: 95
KO Percentage: 95.65%

Dubois’ professional career has included a succession of significant heavyweight contests.

After building an unbeaten record during his early career, Dubois defeated Nathan Gorman by fifth-round stoppage in July 2019 to win the British Heavyweight Championship at just 21 years old. He subsequently added Commonwealth and WBO International honours to his growing collection of titles.

His first professional defeat came against Joe Joyce in November 2020. Dubois was forced to retire after suffering an eye injury in the 10th round, ending his unbeaten run at 15 fights. Dubois rebuilt his career with victories over Bogdan Dinu, Joe Cusumano, Trevor Bryan and Kevin Lerena, before stepping back onto the world-title stage against Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023. Usyk stopped Dubois in the ninth round in Wroclaw.

Dubois responded impressively with a 10th-round stoppage of Jarrell Miller in December 2023 before defeating Filip Hrgović by eighth-round TKO in June 2024. That victory secured the IBF interim heavyweight title, with Dubois subsequently elevated to full IBF champion after Usyk vacated the belt.

On 21 September 2024, Dubois delivered arguably the biggest victory of his career at Wembley Stadium, stopping fellow Brit Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF World Heavyweight Championship. Dubois dropped Joshua in the first, third, fourth and fifth rounds before the contest was stopped 59 seconds into round five. The event attracted a record post-war British boxing crowd of 96,000.

The victory was subsequently recognised by The Ring as its 2024 Knockout of the Year.

Dubois returned to Wembley on 19 July 2025 for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, this time with the unified heavyweight championship on the line. Usyk stopped Dubois in the fifth round, handing him the third defeat of his professional career.

Rather than ending his world-title ambitions, Dubois returned to action with another opportunity to regain a championship.

On 9 May 2026, Dubois faced fellow British heavyweight Fabio Wardley at Co-op Live in Manchester for the vacant WBO World Heavyweight Championship. The fight proved to be one of the most dramatic contests of Dubois’ career. Wardley dropped Dubois early in the opening round and again in the third, but Dubois recovered and gradually turned the fight in his favour.

Dubois eventually stopped Wardley at 28 seconds of the 11th round, becoming a two-time world heavyweight champion and adding the WBO belt to his list of major honours.

• Youngest British Heavyweight Champion (Captured at age 21 in 2019)
  
• Ring Magazine’s Knockout of the Year (2024) – For KO over Anthony Joshua
  
• Record-breaking Attendance – Headlined a 96,000-capacity event at Wembley Stadium
  
• Multiple Regional and International Titles – Including WBC Youth, WBO European, WBO Global, and more
  

Dubois’ high knockout ratio of 95% ranks him among the most dangerous punchers in modern heavyweight boxing.

Dubois’ fighting style is defined by relentless aggression, devastating power, and refined technical ability:

• Explosive Knockout Power: With 21 of his 22 wins coming by way of knockout, Dubois is known for ending fights in emphatic fashion.
  
• Relentless Pressure: He overwhelms opponents with volume and aggression, often taking control from the first bell.
  
• Sharp Jab and Combination Work: His jab is used effectively to set up powerful combinations and keep opponents on the back foot.
  
• Physical Advantages: Standing at 6’5” with a solid frame and 78” reach, he uses his size to control distance and absorb punishment.
• Stamina and Endurance: Dubois maintains a high pace throughout his fights, showing conditioning that allows him to remain a threat in the later rounds.

Daniel Dubois’ next challenge comes against a familiar opponent. Following his dramatic 11th-round victory over Fabio Wardley in May 2026, Wardley activated his contractual rematch clause, setting up a second meeting between the two British heavyweights.

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley II is scheduled for Saturday 17 October 2026 at The O2 in London, with Dubois’ WBO World Heavyweight Championship on the line.

The first encounter saw Dubois recover from two knockdowns before stopping Wardley in the championship rounds. The rematch gives Wardley an immediate opportunity to challenge for the WBO title again, while Dubois will look to retain the championship he won in Manchester.

For boxing fans, it is another major all-British heavyweight showdown – and another huge night on the London boxing calendar.

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