Fabio Wardley comforted his mother, Shonni-leigh, from the ringside following a tough loss to Daniel Dubois. Referee Howard Foster halted the bout 28 seconds into the 11th round as Wardley could no longer defend himself.
Despite not being knocked down by Dubois, Wardley, 31, suffered a swollen right eye and a bleeding nose, impairing his vision and breathing during the match. Following the stoppage, Wardley collapsed on the canvas due to exhaustion and relief from the fight’s end.
After regaining his composure, Wardley, the former champion, sought out his mother at ringside, reassuring her of his well-being before returning to his corner. The British Boxing Board of Control doctors assessed his injuries in the ring multiple times but allowed the fight to proceed each time.
Although Wardley initially dominated by knocking Dubois down twice in the early rounds, he struggled later on, leading to a consensus that he lost the majority of the later rounds. Fans and observers criticized the delay in the fight’s stoppage, with some deeming it uncomfortable and brutal to watch.
Criticism was also directed at the referee for what was perceived as a late intervention. DAZN offers an annual pass starting at £15.99 monthly or £119.99 annually, providing access to a wide range of fights and events.
Despite the challenging match, Wardley’s mother, a devoted supporter, has always been present at his fights. Wardley expressed his gratitude for her unwavering support and active presence in his boxing journey.
