Dubois vs Wardley 2: How to Watch in Australia

Just five months have passed since their emphatic contest, but Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are wasting no time in getting back into the ring and touching gloves.

Dubois took the WBO World Heavyweight Title from Wardley after recording a KO/TKO victory in the 11th round.

It looked extremely unlikely after he suffered two early knockdowns, but he applied pressure on his opponent and forced the referee to step in before the end of the round.

Now, the pair will meet at London’s O2 Arena on Sunday, October 18, with the fight in the morning for Aussie viewers.

For fans wanting to witness the latest installment in this section of British boxing (away from all of the Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury talk), Aussies can watch the fight on DAZN PPV, Foxtel and Kayo.

Dubois vs Wardley 2: The Details

Event: WBO World Heavyweight Title rematch, 12 rounds

Date: Saturday 17 October 2026 in the UK, Sunday 18 October in Australia

Venue: The O2 Arena, London

Promoter: Queensberry Promotions (Frank Warren)

Broadcast: DAZN PPV, Foxtel and Kayo

Broadcast coverage: from 7:00pm BST (4:00am AEST Sunday)

Main event: Not expected before 10:30pm BST Sunday (07:30am AEST)

How to Watch Dubois vs Wardley 2 in Australia

As highlighted, a handful of broadcasters are offering the Dubois vs Wardley 2 fight to Aussie viewers.

One option is DAZN. You can buy the card as a one-off pay-per-view through the DAZN app or website, or subscribe to DAZN's Ultimate tier, which bundles a minimum of 12 PPV cards a year, this one included, into a single subscription alongside DAZN's regular boxing, football and golf coverage.

That Ultimate tier often pays for itself if you are an annual PPV viewer. Other options listed for this fight include Foxtel and Kayo. DAZN did complete a buyout of Foxtel Group in April 2025. A subscription is not needed for Kayo.

The fight is listed at $49.95.

Start Times Across Australia

Until the last Sunday of October, Britain remains on BST. 

That means the following times are likely for the start of the broadcast and then the expected ring-walk times of Dubois vs Wardley 2:

• Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart (AEDT) - 5am and 8:30am
• Brisbane (AEST) - 4am and 7:30am
• Adelaide (ACDT) - 4:30am and 8am
• Darwin (ACST) - 3:30am and 7am
• Perth (AWST) - 2am and 5:30am

What's at Stake in Dubois vs Wardley 2?

The two will return to fight for the WBO World Heavyweight Title, with Dubois having taken it from Wardley. 

Still, much more can be considered to be at stake for each fighter:

For Dubois, a second win would cement his superiority over Wardley and keep his ambition of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion on track. He has set himself a target of unifying all four major titles within six fights.

For Wardley, this is a chance to reclaim his title and avenge his only loss. He knocked Dubois down twice in their first fight but couldn’t finish him, and was eventually stopped himself.

For the winner, there’s a chance to fight in a unification bout in 2027, while the loser might find himself at a crossroads.

Dubois vs Wardley 2 Betting Markets

We’ve already written a preview for the upcoming fight, with our betting predictions alongside the latest Grade A fight odds.

This fight is one where we think the method of victory market has something to offer beyond the moneyline. If you’re thinking about this market, it helps to understand the difference between KO and TKO before you settle on a selection.

We’ve also considered round betting markets for additional value, although the fight going the distance may appeal to some.

The knockout rate and power of both fighters make this outcome seem unlikely. Of their combined last 10 fights, only one has gone the distance (Wardley vs Clarke 1).

If you are weighing up a bet on this one reaching the scorecards, it is worth having boxing decisions explained so you know exactly what a UD, SD or MD would mean for your selection.