Daniel Dubois has a habit of changing the storyline, with the latest being a 9 May 2026 TKO win over Fabio Wardley and a confirmed rematch on 17 October 2026 at the O2 Arena in London. Here is the verified part of the Daniel Dubois story — record, family background, and the fight that is already making headlines.
Record: 23–3–0 (22 KOs) · Height: 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) · Reach: 78 in (198 cm) · Stance: Orthodox · Current title: WBO Heavyweight Champion
Key facts at a glance
Dubois’s own HeavyweightBoxing profile and the Wikipedia biography line up on the main numbers, so those are the most reliable places to start.
| Item | Recorded detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Dubois |
| Nickname | Dynamite |
| Born | 6 September 1997 |
| Nationality | British |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Record | 23 wins, 3 losses, 22 KOs |
| Current title | WBO Heavyweight Champion |
Sources: HeavyweightBoxing profile, Wikipedia biography, Royal Albert Hall archive entry.
Confirmed facts
The record
- 23 wins, 3 losses, 22 KOs on the HeavyweightBoxing list.
- Born 6 September 1997 in London, per the Wikipedia biography.
- A TKO win over Fabio Wardley on 9 May 2026 is part of the same official fight list.
The 2024 breakthrough
- Retained the IBF heavyweight title by knockout against Anthony Joshua on 21 September 2024.
- The fight took place at Wembley Stadium, according to the Wikipedia timeline.
Family background
- Born in Greenwich, London, and is British.
- His mother is from Nigeria; his father’s origin is not widely reported.
- Profiles that check the Jamaica question say he does not have Jamaican ancestry.
The next fight
- DAZN reports the Dubois–Wardley rematch is confirmed.
- HeavyweightBoxing also lists the fight at the O2 Arena in London on 17 October 2026.
The fight to watch: Dubois vs. Wardley 2
On 9 May 2026, HeavyweightBoxing’s official list records a TKO win over Fabio Wardley in Manchester. On 24 September 2026, DAZN reported that the rematch had been confirmed. The venue is not a small rumour: the same profile lists the O2 Arena in London as the location for the 17 October 2026 date.
“DAZN reports the Dubois–Wardley rematch is confirmed for 17 October 2026 at the O2 Arena.” — DAZN
Career markers that matter
The defining result of the recent record came on 21 September 2024. According to the Wikipedia timeline, Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight title with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. That result still frames every conversation about him.
“Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight title with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua on 21 September 2024 at Wembley Stadium.” — Wikipedia
Before that, the public record already noted his London roots. The Royal Albert Hall archive entry is a reminder that Dubois has been part of British fight cards in venues beyond the headline arenas.
- 6 September 1997: born in London (Wikipedia).
- 21 September 2024: retained the IBF title vs. Anthony Joshua by knockout (Wikipedia).
- 9 May 2026: TKO win vs. Fabio Wardley in Manchester (HeavyweightBoxing).
- 17 October 2026: scheduled rematch vs. Wardley at the O2 Arena (DAZN) and (HeavyweightBoxing).
Family background: what is confirmed and what is not
Dubois was born in Greenwich, London, and is British. The reliable public record also says his mother is from Nigeria, while his father’s origin is not widely reported. Claims about a Jamaican link do not hold up in the profiles that have checked the family background closely.
- Confirmed: London-born and British.
- Confirmed: Nigerian roots on his mother’s side.
- Not confirmed: any detailed timeline of his father’s family origin.
- Not confirmed: the Jamaican-ancestry claim.
Has Daniel Dubois ever lost a fight?
Yes. Daniel Dubois has three losses in his professional career: a TKO defeat to Joe Joyce in 2020, a TKO loss to Oleksandr Usyk in 2023, and one other loss. His overall record stands at 23 wins, 3 losses, with 22 knockouts, per the HeavyweightBoxing list.
How rich is Daniel Dubois?
Net‑worth figures for boxers are usually estimates, not audited public accounts. Dubois’s purse money is not published in the fight records used here, so any round number in a headline should be treated as a guess, not as a verified number.
The verified numbers are the ones on his fight record: 23 wins, 3 losses, 22 knockouts. Those numbers, and the 2024 Joshua win, are the safest facts when the discussion turns to money and market value.
What date is Usyk vs Dubois 2?
No official date has been announced. The first fight took place on 26 August 2023, with Dubois losing by TKO. A rematch has been discussed, but as of now the only confirmed bout on his schedule is the Wardley rematch on 17 October 2026.
Where are Daniel Dubois’ parents originally from?
His mother is from Nigeria. His father’s origin is not widely reported. Dubois was born in Greenwich, London and is British. Claims of Jamaican ancestry have not been confirmed by reliable sources.
Is Daniel Dubois Jamaican?
No. Dubois is British, born in London. Profiles that have checked the question closely say he does not have Jamaican ancestry.
What about Caroline Dubois?
Yes, Caroline Dubois is part of the same public story. She is also a British boxer from London, and she has competed at a high level as a lightweight. The reason the question gets asked is that the two share the same last name and the same sport, but not the same fight-week spotlight.
Is there a confirmed public explanation for any family distance? No. That part of the story is personal and has not been turned into a formal statement by either boxer. The verified record is simple: both are part of a London boxing family, while their private relationship is not something fight results can answer.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Daniel Dubois related to Caroline Dubois?
Yes. Both are London-based boxers from the same family, although neither has made the sibling relationship a regular part of a fight-week press release.
Is Caroline Dubois English?
Yes. Caroline Dubois is British, born in London, and has represented Great Britain in amateur competition.
Does Daniel Dubois have Jamaican ancestry?
Profiles that check the family background closely say his mother is from Nigeria, his father’s origin is not widely reported, and he does not have Jamaican ancestry.
What is Daniel Dubois’s professional record?
According to the HeavyweightBoxing list, his record is 23 wins, 3 losses, 22 knockouts.
Who won Daniel Dubois vs. Anthony Joshua?
Dubois won by knockout on 21 September 2024, retaining the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium, according to the Wikipedia timeline.
Is the 2026 Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley rematch confirmed?
Yes. DAZN reports that the rematch is confirmed for 17 October 2026, and HeavyweightBoxing lists the O2 Arena in London as the venue.
Why doesn’t Caroline Dubois speak to Daniel Dubois?
There is no confirmed public statement from either boxer that gives a single reason. Treat that part of the story as private unless they choose to change it.
The path ahead
The verified record tells a simple story: British heavyweight, 23 wins, 3 losses, and a 2024 knockout over Anthony Joshua that changed the division. The next chapter already has a date, a venue, and an opponent. Now the only remaining question is whether Dubois turns the rumour mill into a victory on 17 October 2026.
Related reading
- DAZN: Daniel Dubois news
- HeavyweightBoxing: Daniel Dubois profile
- Wikipedia: Daniel Dubois
- Royal Albert Hall archives: Daniel Dubois
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Henry William Bennett Murray is a staff writer for CivicInsight.uk, covering UK public affairs, policy and civic life. He works under Editor-in-Chief Rebecca Langford, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.