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How to watch the Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 fight on Virgin TV
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Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley go toe-to-toe in a blockbuster heavyweight rematch, with revenge, bragging rights and career momentum on the line. Here’s how to catch every punch live on DAZN with Virgin Media
By Kirsten Tierney, Content Specialist
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- 15 October 2026
Two of Britain's biggest heavyweight names go head-to-head as Daniel Dubois takes on Fabio Wardley in a highly anticipated rematch packed with power, pride and unfinished business. With both men determined to make their mark, expect fireworks when they step between the ropes.
Dubois has established himself as one of boxing's most dangerous heavyweights, thanks to his explosive punching power and aggressive approach. Standing opposite him is Wardley, the hard-hitting Ipswich fighter looking to bounce back after losing their first encounter. For Dubois, it's a chance to reinforce his position among the heavyweight elite; for Wardley, it's an opportunity to turn the tables and get his revenge.
With heavyweight bragging rights and career momentum on the line, can Dubois come out on top once again, or will Wardley settle the score in spectacular style? Watch every punch live on DAZN with Virgin Media from 7pm on Saturday 17 October.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of fight night.
Daniel Dubois: what you need to know
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Daniel Dubois has become one of the biggest names in British heavyweight boxing, earning a reputation for explosive power and spectacular knockouts. The London fighter has taken on some of the toughest challenges in the division, combining relentless pressure with fight-ending punching power to establish himself as a major force on the world stage.
Now the WBO heavyweight champion, Dubois heads into this contest looking to successfully defend his title and continue his rise at the very top of the sport. With every fight carrying huge significance in the heavyweight division, another dominant performance would further cement his place among boxing’s elite.
Fabio Wardley: what you need to know
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Fabio Wardley has emerged as one of the most exciting figures in British heavyweight boxing, making the leap from the unlicensed scene to the sport’s biggest stages. With fearless aggression and a habit of producing dramatic finishes, the Ipswich fighter has built a reputation as a heavyweight who’s never far away from a knockout moment.
Wardley gets the chance to settle the score as he takes on Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated rematch. Having come up short in their first meeting, he'll be determined to show how much he has grown and prove he belongs among the division's leading contenders. Known for his relentless pressure and all-action style, Wardley won’t be short on belief as he looks to turn the tables.
Dubois v Wardley: how do they measure up?
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Dubois vs Wardley 2: unfinished business
Two British heavyweights. One huge rematch. Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are set to run it back, with pride, power and plenty on the line when they meet in the ring once again.
Both men have built their reputations on explosive punching power, so don’t expect this one to go quietly. Dubois will be aiming to make another statement on the heavyweight stage, while Wardley will be out to prove he belongs among the division’s biggest names.
With every round capable of turning the fight on its head, this is the kind of contest that can deliver drama in an instant. Will Dubois come out on top again, or can Wardley seize his moment? Either way, fight fans are in for a heavyweight spectacle.
When is Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 on TV?
You can watch every minute of the action live on DAZN with Virgin Media from 7pm on Saturday 17 October. The fight is available to purchase from 10am on Tuesday 13 October for £24.99 and is available in HD viewing only.
The event cannot be recorded but a repeat of the clash will be shown on DAZN at 8am and 4pm on Sunday 18 October (last playouts). The purchase will include access to the fight as it happens live, and any repeats the following day.
Customers who purchase the live event can watch all repeats at no extra cost. Customers who do not purchase the live event can buy access to the repeats separately for the same price as the live event.
Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley 2 undercard
Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.
Lightweight
Adam Olaniyan vs TBA
Heavyweight
Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres
Heavyweight
How to watch Dubois v Wardley 2 on Virgin TV
To watch this event, you must have a TiVo® box, Virgin TV V6 box (powered by TiVo®), a Virgin TV 360 box or Stream box.
Those with our TiVo® and V6 boxes: Go to Home > On Demand > Live Events. Press the red button then choose the event and follow the instructions on screen. A TV PIN may not be required. To view your booking, once purchased, go to On Demand > Live Events > Event Bookings.
Those with our Virgin TV 360 or Stream boxes: Go to Home > Pay Per View events rail. Press OK, then choose the event and follow the instructions on screen. A TV PIN may not be required. To view your booking, once purchased, go to Home > Pay Per View events rail.
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Terms & conditions
A TV PIN will be required on TiVo® or Virgin TV 360 unless you have changed or make changes to the settings on your box. If you would like to disable the PPV pin prompt on TiVo, complete the following setting changes via your remote: go to Settings > Purchase Controls and ensure the setting is set to “allow purchases without a PIN”. This will disable all PIN prompts for content that does not conflict with the regulatory watershed requirements.
This event CANNOT be recorded and is NOT available to view/purchase via Liberate boxes. Repeats are free once you’ve ordered the event. If you miss the event, you can buy the repeats for the same price. The event is repeated on Sunday 18 October at 8am and 4pm (last playouts). The event can be watched either live or On Demand during its repeat window.
To check the event has been purchased, TiVo® and V6 customers should go to Home > On Demand > Live Events. The event will be there with a status of “booked”. Virgin TV 360 and Stream customers should go to Home > Saved > Rentals. The event will be there.
TiVo® and V6 customers can view the event on a second TiVo® or V6 box associated with the account without additional purchase. Please note where the second box is not a TiVo® or V6 box it will not be viewable on that box. Once selected, it correctly displays “Purchased” and “View Now”. When “View Now” is selected, it then moves to “Event Bookings”.
Virgin TV 360 customers can view the event on a second Virgin TV 360 box associated with the account without additional purchase. Please note where the second box is a non Virgin TV 360 box it will not be viewable on that box. Customers should go to Home > Saved > Rentals. The event will be there.
DAZN Subscription
Virgin Media will bear responsibility for Virgin Media customers’ transaction for and access to the pay-per-view event. Virgin Media bears no obligations or liability to assist either in communication to customers, redemption, or onward customer support for the one-month subscription of DAZN. Sign-up and terms and conditions will be managed by DAZN. Customers will be able to redeem their one-month DAZN subscription within the linear pay-per-view feed delivered to Virgin Media (during the live transmission and repeat windows only).
If a Virgin Media customer purchases the Pay Per View Event on the Virgin Media Entertainment Service via their device, a QR code graphic and URL link will be included in the linear Pay Per View Event feed delivered to Virgin Media (during the Live Transmission Schedule and Repeat Transmission Schedule). These will take the customer to a landing web page which includes instructions on how to redeem one-month access to DAZN.
