Fabio Wardley comforted his mother, Shonni-leigh, from the ringside following a tough loss to Daniel Dubois. Referee Howard Foster halted the match 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, hampering his vision and breathing. Following the stoppage, Wardley dropped to the canvas due to exhaustion and relief that the fight was over.
After rising back up, the former champion sought solace with his mother ringside, assuring her of his well-being before taking his place in the corner. British Boxing Board of Control doctors examined his injuries thrice but allowed the fight to continue each time, with Wardley losing momentum in the later rounds after a strong start.
Although Wardley scored two knockdowns in the early rounds, he struggled as Dubois dominated the remainder of the fight. Many viewers criticized the referee’s decision to let the fight go on, with some describing it as uncomfortable and brutal to watch.
Fans expressed disappointment at the refereeing, feeling the fight should have been stopped earlier. DAZN’s annual subscription offers access to a wide range of fights, including MMA and crossover boxing events.
Despite the loss, Wardley’s mother has always been a supportive presence at his matches. Wardley acknowledged her unwavering support, emphasizing her vocal and enthusiastic presence at his fights.
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