Fabio Wardley, following a tough loss to Daniel Dubois, comforted his mother, Shonni-leigh, who was present at the ringside. The fight was halted by referee Howard Foster in the 11th round as Wardley could no longer defend himself.
Despite not being knocked down by Dubois, Wardley’s right eye was swollen shut, impairing his vision, and his nose was bleeding heavily, affecting his breathing.
After the fight was stopped, Wardley collapsed to the mat due to exhaustion and relief that the match was over. He then reassured his mother of his well-being before returning to his corner.
Medical professionals from the British Boxing Board of Control assessed Wardley’s injuries multiple times during the fight but allowed it to continue. Wardley’s early success, which included knocking Dubois down twice in the initial rounds, was overshadowed by Dubois’ dominance in the later rounds.
Critics called for the fight to be stopped earlier, citing discomfort and the brutality of the match. Observers expressed concerns over the delayed intervention by referee Foster, with some labeling it as “terrible refereeing.”
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Despite the intense nature of his matches, Wardley’s mother has always been a dedicated supporter, never shying away from attending his fights. Wardley acknowledged her unwavering support, highlighting her enthusiastic presence at the ringside.
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