The 28-year-old heavyweight became a two-time world champion in Manchester over the weekend, when he defeated Wardley in a brutal encounter at Co-op Live - but Dubois insists he doesn't have any worries about rematching Wardley.

Speaking about a potential rematch after the fight, Dubois explained: "I'm going to go on another good run - I need a nice rest now.

"I want to congratulate Fabio on a great fight. What a warrior he is, he's a tough cookie. He took my shots and tested me. If the rematch happens, bring it on."

Dubois hit the canvas twice before winning the fight in the 11th round, and the world champion felt particularly proud of himself after the bout.

He said: "I was a bit nervy to start off with and a bit all over the place but I pulled it together and got the victory.

"I needed to get whacked, come back up, I felt like a warrior in there, digging deep and coming back. I wasn't going to be denied. I owed my dad and the people in my corner and I couldn't let them down."

Don Charles, his trainer, heaped praise on Dubois after the fight.

The heavyweight champion has been questioned throughout his career, but Charles lavished praise on Dubois.

He said: "No human being on this planet could ever question this kid ever again.

"Certainly don't question him in front of me. What he showed, he erased any doubt of all the negative talk.

"Because we were victorious, it's almost like I'm glad the fight went that way so he could demonstrate this quitting narrative is not right. I think he ticked every box."

Promoter Frank Warren played a glowing tribute to both fighters, too.

Warren wrote on X: "Incredible action from the opening bell between two elite heavyweights who gave the fans a fight that they will never forget.

"Both showed unbelievable heart, and congratulations must go to Daniel on becoming the WBO world heavyweight champion, as well as to Fabio for being an absolute warrior."