Daniel Dubois believes he demonstrated his “warrior” spirit after twice rising from the canvas to claim the WBO heavyweight title by stopping Fabio Wardley in an all- British barnburner. Knocked down after just 10 seconds by a glancing blow across the top of the head, Dubois also took a knee in the third round as Wardley seemed set to make a dominant statement in his first title defence. But Dubois weathered the early onslaught and established some rhythm with a ramrod jab, teeing up his more powerful overhand rights that left the game Wardley’s face a state as he was stopped on his feet in the 11th round. Dubois has faced scrutiny over his mental fortitude – even being labelled a “quitter” in certain quarters after losing to Joe Joyce in 2020 – but he answered his critics in emphatic style. “It was a war, we went through the sticky moments,” Dubois said in the ring afterwards. “I had to get back up, bounce it off and come back harder. I’m a warrior.…