Daniel Dubois has re-established himself amongst elite heavyweights
Boxing’s heavyweight division is entering a new, exciting phase and the next year promises some of the best contests in recent times.
Daniel Dubois’ demolition of Fabio Wardley on Saturday has strengthened his position among the heavyweight elite.
The 29-year-old Londoner needed only two rounds to stop his British rival at London’s O2 Arena, retaining his WBO title with a performance far more emphatic than their thrilling first encounter in May.
Meanwhile, Oleksandr Usyk is approaching retirement, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are finally preparing to meet in December.
IBF champion Filip Hrgovic made his intentions clear, entering the ring after Dubois’ victory, with both keen on a rematch.
Dubois stopped the Croatian two years ago, but Hrgovic has since rebuilt his reputation, claiming the vacant IBF title with victory over British prospect Moses Itauma in August.
But Hrgovic, 34, has Cuba’s Frank Sanchez waiting as a mandatory challenger.
Promoter Frank Warren is working towards staging Hrgovic’s first defence in Croatia early next year, potentially delaying a rematch with Dubois.
The biggest financial prize for Dubois could be a meeting with the winner of Fury and Joshua’s showdown.
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