Daniel Dubois is eager to return to the ring and continue the form he showed over the last eighteen months.
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Last year was a standout for Dubois, who finally announced himself on the world stage after plenty of ups and downs earlier in his career, including a loss to Joe Joyce.
2023 ended with a big finish against Jarrell Miller which showed he could come through tough moments in a fight, hold his nerve and impose himself. It was a similar story in June when he took on the well-ranked Filip Hrgovic and, despite a tough start, got the stoppage win in the mid-rounds,
Best of all was in September when he knocked out former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua inside five rounds at Wembley Stadium.
Dubois was then due to take on Joseph Parker in February but fell ill and is now looking to get back to winning ways. Sitting ringside for Joyce’s recent loss to Hrgovic, Dubois was asked by BoxNation who he wants next and gave three names.
“I want the three big names Usyk, Parker, or AJ. Those are my focus. That’s it.”
Right now, ‘AJ’ is on the sidelines recovering from a small injury but will always be interested in a rematch, while Parker is currently sitting pretty as the WBO Mandatory to Usyk, a fight which has been ordered.
However, the most likely next option is a rematch with Usyk, who beat Dubois in August of 2023. The pair can now face off for the undisputed title – in July and potentially at Wembley – and it is understood that the sanctioning bodies will allow it to take place ahead of the mandatory defences – Parker for Usyk and Derek Chisora for Dubois.
- Kristan Caryl
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