RICKY HATTON knows a thing or two about big fights, and early next year, there could be one with huge repercussions for the heavyweight division.

Next February could see a rematch take place between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua. Their first bout, at Wembley Stadium, was a slugfest and ended with Dubois retaining his IBF title by knockout in the fifth round.

Boxing News caught up with Hatton recently to discuss the latest heavyweight rivalry.

โ€œI think the smart money was always on Joshua,โ€ Hatton said.

โ€œI think everyone knew Daniel was capable of doing that. AJโ€™s always been a very casual type of character and Daniel had that look in his eye. It reminded me of me against Kostya Tszyu walking to the ring.

โ€œAJ will be back, heโ€™s done the country proud over the years.โ€

The former unified super-lightweight champion said a second fight may not be what one of them wants.

โ€œI donโ€™t think Daniel would be too happy. He deserves a shot at Tyson or an Usyk rematch.

โ€œIf you look at styles in the division, other than Wilder, those two styles make for the best fight. I know it was over in the blink of an eye last time but next time I think it could be different. I think weโ€™d definitely pay to watch that again.โ€