While remaining focused on his rematch with Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois has equally named another heavyweight that he could soon face for a second time.
The 28-year-old became a two-time world champion in May, dethroning Wardley for the WBO title after climbing off the canvas on two occasions.
Indeed, it was far from straightforward, as Dubois was compelled to overcome two early knockdowns before eventually securing an 11th-round finish.
The first came within 10 seconds of the contest while the second – with Dubois down again from a right hand in round three – almost seemed as if it woke the ‘Dynamite’ puncher up.
It was, after all, a dominant display from that point onwards, with Dubois showcasing a superior jab and technical qualities to emerge victorious.
Wardley, however, did not take long to activate the rematch clause in their contract, which has secured him an attempt at reclaiming the WBO belt on October 17.
Dubois, meanwhile, is expecting to retain his title before entering a unification match, possibly with Filip Hrgovic, who claimed the IBF heavyweight strap with his ninth-round stoppage of Moses Itauma last Saturday.
The Londoner has therefore expressed his interest in a rematch with Hrgovic, telling Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions that his ambition is to be the last man standing.
“That’s what the future is now, isn’t it? That’s the belts and who’s going to be the last man standing.
“I might potentially fight him [Hrgovic] again, so it’s good to look at him firsthand [against Itauma] and see how that fight played out.”
While Dubois won their first encounter by eighth-round stoppage in 2024, it was ultra-competitive up until Hrgovic being withdrawn with cuts over his eyes.
