DANIEL DUBOIS has new choices to think about if a right away rematch in opposition to Anthony Joshua doesn’t pan out.
The IBF heavyweight champion made a profitable first defence of his title in opposition to his British rival at Wembley Stadium final month. A fifth-round knockout win delivered to an finish a slugfest between the 2 Londoners, which noticed Dubois upset the percentages.
A second battle between the 2 had been mooted for early subsequent yr, however the champion’s promoter, Frank Warren, has made it clear he needs Dubois to battle once more in February. That, nonetheless, might not work for Joshua, who’s prone to need as a lot time as doable after a 3rd defeat.
Nevertheless, life might have been made just a little bit simpler for Dubois and his workforce after the IBF declared their heavyweight champion free to make a voluntary defence in opposition to anybody of their high 15.
On the time of writing, the IBF high 15 seems to be like this:
Vacant
Vacant
Agit Kabayel
Martin Bakole
Zhilei Zhang
Frank Sanchez
Efe Ajagba
Anthony Joshua
Filip Hrgovic
Derek Chisora
Otto Wallin
Fabio Wardley
Jared Anderson
Guido Vianello
Justis Huni
Kabayel and Bakole have been put ahead for a title eliminator with purse bids scheduled for November 5, leaving the door open for the remainder.
A high 15 opponent brings Warren’s newest addition to his heavyweight squad into play. Fabio Wardley made a surprising debut for Queensberry earlier this month, blasting out rival Frazer Clarke in a single spherical. Warren mentioned post-fight he believes the Ipswich fighter is prepared for a world title shot.
An alternative choice is Zhilei Zhang who has labored with Queensberry up to now when the Chinese language ‘Huge Bang’ beat Joe Joyce in back-to-back fights. And Zhang has made no secret of the actual fact he can be prepared to face Dubois.
