It is not yet clear who IBF world champion Daniel Dubois defends his belt next. One thing is clear: the Briton only wants thick things in front of the fists – and sends an announcement to heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
Actually, Daniel Dubois should have defended his IBF title in February in Riad against Joseph Parker. A few days before the fight, the 27-year-old caught an infection that burst duel.
Parker then resolved the hurriedly flown-in replacement opponent Martin Bakole in two rounds and is a compulsory challenger at WBO as an interim champion from WBA/WBC/WBO world champion Oleksandr USYK. The World Association has obliged the Ukrainian to claim the title against Parker.
Usyk has other plans, wishes to combat dubois for all four recognized belts. Dubois is not averse, but called three opponents at “Talksport”, whom he would like to have in front of his fists.
“These are the names I want: Usyk, Parker or AJ,” said the English: “One of the big three, I’m after. I heard a lot of people say after the Parker story. But I just want to flatten someone. He was soon back in the ring and could not expect to “fire out of all the pipes. Back with retaliation.”
Boxing: Usyk against Dubois “has priority”
The camps from Usyk and Dubois have been negotiating a showdown of the competitive champions for some time. Usyk promoter Alexander Krassyuk cited the Wembley Stadium in London as a possible location at “Sky Sports”. However, the string pullers have to convince the WBO to move Usyk’s mandatory duel with Parker to enable the combat struggle.
The IBF will give Dubois the green light for this, “if we get it approved (from the WBO, D.Red.),” Said Dubois promoter Frank Warren at “Talksport”.
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Warren, who also cares for Parker, asked the WBO itself to start the fight. The ball is now at USYK. “There are three options: the association fight (with dubois), defend the WBO title against Parker or give up the belt.”
The fight between Usyk and Dubois has “priority,” said the British. “I think this is a struggle that makes Wembley full or ensures a huge business in Riad because of the controversy of the first fight.
Usyk did nine dubois in Breslau in Breslau in Breslau, but was on the ground in round five after a supposed body goal. However, the referee considered the blow to be deep and have time to recover – much to the displeasure of Dubois and Warren, who afterwards spoke of push.