WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois believes he can defeat Oleksandr Usyk in a potential trilogy fight, despite losing their previous two encounters. After a stunning two-round victory over Fabio Wardley in their rematch on Saturday, Dubois feels he has reached a new level.
"No heavyweight can stand up to the punches I hit Wardley with," Dubois declared. "I was going through him. I just had to pull myself back and reset. I want to know who's next!"
Dubois expressed strong interest in facing Usyk again. "Definitely, definitely, I'd love that. We're coming out on top this time. We've made our mistakes and we're coming out on top."
Promoter Frank Warren praised Dubois' evolution, saying, "He's not the same fighter he was even a year ago. He's a totally different fighter now. He's a tremendous puncher and a good finisher."
Usyk vacated his titles earlier, allowing Dubois to claim the WBO belt. Looking ahead, Dubois is open to facing any top contender, stating, "I'll fight whoever's next in line. Whoever pays the most cash."
Warren expects heavyweight unifications to begin in early 2025, with 2027 potentially being a landmark year for the division.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing