Daniel Dubois has twice fallen short against Oleksandr Usyk, with the Ukrainian stopping him in the ninth round in 2023 and again in the fifth round in their rematch. Since those defeats, Dubois has rebuilt his career, claiming the IBF heavyweight title after knocking out Anthony Joshua and defending it against Fabio Wardley in a grueling bout that showcased his improved resilience.

Promoter Frank Warren believes Dubois is now mentally equipped for a third Usyk showdown. "He's grown up mentally," Warren stated, noting the Wardley fight served as a turning point where Dubois applied himself with focus and determination. The promoter sees the Londoner as a Hall of Fame worthy talent already despite his youth at 28 years old.

Dubois' team shares this confidence, with head of performance analysis Mohammed Ali suggesting their improved approach could close the experience gap between the fighters. Ali acknowledges the previous fights were decided by Usyk's ring IQ but promises a different strategy next time. The third fight remains a compelling possibility as Dubois continues his development.