Title: Daniel Dubois Dominates in Saudi Arabia: What’s Next for the Heavyweight Star?
Daniel Dubois Dominates in Saudi Arabia: What’s Next for the Heavyweight Star?
Dubois vs AJ?
Well what next for Dubois after a performance like that? It’s a complicated one, to put it mildly. That fight was for the right to fight for the IBF title next, a belt which is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk. However, the undisputed champ may be stripped of that belt while he chases a rematch with Tyson Fury. That means Dubois might see his belt upgraded to world champion status – without fighting – or could open the door to a fight with Anthony Joshua in September. However, one spanner in the works is Deontay Wilder. Turki Alalshikh is apparently desperate to see Wilder vs Joshua next, and that may stop the Dubois vs AJ train.
‘No retreat, no surrender’
Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: “No retreat, no surrender. I had to do whatever it took, needed to come through the fire and I did that tonight. “I needed that support from Frank Warren and my dad, they’ve been there the whole time and we did it.” Asked about the 5v5, Dubois added: “We’re the kings, we’re the daddies!”
Queensberry 8 Matchroom 0
It’s been an absolute whitewash in the 5v5 so far – four wins out of four for Frank Warren over Eddie Hearn. Then you add in TKO wins for Daniel Dubois and Hamzah Sheeraz (who also earned extra points as the team captain) and it’s turned out to be a very poor night for Hearn. Remember, not only has he seen four of his fighters lose, but Hearn’s also lost the £3MILLION bet with longtime rival Warren.
Daniel Dubois BEATS Filip Hrgovic by TKO
Absolutely superb stuff from Dubois, who just put in a career best performance in Saudi Arabia. Hrgovic certainly had the better of the early rounds but, all of a sudden, Dubois turned on the gas and went to another level. He landed some sensational cuts and combos in that one, with Hrgovic a bloody mess by the end of that. Dubois wobbled the Croatian a couple of times and the ref took a very close look before asking the doctor to make a decision. Hrgovic was left with huge cuts across his face and it was waved off – Dubois may well now face Anthony Joshua next.
Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 8)
Daniel Dubois wins! Sensational performance from the Londoner and the referee waves it off due to the incredible amount of damage on Hrgovic’s face.
Filip Hrgovic vs Daniel Dubois (Round 7)
Brilliant round for Dubois there, he’s landing lovely shots and throwing good combinations. After a brisk start, Hrgovic looks out on his feet and a couple of massive shots really wobble him. The Croatian is then saved by the bell but that does not save him from the bloody cuts that are now pouring out claret.