WHO will Daniel Dubois struggle when he returns early subsequent 12 months?
Promoter Frank Warren has made it clear that his IBF heavyweight champion will make the second defence of his title in February.
The IBF will permit Dubois to take an elective defence for his subsequent struggle and we now know that the Anthony Joshua rematch is not going to occur. What we do know is Dubois will face somebody from the IBF high 15. There’s time for some shock entrants, nevertheless, with the rankings getting month-to-month updates.
Quantity 12 contender Fabio Wardley should wait as his promoter (Warren) believes it’s too early for his new signing. The highest two slots are vacant, whereas the quantity three and 4 contenders – Agit Kabayel and Martin Bakole – have been put ahead for an eliminator.
Parker has referred to as out Dubois. (Getty Photos)
Joseph Parker 35-3 (23 KOs)
Former WBO champion
No IBF rating
Parker would symbolize a distinct sort of problem for Dubois. The New Zealander can do a little bit of every thing and in his two wins towards Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang he used his boxing capacity and velocity to beat the 2 hard-hitters. Parker is a menace to Dubois, and having not fought since April, the 32-year-old will do every thing in his energy to make sure he will get the shot.
Zhang is a harmful proposition. (Getty Photos)
Zhilei Zhang 27-2-1 (22 KOs)
Former WBO Interim belt holder
Ranked 5 with the IBF
Zhang’s profession suffered a knock after his loss to Parker in March. The Chinese language southpaw had Parker down twice however couldn’t end the job and misplaced a majority choice. In June, nevertheless, Zhang received going once more with a stoppage win towards a past-his-peak Deontay Wilder. Zhang stays one of many hardest punchers within the division and has already referred to as out Dubois. A harmful proposition for the Brit.
Chisora refuses to retire. (Getty Photos)
Derek Chisora 35-13 (23 KOs)
Ranked 10 with the IBF
The argument that Chisora shouldn’t be combating started years in the past and but the outdated warhorse remains to be going. Chisora shouldn’t even be in rivalry however his high 10 rating with the IBF places him within the combine. His win in July over a declining Joe Joyce shouldn’t and can’t be used as justification, nevertheless. And if a possible struggle towards Jarrell Miller doesn’t materialise it wouldn’t be a shock to see Dubois vs. Chisora.
Ajagba is ranked contained in the IBF high 10. (Getty Photos)
Efe Ajagba 20-1 (14 KOs)
Ranked seven with the IBF
Ajagba may very well be thought of if he can keep his high 10 rating with the IBF till a call is made on Dubois’ opponent. The 30-year-old Nigerian is but to struggle over the 12-round distance and taking over Dubois could be a large step-up. Ajagba has improved since his defeat to Frank Sanchez however placing him ahead as a world title challenger could be a tricky promote.
May Vianello survive towards Dubois? (Getty Photos)
Guido Vianello 13-2-1 (11 KOs)
Ranked 14 with the IBF
The Italian was pipped to victory by Ajagba however grabbed the most important victory over his profession in August. Vianello was in must-win territory towards Arslanbek Makhmudov and gained by eighth-round stoppage. His high 15 rating places him within the operating to face Dubois, however ‘The Gladiator’ could be in deep towards the champion.
