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Derek Chisora gives an straightforward assessment of Fabio Wardley’s performance following his loss to Daniel Dubois
Moses Itauma could already be in position for a heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois after Dubois’ victory over Fabio Wardley on Friday night.
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A threatening task for the newly crowned champion
“🚨Moses Itauma is the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ WBO heavyweight title😳‼️,” the Pound4Pound account posted.
The move would put one of the fastest-rising youthful heavyweights in the division directly in line with Dubois after Itauma’s recent string of wins has accelerated his standing in the WBO.
Itauma, 21, has become one of the most talked about prospects in boxing due to his aggressive style, hand speed and finishing ability. The southpaw is also trained by Ben Davison, who prepared Fabio Wardley for Friday’s fight with Dubois.
Dubois solidified his position in the heavyweight division with a win over Wardley, but the opportunity to face Itauma would immediately give him another threatening assignment against a younger fighter many see as a future titleholder.
The WBO has not yet publicly finalized the mandatory situation, but after his recent performances, Itauma’s name is increasingly being linked to the top places in the organization’s rankings.
Another mass all-British clash
A Dubois-Itaum fight would also mark one of the biggest UK heavyweight fights available outside of the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua lineup, matching Dubois’ proven strength and experience against one of the youngest contenders in the division.
The potential bout would likely generate a lot of interest in the UK due to Itauma’s rapid rise and Dubois’ position near the top of the heavyweight division. Itauma has already been discussed by fans and analysts as a potential future world champion, even though his professional career is still in the early stages.
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“Bundles of Hearts”
“Yes, it’s true. Because I know I have a heart. Bundles of hearts. I’m a fighter out there,” Dubois replied when asked if the performance silenced critics who questioned his heart.
Dubois also dismissed the first knockdown as something he quickly recovered from mentally.
“Lightning Knockdown”
“Instant takedown. You know, I’ve got to get up, bounce back and come back stronger. Man, I’m a fighter,” Dubois said.
The British heavyweight praised Wardley several times and described the fight as a brutal battle between two fighters willing to take punishment.
“What a Great Battle”
“It was a war. We are going through complex times. It was a war. Thank you for this, Fabio,” said Dubois.
“You know, he’s a tough guy. He’s a real fighter, a great fighter. Thank you for a great fight, man. It was an honor to be in the ring with him.”
Dubois also admitted that his jab and overall skill set helped him regain control during the fight.
“I had to pull out the bag, rely on it and exploit all my skills. Yeah, what a great fight. What a great fight, man. But I’m number one again,” Dubois said.
When asked what he wants next after regaining the world heavyweight title, Dubois focused more on improvement than specific opponents.
“I want to grow from this fight, improve, come back even better and reign as champion again,” Dubois said.
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