PROMOTER Frank Warren should give you an alternate opponent for Daniel Dubois after revealing the Anthony Joshua rematch gained’t occur.
Dubois-Joshua 2 was the front-runner for the IBF heavyweight champion’s subsequent struggle regardless of the brutal nature of his victory at Wembley Stadium in September.
The fifth-round knockout rounded off an exhilarating scrap that noticed Joshua knocked down 4 occasions in complete. ‘AJ’ and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, have been adamant they needed a return bout subsequent, however Warren later revealed Dubois would struggle subsequent in February, thus ruling out Joshua, who wants extra time earlier than getting again within the ring.
Former WBO champion Joseph Parker has reportedly put his hat within the ring and final evening Warren gave his ideas on the match-up to Boxing Information.
“I like that struggle however there’s a number of others there as properly,” Warren stated.
“We’re going to sit down down as a result of all people was clearly specializing in the rematch and we all know the place we at the moment are. We’ll be wanting and seeing what’s out there. We’ve obtained to sit down down as a staff and undergo it and talk about and choose the suitable opponent.”
The New Zealander constructed up critical momentum in his profession with back-to-back wins over Deontay Wilder 11 months in the past after which Zhilei Zhang in March. Nevertheless, the 32-year-old hasn’t fought since and is in want of one other large struggle.
Not too long ago, Queensberry signed Fabio Wardley, who has additionally referred to as for a shot at Dubois. The 29-year-old caught the eye of many after his thumping win over Frazer Clarke final month.
“Fabio requested for it,” Warren stated. “However I believe it’s too early and I believe it’s a struggle that we will construct up and if we do it, [it] may very well be a large stadium struggle.”
