IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois possesses “all the tools” to dominate the division, according to his promoter Frank Warren.
After Dubois’ remarkable five-round knockout of fellow Briton Anthony Joshua on Saturday, Warren is eager for him to face WBO, WBA, and WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch.
Dubois previously fought Usyk in August 2023, with the Ukrainian securing a victory via ninth-round stoppage.
The 27-year-old Dubois was elevated to IBF champion in June after Usyk vacated the title, following his historic win over Tyson Fury, which made him the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
“The fight I would like to see him in now is Usyk again,” Warren told BBC 5 Live. “He is a different Daniel Dubois, he is more mature physically and mentally.
“He will go from strength to strength. He will be here for a while, he is a young man and has all the tools to take this division over.
“There is a clause [for a rematch with Joshua] in his contract but not in ours. But that’s not to say we wouldn’t do it. It’s something we’ll sit down and discuss.”
Usyk was present ringside at Wembley, taking a short break from his training camp as he prepares for his highly anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21.
Controversy surrounded Dubois and Usyk’s 2023 bout, particularly in the fifth round when Dubois knocked Usyk down.
However, the referee ruled it a low blow, allowing Usyk nearly four minutes to recover before continuing the fight.
“Dubois lost his composure [after the incident],” said Warren. “I think that was down to the fact he was a bit younger and he probably did not have the ring savviness to deal with it.
“But now he is a different guy altogether, as you saw on Saturday night.”