Daniel Dubois has joined Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury as one of the top British and world heavyweights. His recent performances and title win have pushed him into the conversation about the best in the division.
At 27, Dubois has bounced back impressively from his first world title attempt loss to Oleksandr Usyk. He's racked up three big stoppage wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua. The IBF elevated him to World Champion when Usyk vacated the belt.
Dubois isn't resting on his laurels. He's set to defend his title against Joseph Parker next month. His team has their sights on even bigger fights, including a rematch with Usyk for the undisputed champion title and a potential showdown with the winner of a Fury vs Joshua bout.
The heavyweight rankings are a hot topic of debate. Oleksandr Usyk sits at the top spot, having beaten Dubois, Fury (twice), and Joshua (twice). The second place is up for grabs.
Former cruiserweight world champion turned pundit Tony Bellew shared his thoughts with Fightlens:
"I think both are amazing fighters. Tyson Fury will be back 100%, if he wants to, that is. And I think he's the second-best heavyweight in the world."
On paper, Dubois might have a case for that second spot due to his recent victories and IBF World Champion status.
Tyson Fury's situation adds another layer to the heavyweight landscape. At 36, he's announced his retirement, citing a sour taste from his fights with Usyk. Fury lost via split decision in their first bout and unanimously in the rematch, though he believes he did enough to win both contests.
Fury's retirement announcement has led to speculation it might be a bargaining chip for a fight with Joshua. That long-awaited, lucrative bout between Fury and Joshua might still happen this year, despite Fury's retirement claims.
As the heavyweight division continues to evolve, all eyes will be on Dubois' next defense against Parker and the potential movements of Fury and Joshua. The coming months promise to be exciting for boxing fans as these top-tier heavyweights jockey for position.
