Daniel Dubois still holds a top spot in the heavyweight division, even after his recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The former IBF champion's got plenty of fight left in him.
Dubois had a great run before facing Usyk. He picked up wins against some big names like Jarrell Miller, Anthony Joshua, and Filip Hrgovic. These victories led him to his first world title. But now, after two stoppage losses to Usyk, he'll need to rebuild.
Filip Hrgovic, one of Dubois' previous opponents, wants another shot. In a recent chat with Ring Magazine, Hrgovic opened up about their first fight:
"A lot of bad things happened before the fight. I was injured last few weeks of sparring, I was sick before the fight and you could see that in the fight. After six rounds I didn't have energy because of that illness. And I just underestimated him, I took him lightly, I thought I was going to destroy him."
Hrgovic went on to describe the tough conditions he faced during the bout:
"He cut me, I was cut from the first round, I had two big cuts on both eyes, big and deep cuts, blood was flowing into my eyes, so everything that could go wrong went wrong. I wasn't on my level. He did a great job and I'm not satisfied with that outcome. I think I'm better and hopefully I'll get that fight again and I'll beat him. That's the fight I want the most."
Hrgovic's got a fight coming up on August 16 against David Adeleye. If he wins, a rematch with Dubois could be on the cards. It'd be a solid way for Dubois to get back in the game.
Dubois' impressive run before the Usyk fight shows he's got what it takes to bounce back. The heavyweight division's still wide open, and Dubois remains a force to be reckoned with.
