A potential Daniel Dubois vs. Moses Itauma showdown moved a step closer after Itauma manager Francis Warren said his fighter would not pass on the opportunity to face the WBO heavyweight titleholder. Warren’s comments came shortly after Dubois’ emphatic win over Fabio Wardley, a result that immediately sharpened the focus on the division’s next big moves.
For Dubois, the timing matters. He is coming off a statement performance and remains one of the most discussed names in the heavyweight title picture, while Itauma continues to be viewed as one of boxing’s most dangerous young contenders. In the American boxing conversation, that kind of matchup carries obvious appeal: an established champion against a fast-rising puncher who many believe could soon reshape the division.
“That fight can always be made. But right now, the important thing is to celebrate Daniel’s victory first. I’m sure that in the coming days we’ll start discussing the next steps. Of course, this is a fight Moses would not refuse,” Warren said in an interview with Seconds Out.
The matchup would carry major stakes for the heavyweight division. A Dubois win would strengthen his grip on the title picture and reinforce the idea that he has moved from prospect to true division leader. An Itauma victory, on the other hand, would instantly accelerate his rise and potentially create one of the sport’s biggest new stars. That is why this is more than a routine title defense—it is a measuring-stick fight for both men.
Warren also said Itauma is expected to return in late summer, leaving open the question of whether Dubois will be next or whether the young contender will take another step before jumping into a world-title clash. “We’ll see how things develop. He’s the mandatory challenger, so it’s all in the promoters’ hands,” Warren said.
For now, the important part is simple: the door is open, the interest is real, and the next few days could determine whether heavyweight boxing gets one of its most compelling fights of the year.