A potential heavyweight clash between WBO champion Daniel Dubois and rising contender Moses Itauma is already generating buzz, and Derek Chisora believes the current titleholder would enter that matchup with the edge.
Fresh off his title-winning performance in Manchester on May 9, Daniel Dubois is already being discussed as a possible future opponent for one of the division’s most intriguing young names, Moses Itauma. Former heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora weighed in on that possible fight this week and said Dubois would be the man to beat right now.
That opinion carries some weight because the heavyweight division is suddenly crowded with meaningful options, and a Dubois-Itauma matchup would pit an established world champion against a fast-rising prospect many see as part of boxing’s next wave.
According to Chisora, Dubois’ emphatic victory over Fabio Wardley changed the conversation around him in a major way.
“Right now, the odds favor Dubois, he’s the favorite. He’s the world champion. That’s why I think Daniel wins, but we know Itauma and we understand how good he is,” the British veteran said.
The timing matters. Dubois captured the WBO heavyweight title in an action fight on May 9 in Manchester, stopping the previously unbeaten Wardley by technical knockout in the 11th round. A result like that doesn’t just elevate Dubois’ standing — it also gives him leverage in any future matchup against younger contenders trying to break into the elite tier.
For Dubois, a fight with Itauma would be about proving he’s more than a titleholder with momentum; it would be a chance to shut down one of the division’s biggest long-term threats before that threat fully matures. For Itauma, the appeal is obvious: beating a reigning champion would instantly accelerate his path to the top and likely reshape the entire heavyweight picture.
American fans would likely view the matchup as a classic test of championship experience against youth and upside, the kind of heavyweight fight that still cuts through across markets. If the idea gains real traction, the next thing to watch is whether Dubois pursues a bigger unification path first or whether Itauma’s rise forces this showdown to happen sooner than expected.
