By Felix Jesus Mendoza
After his victory by knockout in the eleventh round against Fabio Wardleythe British Daniel Dubois has established itself as the new WBO heavyweight champion. This triumph in Co-op Reside in Manchester opens a range of possibilities for his first official defense.
Promoter Frank Warren is already analyzing the immediate scenarios for the 28-year-old boxer in a highly competitive market.
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The most logical option after the development of the combat It is a direct rematch due to the competitiveness shown by both athletes in the ring.
There is a contractual clause that allows Wardley to request a second confrontation after having lost his undefeated status in a dramatic fight. However, the team Daniel Dubois evaluates whether it is time to execute this option or look for a new opponent with an international profile.
Moses Itauma emerges as a solid alternative
In case the negotiations for a rematch do not prosper, the young prospect Moses Itauma appears as the fundamental candidate to challenge the champion. Itauma, who currently occupies the first position in the WBO rankingwas present during the evening in Manchester closely following the performance of Daniel Dubois.
The 21-year-old is scheduled to fight in Augustwhich could align the times for a power clash at the end of the year.
The heavyweight division is going through a moment of great dynamism with figures such as Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury with already scheduled agendas.
Given this scenario, Frank Warren highlights that Daniel Dubois has shown to have the heart necessary to face the best in the category. The promoter emphasized that the English boxer has not had easy fights and has always exceeded analysts’ expectations.
The future of the top category after the victory in Manchester
The world boxing panorama for 2026 includes high-profile matchups that could determine next unified rival for the WBO monarch. While the terms of the rematch with Wardley are defined, Daniel Dubois He will take a period of rest after the physical exhaustion suffered in his last presentation.
The final decision will depend on the movements made by other contenders such as Agit Kabayel in the coming months.
The card in Manchester also left important surprises such as David Morrell’s defeat against Zak Chelli, which reconfigures the current rankings. For now, Queensberry Promotions’ fundamental focus is on ensuring that Daniel Dubois Maintain your upward pace and defend your belt in the best economic and sporting conditions.
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