Daniel Dubois Targets Joshua Clash After Electrifying Win

Daniel Dubois claimed the interim IBF heavyweight title with a remarkable eighth-round stoppage of Filip Hrgovic in a fierce battle in Saudi Arabia, potentially setting up a clash with Anthony Joshua in September. Hrgovic with cuts above both eyes, underwent examination by the ringside doctor resulting in the referee halting the contest. In the five-on-five team event against Matchroom, Dubois secured a pivotal victory for Frank Warren’s Queensberry team.

Expressing eagerness for a potential bout with Joshua, Daniel Dubois declared, “I’ve heard the next opponent will be AJ, so bring it on,” with Joshua observing from ringside. The 26-year-old could become world champion if Usyk vacates the IBF belt before his rematch with Fury. This possibility hinges on Usyk’s decision regarding the IBF belt which could alter the landscape of the heavyweight division.

In the main event, former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder suffered a potential career-ending fifth-round stoppage loss to Zhilei Zhang. After a tentative start, Zhang began to dominate Wilder, prompting Wilder to consider retirement if he were to lose to Zhang. Warren concluded the night by celebrating his victory over Hearn in a long-standing family rivalry while the promoters embraced a new era of collaboration after decades of competition.