Daniel Dubois has received harsh criticism from a former world champion after demolishing Anthony Joshua.
The Greenwich Gladiator shocked the world by sensationally stopping A.J. in the fifth round of the Wembley battle at the weekend.
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27-year-old Dubois handed a shocking defeat to his former teammate four times He is on his way to retaining the IBF heavyweight title.
After the best performance of his career, Dubois has several options that could help him reach the next round. plain and obvious against the winner of the December rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
But former WBO champion Joseph Parker could be a potential opponent for the Briton. next He had decided to contest the elections a year ago.
Promoter David Higgins told Sky game“Whenever, wherever, anytime.
“Joseph would love to fight Daniel Dubois next time, he’s really looking forward to it.
“Joseph is ready to fight anyone, but if he is given the opportunity to fight Daniel Dubois, he will grab it with both hands and prepare himself to win.
“I think Parker vs Dubois – other than Fury vs Usyk II – would be the best fight at heavyweight.”
Parker has put himself back in title contention with five consecutive wins, including victories over former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
And Higgins insists the Kiwi assassin is ready to face Dubois provided he doesn’t wait for the winner of Usyk vs Fury II.
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He added: “Parker is doing brilliantly and he has surprised people and I think you can say the same about Daniel Dubois.”
“There’s a battle between styles, and I think the fans would love to see a fight between Joseph Parker and Daniel Dubois.
“So if the ruling party is willing to fight this battle, that would be a wonderful thing.
“He’s been working a lot with George Lockhart in the off-season to build more size and strength.
“I think next time we’ll see an even better Joseph Parker.
“He (Parker) has fought, and is back in the mandatory spot as the WBO interim world champion.
“He’s done it the old-fashioned way, stepping up and consistently beating some of the toughest opponents in the world.
“He has no fear of Daniel Dubois. He can fight him anywhere, anytime and he’s prepared himself to take on Daniel Dubois and defeat him.”
Dubois knows he’s in a dream situation right now in terms of choosing opponents, but he doesn’t have a preference as to who he’ll face next.
He said: “Good luck, maybe Usyk, is a great weapon for my salvation, but anyone can get it.”
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“It’s been a journey and I’m grateful to be in this position. I’m a gladiator, I’m a warrior to the end.
“I want to get to the top of this sport and reach my full potential.”
