Derek Chisora has weighed in on a possible conflict between Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois, with rumours of their interesting heavyweight matchup seemingly gathering momentum.
It was earlier this month that bona fide king Oleksandr Usyk vacated one among his 4 world titles and, in doing so, enabled Wardley to be elevated from interim to full WBO champion.
The Ipswich man had claimed his interim belt with an eleventh spherical stoppage victory over Joseph Parker, who examined optimistic for cocaine on the day of their thrilling encounter final month.
Attributable to his failed Voluntary Anti-Doping Company check, the New Zealander has dominated himself out of an instantaneous rematch with Wardley and should as an alternative try to clear himself of any wrongdoing.
As for Wardley, it might appear {that a} lack of curiosity from Usyk might see him make a defence of his WBO title subsequent spring.
Amongst these being talked about as potential opponents is former world champion Dubois, who misplaced his IBF belt following an emphatic fifth-round stoppage defeat to Usyk this previous July.
But regardless of coming off a loss, the 28-year-old had nonetheless been introduced with a chance to struggle Frank Sanchez in an IBF closing eliminator subsequent yr.
With Dubois having since withdrawn from that matchup, although, it seems that the WBO’s number-four ranked contender might now leverage his lofty place in pursuit of a showdown with Wardley.
One man who has now provided his ideas on the potential battle is heavyweight veteran Chisora, who has additionally been linked to battles with each males prior to now.
In an interview with BoxNation, Chisora opined that, ought to the pair lock horns in 2026, then the sheer tenacity of Wardley is prone to see him emerge triumphant.
“I consider that Fabio and Daniel [is a] nice struggle. I see Fabio profitable it. Fabio’s robust. Fabio hasn’t bought boxing abilities; what he has is f***ing coronary heart, bro. While you struggle someone with coronary heart, it’s going to be an extended night time. He bought hit [against Parker], however he carries on coming.”
As for Chisora, his subsequent transfer is at the moment unknown, with a deliberate struggle in opposition to former foe Dillian Whyte in December falling by way of.
