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Frank Warren reveals when Daniel Dubois will fight next, and if it will be against Fabio Wardley
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Frank Warren has confirmed to DAZN News that Daniel Dubois will fight before the end of November after becoming the new WBO world heavyweight champion on Saturday night.
Dubois became a two-time world champion in a thrilling encounter with Fabio Wardley, live on DAZN, stopping him in the eleventh round after suffering two knockdowns early on.
Following such a brutal encounter, Dubois does need time to rest and recover, but his promoter Warren is expecting 'Dynamite' to fight for a second time this year.
Dubois to fight before the end of November says Warren
Speaking exclusively to DAZN News, Warren revealed that he expects Dubois to fight by the end of November at the latest.
"As for Daniel's next fight, a fight in the autumn. Autumn finishes in November. So we'll see what happens. He needs a rest," Warren said.
Dubois' win has opened the door to a plethora of huge heavyweight matchups, but Warren did make a note of a rematch clause in the immediate aftermath of Saturday's epic.
But is a Wardley rematch likely to be next after the 31-year-old was subjected to such brutal punishment with a broken nose and swollen right eye?
"If it's going to be then it's going to be Fabio's choice," Warren responded when asked whether a Dubois rematch will be next for Wardley.
"Because he was the champion, the rematch clause is in there because it was a voluntary defence.
"They have to take their time and let their bodies recuperate, get away from the gym and go and enjoy their lives."
Wardley and Dubois produce heavyweight epic in Manchester
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There is the looming shadow of Moses Itauma. He is set to be the mandatory for Dubois' WBO title with the boxing world now waiting for the sanctioning body to officially order the fight.
However, the young British knockout artist will keep himself busy in the meantime with the undefeated 21-year-old set to fight on August 8 at London's O2 Arena.
His opponent is yet to be announced but Warren teased that it will be someone of high calibre, with rumours of an announcement being made next week.
"All I can tell you is until the contracts are signed, it will be a top 10 ranked fighter. It'll be a good test, another good test for him and we're looking forward to a sellout in London at the O2."
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