Daniel Dubois gets a boost in the Boxing News rankings

Whether he agrees to a rematch or goes in a different direction, Daniel Dubois’ fifth-round KO of Anthony Joshua has left the 27-year-old in a significantly stronger position.

Dubois’ win saw him move up Boxing News Ranking from sixth place to third in our world top 10. Only two men remain ahead of Daniel: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, who will meet in a rematch on December 21. Usyk had already beaten Dubois, by a ninth-round stoppage in a Polish affair in 2023. .

However, given Dubois’ success since that night, mixed with the endless low blow controversy, followed by wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and now Joshua, the heavy hitter would fancy his chances in a second attempt Usyk should defeat Fury, of course. If Fury wins, depending on the circumstances, there could be a third fight on the table, leaving the best of the rest to fight each other for scraps under the table.

Anthony Joshua’s stunning defeat has seen him fall below Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker, the latter a heavyweight he has already beaten. Zhang also lost to Parker, but would be considered a handful for anyone. The Chinese southpaw is rumored to be close to agreeing a fight with another heavyweight beast in the form of Boxing News No.10 Martin Bakole.

Fast-rising Agit Kabayel, who has been talking about a possible Joseph Parker fight next, is seventh, aiming for a top-five finish. Deontay Wilder (#9) and Filip Hrgovic (#8) are currently holding on to their respective spots.