Daniel Dubois Won’t Wait For Fabio Wardley Rematch

Though a second battle has been extensively mentioned, Dubois advised nothing has been finalized.

“Yeah, nicely, that’s what they’re speaking about, however I’m not going to attend on anybody,” stated Dubois when requested about Wardley throughout an interview with talkSPORT. “I’m going to get busy with that belt, defend that belt.”

The 28-year-old added that he needs to proceed constructing on his success after reaching the highest of the heavyweight division.

“I can’t wait to start out enhancing, getting on the market and maximizing what we’ve completed since I used to be a child being taken to the gymnasium with my dad. And now we’re right here, so,” stated Dubois.

Dubois captured the WBO title with a dramatic knockout victory over Wardley, who had entered the battle after back-to-back stoppage wins over Justis Huni and Joseph Parker. Wardley loved success early and scored a knockdown, however Dubois steadily took management because the battle progressed.

Heavy photographs from Dubois left Wardley badly marked across the eyes and bloodied his nostril earlier than the referee halted the competition within the Eleventh spherical. Debate adopted over whether or not the battle ought to have been stopped earlier.

Frank Warren has repeatedly indicated that the rematch stays the doubtless subsequent step, and Wardley has already confirmed he intends to train his contractual proper to a second battle.

Dubois’ newest feedback don’t rule out that end result. They do, nevertheless, clarify that he’s unwilling to place his profession on maintain whereas negotiations play out. The heavyweight champion needs exercise, and his focus stays on defending the belt moderately than ready for a timetable to be settled.