After his victory by knockout in the eleventh round against Fabio Wardley, the British Daniel Dubois has established himself as the new monar WBO heavyweight champion. This win in the Manchester Co-op opens a range of possibilities for his first official defense.

Promoter Frank Warren is already analyzing immediate scenarios for the 28-year-old boxer in a highly competitive market.

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The most logical option after the development of the combat is a direct rematch due to the competitiveness shown by both athletes in the ring.

There is a contractual clause that allows Wardley to request a second fight after having lost his undefeated status in a fight. amatic. Nevertheless, Daniel Dubois' team evaluates whether it's the time to execute said option or find a new opponent with an international profile.

Moses Itauma emerges as a solid alternative

In case the rematch negotiations do not prosper, the young prospect Moses Itauma appears as the main candidate to challenge the champion. Itauma, q who currently occupies the first position in the WBO ranking, was present during the evening in Manchester closely following the performance of Daniel Dubois.

The 21 year-old has a fight scheduled in August, which could align the timelines for a power clash at the end of the year.

The heavyweight division is going through a moment of great dynamics with figures like Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury with agendas already scheduled.

Faced with this scenario, Frank Warren highlights that Daniel Dubois has shown to have the heart necessary to face the best in the industry. tegoría. The promoter emphasized that the English boxer hasn't had easy fights and has always exceeded the analysts' expectations.

The future of the top category after the win in Manchester

The world boxing overview for 2026 includes high-profile matchups that could determine the next unified rival for the WBO monarch. While the terms of the rematch with Wardley are defined, Daniel Dubois will take a period of rest after the physical weariness suffered in his last performance.

The final decision will depend on the moves made by other contenders like Agit Kabayel in the coming months.

The card in Manchester also left important surprises such as David Morrell's defeat against Zak Chelli, which reconfigures the current classifications. For now, the e The main focus of Queensberry Promotions is to ensure that Daniel Dubois maintains his upward pace and defends his belt in the best economic and sporting conditions.