Daniel Dubois gets a boost in boxing news rankings

WHETHER he accepts a rematch or sails in a different direction, Daniel Dubois’ crushing fifth-round KO of Anthony Joshua has certainly left the 27-year-old in a significantly stronger position.

Dubois’ victory has allowed him to climb positions Boxing News Ratings from sixth to third place 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 knockout in the ninth round in a Polish affair in 2023. .

However, given Dubois’ success since that night, combined with the endless low-blow controversy, followed by wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and now Joshua, the big hitter would be imagining his chances at a second effort. Should Usyk defeat Fury, of course. If Fury wins, depending on the circumstances, then a third fight could be on the table, leaving the best of the rest to fight each other for scraps under the table.

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

Agit Kabayel, who is rapidly rising and has been talking about a possible fight next with Joseph Parker, is seventh, aiming to break into the top five. Deontay Wilder (#9) and Filip Hrgovic (#8) are currently clinging to their respective spots.