Daniel Dubois: From Defeat to Redemption, Poised for Heavyweight Glory
Daniel Dubois did not look destined for heavyweight glory when he was counted out in the ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk in Poland last year.
However, ten months and two wins later, he is once more looking to etch his name among the elite. Dubois has always had the power to trouble any opponent, but now he is adding experience to the mix.
The truth is, there aren’t many superstars in the heavyweight division in terms of pure talent, which is why Oleksandr Usyk sits at the top. Usyk is exceptional, but in this era, he is essentially a blown-up cruiserweight.
He acknowledged this himself by expressing a desire to return to the cruiserweight division after a rematch with Tyson Fury.
Take Usyk out of the equation, and the heavyweight division becomes a place where anyone can beat anyone. Filip Hrgovic was winning the fight in Saudi Arabia last week until he got cut.
However, Dubois took his shots well and never looked hurt. He beat Hrgovic without being spectacular, which demonstrated a certain degree of improvement.
Boxing is more than brute force; it’s a chess game played with fists. Dubois always had a tendency to be too eager, throwing bombs like he’s on a mission. This approach can be effective against lesser opponents, but against top-tier fighters, it can be a recipe for disaster.
We saw this eagerness against Joe Joyce, a fight Dubois was expected to win. He went in all guns blazing, leaving himself wide open to Joyce’s relentless forward movement. It wasn’t a pretty sight, serving as a stark reminder that Dubois needed to refine his approach.
Though he was stopped against Usyk, Dubois will have learned valuable lessons from that fight, which helped him in the Hrgovic fight. He took some blows but remained resilient and figured out a way to win.
Now, Dubois is in line for a shot at Anthony Joshua. If he can land a solid hit on Joshua’s chin, it’s game on.
Joshua is the more complete fighter, marginally quicker, and has rebuilt impressively since his second loss to Usyk. However, there is still a vulnerability in Joshua’s defense, first exposed by Andy Ruiz, which makes him susceptible to the kind of power Dubois possesses.
As Dubois continues to improve and gain experience, his journey in the heavyweight division is becoming increasingly compelling. His upcoming fights, particularly a potential showdown with Joshua, promise to be exciting tests of his growth and resilience.
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