Next opponent for Dubois?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Chuck Norris, May 9, 2026.


Thy next foe for the Dubious One?

Poll closed May 23, 2026.
  1. Itauma

    52 vote(s)
    69.3%
  2. Hrgovic

    1 vote(s)
    1.3%
  3. Zhang

    4 vote(s)
    5.3%
  4. Anderson

    1 vote(s)
    1.3%
  5. Wilder

    5 vote(s)
    6.7%
  6. Jalolov

    4 vote(s)
    5.3%
  7. Torrez

    2 vote(s)
    2.7%
  8. Other (specify)

    6 vote(s)
    8.0%
  1. fencik45

    fencik45 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He got cautioned for headbutting against Wardley. Dubois is the worst headbutter since Holyfield.
     
  2. GoodBot

    GoodBot You can like, just forget your password. Full Member

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    I would say this honor actually goes to Tim Bradley, he had 4 or 5 fights end in TD, due to headbutts causing cuts.
     
  3. tee_birch

    tee_birch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    More likely Frank tries to rush Fabio back with Itauma
     
  4. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing Aficionado Full Member

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    Itauma or Fury would be best.

    Kabayel would be okay.
     
  5. FastSmith7

    FastSmith7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    It would be Itauma but Frank will want to avoid putting them in the same ring for as long as possible, get as much cash as possible from both before you make them fight.

    not many good options though, Benavidez would be interesting but I doubt David would take such a risky fight.

    Wouldnt be surprised it he fights a decent non-dangerous opponent next. Wallin, Sanchez, Zhang, Ajagba or Hunter, good names but he’d be heavy favourite against all
     
  6. Bofo24

    Bofo24 hobbyist Full Member

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    Itauma. No Kabayel though?
     
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  7. bailey

    bailey Loyal Member Full Member

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    Dubois has had alot of tough fights in succession
    Usyk
    Miller
    Hrgovic
    Joshua
    Usyk
    Wardley
    That's a very tough run. Outside of Usyk I can't think of any other current HW having it as tough over the last couple of years

    Maybe an easier stay busy defence against a respectable name
     
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  8. Yorbals

    Yorbals Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Itauma will school Dumbo
     
  9. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    My preferences would be

    1 : Moses
    2 : Fury
    3 : Agit
    4 : Torrez
     
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  10. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    I've a feeling Tony Yoka might get a look in somehow
     
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  11. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Could defo see it. Watch how he magically gets into the WBO rankings all of a sudden, as Dubois will need to defend against a top 15 WBO ranked challenger I'd assume.

    In other news, Lee Eaton today confirmed on Twitter/X that Itauma will not be fighting Jalolov despite some rumours suggesting he was.
     
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  12. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Itauma is Dubois’s mandatory and Frankie boy knows should Itauma win,that most likely gets him the Usyk fight,that is if Usyk fights and beats Kabayel of course but Usyk could also vacate the WBC belt instead which creates more options in the Division .
     
  13. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed no point
     
  14. ubareem

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    Imo Adeleye would be a good next opponent... Another slugfest where Dubois would be a heavy favorite. Parker would be another good option.
     
  15. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Adeleye wouldn't last a round with Dubois.
     
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