Daniel Dubois vs. Richard Lartey - 27 April 2019

[Oiky]

Can't wait for this trumendously challenging scrap.....

[tiny_acres]

Lartey only has one loss to Mergin who went 12-0 before vanishing at 24.
I have no idea what became of him. Does anyone?

[oogiebe]

Lartey only has one loss to Mergin who went 12-0 before vanishing at 24.
I have no idea what became of him. Does anyone?

Anyone know how old Lartey is??? I don't see how this matchup helps Dubois, unless he's going to work on left hand only or something! LOL!

[funso banjo baby]

anyone concerned that Dubois might not be all that good?

he still hasn't stepped out of d-class yet.

there must be a reason for it

[oogiebe]

anyone concerned that Dubois might not be all that good?

he still hasn't stepped out of d-class yet.

there must be a reason for it

He sure hasn't shown any major improvement.

[Coco]

anyone concerned that Dubois might not be all that good?

he still hasn't stepped out of d-class yet.

there must be a reason for it

I can only hope that he is doing his learning in the gym, rumoured to have dropped AJ.
But it's true it's frustrating when they aren't moved up, is it because FW doesn't have confidence in him?
FW is notorious for cautious match matching and has great relations the the WBO

[jamamb]

i think his opposition over the last 3 have been okay, i think its more about keeping him active. that unfortunetly seems to be coming at the expense of opposition if lartey is next. but i think with prospects its fine to have these knockovers as long as the fighter is active and its between opponents who do make sense for development

[oogiebe]

We'll see how fast he's matched up after Lartey. I can't say he's not been active as he was scheduled to go in December (?) and he got the flu. I like him. I hope he shows improvement. He has the size and power, that's for sure.

[black panther]

I think people are being a bit harsh on Dubois’s level of opposition. He’s a 21 year old heavyweight: at least five years if not ten years away from his physical prime with limited amateur experience.

His last three opponents have been Little (area level), former world title challenger and now very tough journeyman Johnson and Cojanu who went 12 with Parker & Gorman, other only recent defeat being Luis Ortiz. I’d say that’s pretty good going! I’d like to see him more busy & aim for British honours soon.

I remember AJ throwing some novice looking punches early in his career and Fury going life and death with McDermott. Look at them both now. Give Dubois time.

[oogiebe]

I think people are being a bit harsh on Dubois’s level of opposition. He’s a 21 year old heavyweight: at least five years of not ten years away from his physical prime with limited amateur experience.

His last three opponents have been Littlt (area level), former world title challenger and now very tough journeyman Johnson and Cojanu who went 12 with Parker & Gorman, other only recent defeat being Luis Ortiz. I’d say that’s pretty good going! I’d like to see him more busy & aim for British honours soon.

I remember AJ throwing some novice looking punches early in his career and Fury going life and death with McDermott. Look at them both now. Give Dubois time.

You're not wrong, but...Dubois is saying he's only a step below the big boys, so he himself is setting the bar higher than where he's at. I've often posted that the kid is only 21 and has time, but he needs to show improvement and successfully stepping up in levels is what's expected. He started his pro career at a young age, but it doesn't mean he gets a buy for the first five years. He was impressive in his last fight. Fighting Lartey is not what I would have expected following that. Seems a step back.

[black panther]

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I think people are being a bit harsh on Dubois’s level of opposition. He’s a 21 year old heavyweight: at least five years of not ten years away from his physical prime with limited amateur experience.

His last three opponents have been Littlt (area level), former world title challenger and now very tough journeyman Johnson and Cojanu who went 12 with Parker & Gorman, other only recent defeat being Luis Ortiz. I’d say that’s pretty good going! I’d like to see him more busy & aim for British honours soon.

I remember AJ throwing some novice looking punches early in his career and Fury going life and death with McDermott. Look at them both now. Give Dubois time.

You're not wrong, but...Dubois is saying he's only a step below the big boys, so he himself is setting the bar higher than where he's at. I've often posted that the kid is only 21 and has time, but he needs to show improvement and successfully stepping up in levels is what's expected. He started his pro career at a young age, but it doesn't mean he gets a buy for the first five years. He was impressive in his last fight. Fighting Lartey is not what I would have expected following that. Seems a step back.
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Fair point about Dubois comparing himself with the big boys . But I feel that’s just to build his hype and brand. Plus FW Is notorious for playing it cautious with his prospects and to be fair often gets it right. Hatton vs Tszyu springs to mind.

[MasterG]

Richard Lartey.

Decent enough record. But can't see him being an issue

[Onetimeonly]

Dubois is Frank Bruno he won’t make it big

Bruno made it big.

[jamamb]

Richard Lartey.

Decent enough record. But can't see him being an issue

his record is awful

[oogiebe]

Richard Lartey.

Decent enough record. But can't see him being an issue

his record is awful

100% W/L's don't mean much with that list of non-names.

[MasterG]

Richard Lartey.

Decent enough record. But can't see him being an issue

his record is awful

I meant wins to losses really not quality. But yes I agree with you.

[Ruthless-RKO]

QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS ARE delighted to announce that hot on the heels of his exciting knockout of former world title challenger Razvan Cojanu, Daniel Dubois will be headlining on April 27 at the SSE Arena, Wembley, live on BT Sport on a card that features a wealth of exciting up and coming talent.

Dubois (10-0 9KOs) will be facing off with his toughest opponent yet in WBO number 14 ranked Richard Lartey (14-1 11KOs).

Unbeaten New Malden super middleweight Lerrone Richards (11-0) will face his sternest test to date when he takes on former British and Commonwealth middleweight champion Tommy Langford (21-3) for the vacant Commonwealth super middleweight championship and WBO International Championship.

In his first contest since his unanimous decision win over Ohara Davies last year, unbeaten WBO number one ranked super lightweight Jack Catterall (23-0) will also return on the card. Catterall will feature in a 10 round contest before he goes on to face world champion Maurice Hooker later this year as mandatory challenger.

Sunny Edwards (10-0) also returns and will defend his WBO European Super-Flyweight Championship. The fledgling career of 23-year-old from Croydon - who trains in Sheffield - is on a genuine upward trajectory following fine wins over Ryan Farrag and Junior Granados in his last two fights and he is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the flyweight or super flyweight ranks.

Exciting Fulham super middleweight Zak Chelli (5-0) will be involved in his first title fight, taking on Jimmy Smith (7-1) for the Southern Area Championship.

14-0 WBO European Super Featherweight Champion Archie Sharp will also return to action after being forced out of the recent Royal Albert Hall show with injury. Rangy Super Welterweight talent Hamzah Sheeraz will be back out after his impressive win over Rod Douglas Jnr. Hard hitting middleweight and Peacock gym product Denzel Bentley (9-0) and Belfast amateur middleweight star Caoimhin Agyarko will also return to action. There are Queensberry debuts for unbeaten welterweight Chris Kongo (10-0) and Sheffield middleweight Shakiel Thompson (2-0) – with Thompson being tipped by sparring partner Billy Joe Saunders as a star for the future. Ilford Super Middleweight Umar Sadiq (4-1) also returns as he looks to rebuild after his first career loss. Tunde Ajayi trained lightweight Bilal Ali (1-0) will have his second professional fight after making a successful start to his pro career.

[jamamb]

Dubois (10-0 9KOs) will be facing off with his toughest opponent yet in WBO number 14 ranked Richard Lartey (14-1 11KOs).

someones telling porkies

[Coco]

I'll be really interested to see how Lerrone Richards does. I think he is proper good but Langford is a big step up compared to who he has fought before.

[ewenhay]

People are being a bit harsh on Dubois imo. Only 21 and only had 10 fights. Let's see what he looks like in 18 months or so.

[oogiebe]

People are being a bit harsh on Dubois imo. Only 21 and only had 10 fights. Let's see what he looks like in 18 months or so.

He is just a babe, yes. But he hasn't looked like he's progressing skill and movement wise, despite his bashing out opponents. Not sure if this is just who he will be. He's a big and powerful guy though.

[maverick23]

I don’t have any issue with Dubois’ progression so far or his opponents really. I think he needs to fight some guys who should give him rounds (I was expexting Cojanu to last longer and Kevin Johnson) and also some guys who have decent records on paper but in reality will give Dubois some impressive KOs to build the hype.

What I don’t like though is that he’s headlining an arena show in his 11th fight against someone like this who in all likelihood will be badly KO’d in rounds 1 or 2.

Not even AJ was headlining arena shows that quickly!

[tobyh5]

Dubois should have remained amateur and been exposed to more styles and got more grounding away from the public eye.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Dubois should have remained amateur and been exposed to more styles and got more grounding away from the public eye.

By time he came on to the scene, the boxing world was buzzing about HW’s again.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Should really be Gorman then Joyce?? But maybe because it’s being ordered..

FW must really feel Dubois beats Joyce.

But TBF, Dubois can still fight Gorman after losing to Joyce.