Danuel Dubois vs. Dillian Whyte - Who wins?

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Dubois Wants Dillian Whyte: That's The Fight, I'm Coming To Clean Up and Take Out Whoever

DANIEL DUBOIS IS back in the UK after his successful Stateside mission to take the WBA "regular" championship belt from the champion Trevor Bryan and he now has a couple of big domestic targets firmly in his sights.

The 24-year-old, along with his promoter allegedly, called into the Talksport studios to reflect on his title-winning exploits before heading off for a celebratory meal where future plans were due to be mapped out.

Dubois conceded that he had installed himself as heavy favorite against Bryan before a blow was even landed and he views his triumph as a gateway towards some huge collisions, not least the winner of the forthcoming Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch.

His newly-won WBA champion status will see to that he will be called upon to fight the unified champion when his mandatory turn comes around and Dubois insists he is more than ready to take the plunge into the elite heavyweight pool.

"I heard a lot of people say it and even though I thought it was a foregone conclusion I would win the fight, that fight was very big," considered the winner of 11 championship belts as a professional. "It has set up a whole load of other matches down the line that are going to happen.

"This is what we are in this sport for, along with my dad and everyone who has been behind me from the beginning, this is what I've been pushing for. Now it is ahead of me, these big challenges are going to come," he added, before being questioned on whether a fight with Usyk or Joshua appeals.

"Oh yeah, I am ready for the winner, line them up! I am waiting for this moment, I would prefer it to be Joshua, but whoever it is, it is the big league.

"I want to get a few more fights under my belt, with that belt, and defend it to really make my mark and leave a legacy as a champion."

Frank W then threw the name of Dillian Whyte into the mix for a potential defence of his new belt and it was a suggestion that found favor with his young heavyweight star.

"That's the fight. This is all business, there is no disrespect to anyone but I am coming to clean up and take out whoever is in my way," Dubois said.

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Fury: If I'm Dillian Whyte, I'm Excited To Take Daniel Dubois Fight

Tyson Fury wouldn’t commit to picking a winner in a proposed all-British heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Dillian Whyte.

The reigning lineal/WBC heavyweight champion does view it as a terrific crossroads bout that his recent in-ring rival should strongly consider.

“If I’m Dillian Whyte, I’m excited to take that fight,” Fury said during an in-house interview that was recently posted on promoter Queensberry Promotions’ YouTube channel. “You’re coming off a loss to the best fighter that’s ever lived. You’ve got to redeem yourself. What better way to do it than against a younger guy, a world champion and everyone’s going to watch it.”

Whyte 28-3 (19KOs) has not fought since a sixth-round knockout loss to Fury (32-0-1, 23KOs) this past April 23 at Wembley Stadium in London. Neither fighter has since offered any real indication of what’s next in their respective careers. Fury claims to be retired but still holds his championship status and has also teased the possibility of returning to the ring later this year in some capacity.

As for Whyte, one opportunity lies ahead if the Brixton-based contender is keen for the cause.

“It’s a great fight and I definitely expect Dillian Whyte to take it and Daniel Dubois to take it. It’s a great fight for British boxing, I for one would buy a pay-per-view to watch it for sure.”

The fight was first spoken into existence by Dubois (18-1, 17KOs) following his one-sided, fourth-round knockout of previously unbeaten Trevor Bryan on June 11 in Miami, Florida. A secondary version of the WBA heavyweight title was at stake, making its way back to Greenwich, London with Dubois who now sets his sights on the upper echelon of the division.

Fury remains uncertain of his own future, while WBA “Super”/IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13KOs) awaits a fight date for a rematch with England’s Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22KOs). Rather than go idle while waiting on a title shot that might not come anytime soon, Dubois is prepared to face the best of the rest in the division. At the top of his list is Whyte, the first name he mentioned along with a list of other contenders and former titlists in his sights.

It would also represent a step-up in class.

Dubois has now scored three straight knockouts since a tenth-round knockout loss to Joe Joyce in their November 2020 battle of unbeaten heavyweights. Joyce is the WBO mandatory challenger and aiming for the winner of the Usyk-Joshua rematch, while tentatively targeting a July 2 stay-busy fight. Dubois punched himself back into contention thanks to a strong showing versus Bryan but remains the less proven of the two in a pairing with Whyte.

“To be honest with you, Dillian Whyte’s very experienced,” noted Fury. “When he was in there with me, I made it look like he couldn’t fight. But do not underestimate Dillian Whyte. When you get two big dinosaurs who’ll knock the lumps off each other the way they would, someone’s going to get knocked out. That’s an exciting fight.”

The sentiment is shared by the Hall of Fame promoter who guides the careers of both Fury and Dubois.

“It’s a good fight. It is a good fight,” acknowledged Frank W, head of Queensberry Promotions. “I think a lot of things that Tyson said are accurate and true. It’s a good fight. I’ve got no objections to that fight. Daniel’s the one who called him out straight away, so he’s got no bloody objections.

“If we can make it, it’d be brilliant. It’d be a good fight for the fans.”

Fury did have one suggestion for how to deal with Whyte during negotiations for such a fight.

“We have to put in [Whyte’s] contract, though, he has to turn up for media and stuff,” quipped Fury, making light of Whyte’s noted absence in the buildup to their championship clash.

“This time ‘round, most definitely,” laughed Warren.

[DrDuke]

Whyte is far more experienced and skilled, but he remains quite hittable, so it's very likely, that Dub will get to Whyte's shaky chin at some point.

[Lightsoot]

Whyte will take Dubs into deep waters and drown him, or get sparked by an uppercut. Dubs’ stock was damaged beyond repair after Joyce. Any decent fighter beats him.

[dr_devious]

Whyte is far more experienced and skilled

Whyte is less skilled than Dubois imo

[Ruthless-RKO]

Whyte is far more experienced and skilled

Whyte is less skilled than Dubois imo

Yeh, but he’d probably give him a tough fight.

Whyte‘s been in the trenches enough times.

[golden_labrador]

i can imagine this would be an absolute borefest and Dubois wins on points. Whyte should embrace being the new gatekeeper though. Derek needs a rest

[Glass Joe]

Think Dubois will be a force in his prime down the line. Cant see Whyte taking the fight, he would probably want 7 figures. Dubois against Martin Bakole would be decent. Maybe a little early for Dubois.

[TheGman]

Whyte wins by ko,he is too tough for DDD Daniel "definitely" Dubois)

[DrDuke]

Whyte is far more experienced and skilled

Whyte is less skilled than Dubois imo

I'd say, he's not more skilled in terms of classic boxing, but he has more tricks in the pocket.

[Coco]

DDD by uppercut

[Dioufy]

Think Dubois bangs him clean out if he can handle Whyte jumping in and being able to time that plodding style which I think he would.

Could see an electric one sided fight imo… similar to Josh/Whyte. Lot of miles on Dillian these days.

[rd350lc]

I wasn't bothered if I saw Whyte again after his poor showing against Fury but I think this could be a great fight if it comes to fruition .

[gregregegg]

I think whyte is worse than DDD in every single way. I think DDD smashes him up bad.

[gregregegg]

Whyte will take Dubs into deep waters and drown him, or get sparked by an uppercut. Dubs’ stock was damaged beyond repair after Joyce. Any decent fighter beats him.

at 22 he Went toe to toe with one of the scariest heaviweights in the world, and lost after 10 rounds to a freak injury. Not taking anything away from joyce, it was a great win. But anyone that thinks that ruins DDD and means any decent fighter beats him has smoked too much meth.

[Ricky]

Hmmm I'm not sure, I think Whyte might have too much for Dubois but it's a good fight. Everyone in the top 10-15 (other than Fury & Usyk) is really in the mixer imo.

[fizzjambo]

Good fight if it happens. I’d lean DD by knock out, but not with any confidence.

Get it on!

[THEBUTCH]

Funny business boxing....Whyte can't secure a mandated world title shot for years, gets TKOd by Fury and now the talk is Dillian getting his 2nd crack at "world" title....albeit Dubois' farcical WBA version

[Ruthless-RKO]

Funny business boxing....Whyte can't secure a mandated world title shot for years, gets TKOd by Fury and now the talk is Dillian getting his 2nd crack at "world" title....albeit Dubois' farcical WBA version

Big difference being a mandatory and being picked as a voluntary.. Dubois obviously fancies his chances.

He was picked as an opponent by AJ..

[THEBUTCH]

Yep, it's a funny business !

[Dioufy]

Is he mando or is he just super champ? When will the super be ordered to fight the regular?
WBA tied up in Usyk/Josh and then again for a likely undisputed.
What’s Dubois gonna do for 18 months? I’d like to see him fight soon as the Bryan fight was a piece of piss.

Joyce rematch in Sept assuming the hammer gets hammered.

[brilo33]

tricky fight , whyte is a tough boy how a can box bit,i think dd could spark him, but i wouldnt rush him in to that fight just yet get a little streak going wheres charles martin these days apart from walking burger king carparks like a god

[Lightsoot]

Whyte will take Dubs into deep waters and drown him, or get sparked by an uppercut. Dubs’ stock was damaged beyond repair after Joyce. Any decent fighter beats him.

at 22 he Went toe to toe with one of the scariest heaviweights in the world, and lost after 10 rounds to a freak injury. Not taking anything away from joyce, it was a great win. But anyone that thinks that ruins DDD and means any decent fighter beats him has smoked too much meth.

Then my meth must be good stuff. To cut DD some slack, you’ve got to rate Slow Joe. And sadly he’s bobbins too.

[Dioufy]

Dubois v Joyce was v close until he took a knee; no doubt about that for me… cannot convince me otherwise.

[SteveO]

Tricky one but I fight I'd like to see.
If I was forced to pick a winner I'd go with Dubois.