In just under three minutes at the Manchester Arena, up-and-coming boxing champion, Daniel Dubois, completely blew away his opponent and called out some of the biggest names in boxing. Dubois, who’s recently dubbed himself as Miller’s Daddy, delivered an explosive performance that brought his fight against Bogdan Dinu to a brutal stoppage. He then wasted no time in challenging some of the major heavyweights in sports: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Oleksandr Usyk.
“I want AJ, Fury, Usyk, all of them”, he said, relishing in his stunning victory. While still a newcomer in the boxing world, his impressive performances – backed by fearless ambition – have made people sit up and take notice.
Dubois, in his first fight under the tutelage of top trainer, Shane McGuigan, showed an impressive degree of mature, clinical aggression against Dinu. His win came courtesy of a vicious right hand delivery in the second round, ending Dinu’s hopes of a win, and Dubois’ knockout became the talk of the boxing world.
Though there’s a long way to go for Dubois in taking on the big names he boldly called out, Dubois vs. Miller could certainly be something the boxing world would pay to see. But who can be surprised over this potential bout, considering the brutal stoppage that had Dubois playing the role of Miller’s daddy?
It’s a giant leap, but Dubois has been working his way up swiftly, and this victory could mark a significant step towards making his dreams a reality. Aside from his knockouts and dynamic performances, his audacious attitude and ambitions are what truly make him stand out in boxing.
Drawing comparisons with Anthony Joshua is a dangerous game for fighters, particularly given the significant stature of Joshua and his impressive track record. However, Dubois seems undeterred, coming across just as confident as the seasoned boxer. Encouraging more comparisons, Dubois’ destructive and quick win over Dinu took less time than Joshua’s previous matches against the Romanian.
Dubois has also shown it’s not only about Joshua, as he sets his sights on Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk as well. “The harder, the better. These are the fights I want”, he announced. Clearly for Dubois, it’s a case of being thrown in with the sharks only to reveal he’s one too.
Of course, fighting Fury or Usyk would represent a huge progression for Dubois, who is undeterred by their significantly greater experience. But considering his rapid rise in the boxing world, such possibilities may not be as far-fetched as they seem.
Clearly, this young boxer is not interested in slowly climbing the ranks; he wants to simply bound up them. And who’s to say he won’t? After a brutal performance, dialogues are being recast and expectations are being realigned. Daniel Dubois might be talking the talk, but he has also been walking the walk.
To sum up, Daniel Dubois’ brutal stoppage and call out on Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk has generated a wave of excitement in the boxing world. His daring ambition to fight the best combined with his explosive performances in the ring has marked him out as a potential heavyweight sensation. Whether he’s up for such mammoth battles or not, his audacity alone has ensured that he’ll be in the limelight for the foreseeable future.
