Brief
Dubois sets six‑fight roadmap to undisputed heavyweight crown
Dubois, the WBO champion, outlines a six‑fight target that could make him the second heavyweight to hold all major belts.
By Felo News Desk · Published
British heavyweight Daniel Dubois, the reigning WBO champion, has announced a six‑fight plan to become the next undisputed champion. He will defend his title against compatriot Fabio Wardley on 17 October at the O2 Arena, five months after beating Wardley in Manchester.
What happened
Dubois (23‑3, 22 KOs) will put his WBO belt on the line at the O2. The bout follows his May 2026 loss to Wardley, where he was knocked down twice before rallying. Earlier, in July 2025, Dubois challenged Oleksandr Usyk at Wembley Stadium for undisputed status but was stopped in the fifth round.
What the reports add
The Independent notes that Usyk vacated his belts earlier in 2026, opening a path for Dubois. While Dubois mentions several potential opponents – WBC champion Agit Kabayel, IBA‑belt holder Filip Hrgović and WBA ‘super’ champion Murat Gassiev – he says he has “no names, whoever’s got the belt and brings me the most money.” The outlet also links to a recent Felo News piece on his sister Caroline Dubois, highlighting the family’s boxing ambitions.
What was said
Asked about his timeline, Dubois told The Independent: “Within six fights. That’s what I’ve got in my head anyway.” He added, “You need goals in boxing. You can’t just fight for nothing. So six big fights, and that’s six big, big fights.” When discussing opponents, he said, “No names, whoever’s got the belt [and] brings me the most money.”
How it came about
Dubois’s ambition follows his 2025 defeat to Usyk and a rebound win over Wardley in May 2026. With Usyk stepping back, the heavyweight division lacks a clear undisputed holder, prompting Dubois to map out a path that could see him join Oleksandr Usyk as the only heavyweight to hold all four major titles simultaneously.
Key facts
- Daniel Dubois is the reigning WBO heavyweight champion. (independent.co.uk)
- He will defend his title against Fabio Wardley on 17 October at the O2 Arena. (independent.co.uk)
- Dubois aims to win undisputed status within six fights, citing potential opponents Kabayel, Hrgović and Gassiev. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Dubois reveals six-fight plan to become undisputed champion”
