Frank Warren has explained the personal difficulties he would face if the long-awaited fight between Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury were to happen, saying his ties to both fighters would put him in a “very, very awkward position”. While talk of a rematch against Anthony Joshua is hot on the lips of boxing fans, Dubois also has his eyes on Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
Promoter Frank Warren has said a fight between Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury would put him in a “very, very awkward position” but ultimately said it’s “up to them” if the pair want a title bout.
Dubois toppled Anthony Joshua in stunning fashion at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, sparking talk of three major possibilities for the IBF World Heavyweight Champion: A rematch with Joshua, a fight against Fury, or a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
But Warren said a bout between Dubois and Fury is not something he would be keen to orchestrate, due to having a foot in both fighters’ camps, but ultimately said the decision is up to them.
“I’m going to tell you straight here, I’d be in a very, very awkward position but if they wanted it and business called for it that’s up to them,” Queensberry boss Warren said.
“It’s not something I would push for. If there’s an offer made that makes a lot of sense then that’s up to them.”
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Fury faces Usyk in Riyadh on December 21 in a rematch of their eventual meeting in May – where the Ukrainian won by split-decision to become the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era.
And while talk about a potential rematch with Joshua has been swirling, Dubois has also set his eyes on Fury and Usyk – saying they “are my targets now”, with the heavyweight particularly keen for a rematch with undisputed champion Usyk in order to “put the wrong right”.
Fellow promoter Eddie Hearn has called for a rematch between Dubois and Joshua – suggesting there is a rematch clause which could be triggered by the latter.
Warren added a rematch is “something to be considered”, but
ultimately said Dubois’ next fight will be decided with his best interests in mind.
“They can have it if they want it anyway,” Warren said. “I think that’s something to be considered.
“Absolutely, anything is on the table. We’ll work and see what’s the best thing for Daniel. We’re in the Daniel Dubois business, the IBF business and we’ll see what’s best.”
Joshua’s knockout defeat to Dubois in the fifth-round of their Wembley bout was the fourth loss of his career, falling to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, after being stunned by Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019.
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