The Chisora Scoop
“I’ll tell you a scoop. Daniel is fighting Fabio. Don’t tell anyone,” Chisora said during the interview.
There has been no official announcement, but the claim fits how Queensberry has handled its heavyweights. All three fighters are under the same promotional banner, which removes the delays that often come with outside negotiations and makes a quick deal easier to finish.
For Dubois, the timing is sharp. The 28 year old lost his IBF title last July when he was stopped in the fifth round by Oleksandr Usyk, his second defeat to the unified champion. Earlier in his career, Dubois was also stopped by Joe Joyce, setbacks that have followed him whenever he faces fighters who can punch back hard. A long rebuild would slow his return and offer no clear reward.
Taking on Wardley would put Dubois straight back into a title fight. The risk is obvious, but the upside is clear. A win moves him back into the top tier immediately. Waiting around does not.
Inside The Queensberry Circle
Wardley’s position is more secure, but not settled. He stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round last October, then became full WBO champion when Usyk chose a different path. That left Wardley with a belt but limited choices for a first defense that would carry real weight with fans.
Dubois solves that problem. He brings name value, pressure, and urgency, even with questions attached. It is the kind of fight that forces clarity instead of delay.
No Room For Error
If the matchup goes through, it will not be a soft defense or a rebuilding step. This is not a safe move for either man. A victory puts the winner right back in the mix for the biggest nights in the sport, but a loss here creates a very long and difficult road back to the top.
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