Fabio Wardley’s crew have held talks a few potential WBO world heavyweight title defence in opposition to Daniel Dubois.
WBO champion Wardley is contemplating choices for his first title defence and Dubois, ranked at No 4 by the WBO, is on a shortlist of potential opponents.
Filip Hrgovic and Zhilei Zhang are two different out there contenders contained in the WBO prime 15, however phrases couldn’t be agreed between Wardley and fellow Brit Derek Chisora for a battle.
Wardley’s supervisor Mike Ofo advised Sky Sports activities: “Fabio needed to battle Oleksandr Usyk after beating Joseph Parker however he selected to pursue Deontay Wilder as an alternative. Now that battle has fallen by, Fabio needs a unification battle with Usyk for all of the belts.
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Fabio Wardley calls Oleksandr Usyk’s choice to relinquish the WBO heavyweight title ‘unusual’ after he was ordered to battle Wardley
“We had been pursuing a battle with Chisora or Wilder for April 4, however they took refuge in one another’s arms and as you possibly can see from the presser, they’re appearing like a cherished up couple. However boxing’s a tricky sport so I want all of them the most effective for the long run.
“As for Daniel Dubois, clearly that’s a fight that Fabio would be well up for. There’s nothing like an all-British showdown for the world heavyweight title!”
When requested a few Wardley vs Dubois battle, promoter Frank Warren advised Sky Sports activities: “We’re speaking to Fabio about varied issues and in addition to Daniel.
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“Whatever happens they’ve both got to fight, they both want to fight and they will fight.
“So that they’ll in all probability battle finish of April early Might.”
Wardley was topped as the brand new WBO champion after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished the belt as an alternative of creating a compulsory WBO title defence in opposition to the unbeaten Brit.
The Ipswich fighter had beforehand change into the WBO interim champion after a surprising eleventh spherical stoppage victory over Joseph Parker at The O2 in October.
Dubois not too long ago returned to former coach Don Charles as he plans to get his profession again on monitor following a knockout loss to Usyk of their July rematch at Wembley Stadium.
