Boxing: Fabio Wardley emerges as potential challenger to Daniel Dubois as Anthony Joshua rematch faces collapse

AJ's rematch with Dubois in doubt

Fabio Wardley is being seen as a potential challenger to Daniel Dubois, as a rematch between Dubois and Anthony Joshua is facing collapse. AJ suffered a brutal fifth-round knockout defeat at Wembley in September, and a quick turnaround for a rematch seems unlikely.

Wardley could be a future opponent for Dubois

While Dubois was expected to face Joshua again in February in Saudi Arabia, promoter Eddie Hearn has indicated that the timeline might be too close. This leaves Dubois looking elsewhere for a challenger, with Wardley emerging as a possible future opponent.

What's next for Dubois?

Dubois' promoter Frank Warren mentioned that discussions are ongoing with a few potential opponents for Dubois. Wardley, coming off a first-round knockout victory, is ranked within the top 15 in the world and could be a significant matchup for Dubois in the future.

Warren teases potential mega-fight

Warren hinted at the possibility of a future Wembley bout between Dubois and Wardley, calling it a "mega fight" that could draw a large crowd. In the meantime, Dubois is close to announcing a big fight in February against another opponent.

Joshua's future plans

With Joshua potentially waiting for the result of Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, a rematch with Dubois might not be in the cards immediately. Warren expressed his doubts about a Joshua-Dubois rematch, indicating that he believes Dubois has what it takes to come out on top again.