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IBF Ruling
Daniel Dubois' highly anticipated rematch with Anthony Joshua is in jeopardy as the IBF world champion has been granted permission to defend his title against a different British opponent.
Previous Showdown
Dubois, 27, delivered a remarkable performance against Joshua in September, knocking him down four times before securing a fifth-round knockout to retain his IBF crown.
New Contender Emerges
With the possibility of facing Joshua fading, IBF President Caryl Peoples confirmed that Dubois can face any ranked fighter before April 22, 2025, opening the door for challengers like Fabio Wardley, who recently scored a first-round knockout to climb to No12 in the IBF rankings.
Promoter's Perspective
Dubois' promoter, Frank Warren, stated that the upcoming title defense will be on Dubois' terms, whether it's against Joshua or another top-ranked opponent, emphasizing the champion's authority in selecting his next challenger.
Future Plans
After April 22, Dubois will have to fulfill a mandatory IBF title defense, possibly against the winner of Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel. However, there is also the possibility of a unification fight against the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21.
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