Promoter Eddie Hearn views the Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois conflict on the 5v5 occasion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 1st as necessary for the getting older heavyweight division on the high.
The 26-year-old Dubois (20-2, 19 KOs) and 31-year-old Hrgovic (17-0, 14 KOs) are younger sufficient to take over the division after the outdated guard retires.
Each of those guys are younger sufficient to be among the many high fighters after the present champions depart the game in two or three years.
Dubois is just a little youthful than Hrgovic, however he nonetheless has quite a lot of work to do earlier than he’s able to take the throne after the present champions retire.
The vacant IBF title could possibly be at stake for the Hrgovic vs. Dubois on June 1st, which is able to make their battle even larger. Anthony Joshua can be ready to probably battle the winner, and that will imply some huge cash.
A Altering Panorama
“Hear, Dubois is an efficient fighter. In the event you have a look at the heavyweight division. Lots of these guys of their 30s, and a few are of their late 30s. Some are of their 40s,” mentioned Eddie Hearn to Charlie Parson’s YouTube channel, speaking concerning the heavyweight conflict between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois on the June 1st 5v5 occasion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
35-year-old WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is displaying his age after which some now, and got here near shedding his final battle in opposition to Francis Ngannou.
If he loses each of his fights in opposition to IBF/WBA/WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk, he could possibly be out of the game quickly. Nevertheless, if the Saudis keep loyal to Fury, he would possibly be capable of hold round just a little longer, even when he’s shedding frequently.
That might create alternatives for Dubois and Hrgovic to take his place. Usyk is 37, however he’s nonetheless combating at a excessive degree. Ideally, he may need three extra years left earlier than he’s out of the sport.
Dubois’ Potential vs. Hrgovic’s Take a look at
“Dubois is what, 26? He’s been in deep, and I feel one of the best is but to come back. Sadly for him, he’s combating an excellent heavyweight in Filip Hrgovic. It’s an incredible battle, it’s an excellent battle, and clearly, we all know that battle could possibly be for the IBF world title. We’ll see,” mentioned Hearn.
