Promoter Eddie Hearn views the Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois conflict on the 5v5 occasion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on June 1st as essential for the getting older heavyweight division on the prime.
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 previous guard retires.
Each of those guys are younger sufficient to be among the many prime fighters after the present champions depart the game in two or three years.
Dubois is slightly youthful than Hrgovic, however he nonetheless has a whole lot of work to do earlier than he’s able to take the throne after the present champions retire.
The vacant IBF title may very well be at stake for the Hrgovic vs. Dubois on June 1st, which can make their struggle even larger. Anthony Joshua will probably be ready to probably struggle the winner, and that may imply some huge cash.
A Altering Panorama
“Hear, Dubois is an effective fighter. Should you take a look at the heavyweight division. Loads 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 in regards to 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 exhibiting his age after which some now, and got here near shedding his final struggle towards Francis Ngannou.
If he loses each of his fights towards IBF/WBA/WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk, he may very well be out of the game quickly. Nonetheless, if the Saudis keep loyal to Fury, he would possibly have the ability to grasp round slightly longer, even when he’s shedding frequently.
That may create alternatives for Dubois and Hrgovic to take his place. Usyk is 37, however he’s nonetheless preventing at a excessive stage. Ideally, he might need three extra years left earlier than he’s out of the sport.
Dubois’ Potential vs. Hrgovic’s Check
“Dubois is what, 26? He’s been in deep, and I believe the perfect is but to come back. Sadly for him, he’s preventing an excellent heavyweight in Filip Hrgovic. It’s an excellent struggle, it’s an excellent struggle, and clearly, we all know that struggle may very well be for the IBF world title. We’ll see,” mentioned Hearn.
