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 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 previous guard retires.
Each of those guys are younger sufficient to be among the many high fighters after the present champions go away the game in two or three years.
Dubois is slightly youthful than Hrgovic, however he nonetheless has loads of work to do earlier than he’s able to take the throne after the present champions retire.
The vacant IBF title might be at stake for the Hrgovic vs. Dubois on June 1st, which can make their combat even larger. Anthony Joshua can be ready to doubtlessly combat the winner, and that will imply some huge cash.
A Altering Panorama
“Hear, Dubois is an effective fighter. In the event you have 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 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 combat in opposition to Francis Ngannou.
If he loses each of his fights in opposition to IBF/WBA/WBO champ Oleksandr Usyk, he might be out of the game quickly. Nonetheless, if the Saudis keep loyal to Fury, he may be capable to grasp round slightly 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 Check
“Dubois is what, 26? He’s been in deep, and I feel the very best is but to return. Sadly for him, he’s combating an excellent heavyweight in Filip Hrgovic. It’s an excellent combat, it’s a superb combat, and clearly, we all know that combat might be for the IBF world title. We’ll see,” mentioned Hearn.
