Joshua vs Fury vs Dubois: Decoding the Heavyweight Titans of Boxing

The heavyweight division is set to make waves in 2025 as it prepares for a series of high-profile bouts. Last year was dominated by Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, but Londoner Daniel Dubois has emerged as one of the strongest contenders with an impressive 12-month run.

The first major fight on the horizon is between IBF champion Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker on Saturday. This encounter will have significant implications for both fighters, who will be left with numerous options in their respective careers following this showdown.

Other notable fights include Dillian Whyte facing Joe Joyce on April 5th. That fight night also features the professional debut of Delicious Orie and an intriguing contest between Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakporhe. Despite their experience as cruiserweights, their match promises to be a fascinating one given the rivalry between them.

Moses Itauma, who turned just 20 in December, is expected to join that event, adding another young talent to an already exciting card. However, it seems that Deontay Wilder’s imminent return will not be happening as his team has cooled talk of a comeback for now.

Frazer Clarke returns to action on April 20th against Ebenezer Tetteh. One question hanging over the division is whether Fury really retired. Despite announcing his retirement last month, most in boxing believe he is far from done with the sport. Fabio Wardley believes that it’s virtually impossible to predict what Tyson Fury will ultimately decide.

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The next big fight will likely be decided by the outcome of Dubois’ title defense. A win for Dubois could lead towards a clash with Usyk, potentially paving the way for another British heavyweight champion after Lennox Lewis in 1999. If Parker triumphs over Dubois, it would open up significant rematch opportunities either against Dubois or Joshua.

It is improbable that Usyk will retain all three of his belts, and their potential loss could spark a flurry of fights within the division with several contenders vying for new championships.

Beyond these major matchups, there are many other intriguing battles on the horizon. Derek Chisora’s final fight, Wardley and Itauma’s next steps, as well as Johnny Fisher vs Dave Allen all promise to be exciting bouts. Clarke remains a formidable opponent while Whyte vs Joyce could significantly impact the heavyweight landscape.

According to Wardley, “The future in heavyweight boxing across the world is bright, but especially in the UK. We have Daniel (Dubois), myself and Moses [Itauma] – it looks like we will have a strong grip on the division for the next coming years. It can be one of those golden eras where we all muck in, fight and get stuck in.”