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Daniel Dubois' Return Date Confirmed By Frank Warren

New WBO heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will step back into the ring later this year.
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WBO Champ Daniel Dubois and his trainer, Don Charles
WBO Champ Daniel Dubois and his trainer, Don Charles | IMAGO / NurPhoto

Daniel Dubois woke up Sunday morning sore but enjoyed the added weight of the WBO heavyweight title.

After a thrilling comeback knockout victory over Fabio Wardley, Dubois sits in a far different place than he did just a few days ago. Now, with the fight in the rearview, what's next?

Well, his promoter, Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions, spoke with DAZN about Dubois' next steps.

Frank Warren reveals Daniel Dubois' return date

"Frank Warren has confirmed to DAZN News that Daniel Dubois will fight before the end of November after becoming the new WBO world heavyweight champion on Saturday night."

While four months in boxing time is not a long recuperation period, Warren could be looking at it tactically.

First, he may want to capitalize on the momentum of the Wardley brawl that many consider an early favorite for fight of the year. As a result, a big fight in England or even Las Vegas could be the quickest step. This win, and certainly another in November, could also provide the leverage to pick their next fight and lead to negotiations for bigger paydays.

Daniel Duboi
Daniel Dubois | IMAGO / PA Images

Recovery and Resumption

Dubois won the fight but still suffered damage. For 11 rounds, Wardley traded with him, landing 97 of 358 punches. Of those, 40 were power punches, and two of them dropped Dubois in the early rounds. Under those circumstances, Warren believes that the new WBO champion needs a moment to recuperate.

"As for Daniel's next fight, a fight in the autumn. Autumn finishes in November. So we'll see what happens. "He needs a rest," Warren said.

Will the November fight be a rematch?

Wardley, as the former titleholder, deserves a rematch. Not to mention, Warren has confirmed there's a rematch clause and there is profound interest in the battle. People will pay to see the duo stand in the middle of the ring and trade punches again.

That said, Warren thinks the potential rematch, while on the table, may not be as quick as many anticipate.

"If it's going to be, then it's going to be Fabio's choice," Warren responded when asked whether a Dubois rematch will be next for Wardley. "Because he was the champion, the rematch clause is in there because it was a voluntary defense. They have to take their time and let their bodies recuperate, get away from the gym, and go and enjoy their lives."

Overall, Dubois, once again, actually holds his fate in his hands. For now, Dubois will take a break to get healthy before stepping between the ropes again.

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Terrance Biggs
TERRANCE BIGGS

Terrance is a boxing writer for KO on SI. He's enjoyed over a decade of writing experience, writing for Full Press Coverage, Pro Football Sports Network and Heavy.com, covering both professional and collegiate sports. He is s a member of the Football Writers Association of America and the United States Basketball Writers Association. Terrance also votes on postseason awards like the Biletnikoff, Groza, and Thorpe Awards. Biggs earned his bachelor's degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University. When not writing, he enjoys spending time with his children and his fiancée, along with playing softball.