Derek Chisora says Daniel Dubois is the favorite to beat Moses Itauma if the two heavyweights meet.
Dubois won the WBO heavyweight title Saturday, stopping Fabio Wardley in the 11th round at Co-Op Live in Manchester after twice being knocked down. Itauma, 21, is expected to be named the WBO’s mandatory challenger, putting a Dubois defense on the table.
Speaking to Seconds Out, Chisora gave Dubois the edge.
“Right now, with the odds, the favourite is Daniel, he is the world champion. So, I think Daniel [will win], but we know Itauma and how he is.”
Any Dubois vs. Itauma fight would likely land in 2027 at the earliest. Itauma is expected to fight August 8 at the O2 Arena before a U.S. debut later this year. The matchup could also be bypassed entirely depending on whether Oleksandr Usyk vacates or defends the other heavyweight titles.