For the first time in 25 years, the world professional Boxing has an absolute champion in the Heavyweight weight class. The recipient of that brand is Oleksandr Usyk, when he passed Tyson Fury in the latest match. However, this title is not held by USYK for too long.
In the next 2 weeks, Oleksandr Usyk will officially be deprived of the IBF Heavyweight belt. The reason is because he does not meet the protection and holding standards of this organization. In addition, IBF will soon hold a pair of new champions instead of Usyk in the near future.
The two fighters who were eligible for IBF belt in early June were Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois. Filip Hrgovic has been highly appreciated recently thanks to the achievement of 17 wins, including 14 knockout victories. He also had time to hold the IBF International belt.
Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois has a less impressive record table. He lost 2 times in his career, and one of them took place before USYK. Dubois had the opportunity to challenge USYK in August, but he did not show much. This boxer was defeated in the 9th half.
The winner in the match between Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois is likely to play Anthony Joshua by the end of this year. This is also the match to find the new champion of IBF. If the prospect becomes true, the journey to regain Usyk's belt will face many obstacles.