Whether he agrees to a rematch or goes in a different direction, Daniel Dubois’ tough fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua undoubtedly puts the 27-year-old in a significantly better position.

Dubois’ victory propels him to the top of the leaderboard Boxing News Rankings Moving up from sixth to third in our world top ten. Only two people are ahead of Daniel: Alexander Usyk and Tyson Fury, who will meet in the rematch on December 21. Usyk already defeated Dubois via ninth-round stoppage at the 2023 event in Poland.

However, considering Dubois’ success since that night, coupled with the never-ending low blow controversy, subsequent wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hlgovic, and now Joshua , the heavy hitter will see his chance in the second effort. That is, of course, if Usyk beats Fury. If Fury wins, depending on the circumstances, then a third fight could be on the table, with the best remaining fighters fighting each other under the table.

Anthony Joshua’s crushing defeat puts him behind Zhang Zhilei and Joseph Parker, the latter of whom he has already beaten at heavyweight. Zhang also lost to Parker, but that was considered a handful against anyone. The Chinese southpaw is rumored to be on the verge of a clash with another heavyweight beast, heavyweight champion Martin Bakole, who Boxing News ranks No. 10.

Fast-rising Agit Kabayel, who has been talking about a possible matchup with Joseph Parker next, is seventh and aiming to break into the top five. Deontay Wilder (#9) and Filip Hrgovic (#8) are currently holding on to their respective positions.