Usyk and Dubois shall engage in another encounter. However, there is a caveat

The IBF has affirmed that Daniel Dubois now stands as the mandatory contender for the IBF World Champion title held by Oleksandr Usyk following the British boxer's triumph over Filip Hrgovic.

However, Dubois has initiated negotiations for a bout with Anthony Joshua, and the IBF has yet to determine whether this match will be for the full world champion title or if they will endorse the Usyk-Fury rematch as another undisputed collision.

As known, Usyk ascended to the status of undisputed world champion in May after vanquishing Tyson Fury. The pugilists are scheduled to contest their second bout in December.

Recall that Dubois was previously the mandatory challenger for Usyk's WBA championship status in August of last year. At that time, the Briton suffered an early defeat to the Ukrainian boxer.

Daniel Dubois overcame Hrgovic within the framework of the 5vs5 tournament: Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren. Throughout the evening, boxers from the Queensberry promotional company under Frank Warren's helm claimed victory in all matches.