Calls for a future showdown between Daniel Dubois and Moses Itauma have continued growing following Dubois’ dramatic victory over Fabio Wardley to become WBO heavyweight champion.
The brutal all-British heavyweight clash instantly sparked discussion about what could come next for Dubois, with many fans already pushing for a potential fight against fellow Queensberry heavyweight prospect Itauma.
Some reports have even suggested Itauma could eventually become Dubois’ mandatory challenger, potentially setting up another major British heavyweight title fight in the future.
However, former heavyweight contender David Price believes the fight is still far away and does not think it should happen anytime soon.
Price says Frank Warren will likely delay the fight
Speaking on Seconds Out, Price explained why he believes the fight will not happen in the near future.
“I don’t think that it will happen, because Frank Warren promotes the two of them,” Price said.
“It is not going to happen for a long time and rightly so.”
Price believes both fighters are currently on separate stages of their careers and argued that the fight could become far bigger financially if delayed.
“Dubois is 28, Itauma is 21,” he explained.
“That is not going to happen until it is worth what Fury-Joshua is looking towards now or just around that.”
Price says Itauma is not ready for Daniel Dubois yet
Price also admitted that, from a boxing perspective, he would currently keep Itauma away from Dubois due to the champion’s experience advantage.
“From an opinion point of view, I would keep Moses Itauma away from Daniel Dubois just now,” Price said.
“I don’t think that he is ready for him yet.”
The former heavyweight contender pointed toward Dubois’ résumé and experience at the elite level.
“Look at Dubois’ résumé, who he has beaten, who he has lost to, what he has experienced and all of that,” Price explained.
“Moses Itauma doesn’t need to fight someone like that just yet.”
Price believes the fight will become much bigger later
Despite urging patience, Price still believes the fight will eventually happen in the future.
“It will happen,” Price said. “And when it does happen it will be much bigger than it is now. But we need to be patient with that one.”
Meanwhile, Itauma (14-0, 12 KOs) already has his next date locked in. The unbeaten heavyweight is scheduled to headline London’s O2 Arena on August 8, 2026, before later making his United States debut in either November or December.
As for Dubois, the newly crowned WBO heavyweight champion is widely expected to rematch Wardley, following promoter Frank Warren’s confirmation that a rematch clause exists in their contract following their brutal heavyweight war.
However, Wardley sustained significant damage during the brutal fight, making it unlikely that a rematch will take place immediately. Because of that, Dubois could potentially take another fight before eventually facing the Ipswich native again.
