Derek Chisora Says Only Daniel Dubois And Moses Itauma Matter Now At Heavyweight

“There’s just one person on this generation immediately who could cause a headache for everyone, and that’s Moses,” Chisora said to Secondsout. “After which I believe Daniel has removed his demons. Them two. But I don’t see anybody else. I don’t see anybody else troubling those two guys immediately.”

Chisora’s confidence within the pair prolonged beyond the division’s other top contenders. Asked about Fabio Wardley’s rematch with Dubois, he predicted one other defeat for Wardley, this time ending even earlier than their first meeting.

“I don’t think. What’s Fabio Wardley going to do? What’s different from the primary fight?” Chisora said. “I believe this fight, the rematch, will end sooner than before. I really like Fabio, but I don’t see him troubling Daniel immediately again. He has to vary something in his game completely.”

The veteran was equally dismissive when Agit Kabayel’s name was brought up, saying he doesn’t imagine the unbeaten contender defeats either Dubois or Itauma.

Chisora acknowledged that Itauma faces a big step up against Filip Hrgovic, but still expects the 21-year-old to come back through.

“No. It’s going to be a tough fight, but Moses goes to dig deeper, and he’s going to win it,” Chisora said.

When asked who wins if Dubois and Itauma fought today, Chisora admitted it was a difficult selection before ultimately siding with the unbeaten southpaw.

“I even have to go along with Moses,” Chisora said. “Southpaws are hard to beat. Whenever you shape up, he’s already got a reach on you together with his jab. By the point he lands the jab, it’s a fast one-two.”