Dubois climbs
The updated rankings now place Dubois directly behind champion Oleksandr Usyk and ahead of both Agit Kabayel and Tyson Fury.
Heavyweight Rankings:
C. Oleksandr Usyk
- Daniel Dubois
- Agit Kabayel
- Tyson Fury
- Fabio Wardley
The jump is significant because Dubois entered the Wardley fight below both Kabayel and Fury in the Ring standings. His win has now dropped him in front of both heavyweights, a move that is likely to divide fans.
Although Dubois showed toughness in recovering from two knockdowns and eventually stopping Wardley, some fans are expected to question whether one win should move him above Kabayel, who remains unbeaten at 27-0 with 19 knockouts, and Fury, the former WBC heavyweight champion.
The move is likely to tear fans apart as Kabayel remains undefeated and has quietly put together one of the division’s stronger recent runs. Some fans may feel he didn’t do anything to lose ground in the rankings other than not fighting on Saturday’s card.
Fury’s placement at #3 may also draw debate because his only losses came against Usyk, and his overall body of work still carries weight with many fans.
Dubois also had tough moments against Wardley before turning the fight around. He was dropped twice early on before rallying for the stoppage victory, which may leave some fans questioning whether one dramatic win should move him ahead of both Kabayel and Fury.
Wardley Fallout
Wardley dropped three spots to #4 after the loss, but remained within the top tier after pushing Dubois through one of the toughest fights of his career.
The Ring also made changes in three other divisions after Saturday’s card, including a move to light heavyweight after Zak Chelli stopped David Morrell in the final round of their upset battle on the undercard.
