Frank Sanchez predicts its IBF heavyweight title -Liminator against Daniel Dubois a “Explosive Plowable” one. October 22 is the deadline for the terms of the conditions by ‘Dynamite’ Dubois (22-3, 21 COs) and the Cuban Sanchez (25-1, 18 COs).
The IBF ordered the two fighters to fight to determine the next compulsory challenger for the champion Oleksandr Ulsyk. Both fighters agreed to participate in the IBF Eliminator.
Four heavyweights that said no
Dubois, 28, shows courage by agreeing to fighting Sanchez, as these four notable fighters have all refused:
- Moses will bite
- Philip Hrgovic
- Sprinkle
- Richard Torrez Jr.
We do not know why they all chose not to fight against Sanchez, but it may be that they or their promoters noted how dangerous a puncher is the Cuban and decides that it is not worth the risk.
Looking at two or three rounds of Sanchez’s recent battle against Agit Kabayel would be enough to scare many fighters and their management away to choose him.
Even with the Eddy Reynoso-trained Sanchez who fought with a knee roast on his right leg, he still landed many powerful shots that would have struck many, if not all, heavyweights in the division except Kabayel.
Box insider, Mike Coppinger, later unveiled that Sanchez was successful Arthroscopic surgery on his right knee a month after his loss of Kabayel in June 2024 in Miami, Florida.
‘Surgery has gone perfectly, and Frank should return to training in three months, ”according to Sanchez’s co-manager, Mike Borao, to ESPN.
Sanchez had a year to strengthen his surgically restored right knee, and he fought and knocked out once earlier this year Ramon Olivas Echeverria in the third round on February 22, 2025.
“I have to beat him to fulfill my dream of becoming the first Cuban heavyweight champion in history,” Frank Sanchez said Sky Sports about his possible fight against Daniel Dubois. ‘Our styles provide a very exciting and explosive struggle, you will see! “
A better version of itauma
Suggest a better version of Moses Itauma, one that throws combinations with equal power on its own and does not rely on pot shots or avoid contact to win fights. Sanchez is a nightmare for everyone, especially for fighters with a history of repeatedly stopping when it became difficult.
For Dubois to wage this battle, it rang as desperation on his part, because it is risky. Sanchez burns fast, powerful and the type of combination puncher that is all wrong for dubois.
The Queensberry-promoted Dubois arrives on July 19, 2025 at Wembley Stadium in London in London in London in London, WBA, WBC, and the WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr uksk.
Dubois overtook from the beginning and dominated through the highly competent utility. In the fifth round, Dubois was dropped twice. After the second knockout, Daniel was counted out. Many boxing fans felt that Dubois had stopped as he looked at the crowd while receiving the score.
“Hopefully negotiations are going well and we can wage this battle in the UK, Saudi Arabia, the US, wherever, just as long as it is made. I will be well prepared with Eddy Reynoso in my corner,” Sanchez said.
Dubois’s career hangs on a thread
Another defeat by Dubois can be the end of this British heavyweight because he will have the chance. It is not enough that a fighter is ambitious. If they do not have the chin or mental toughness to stay on the front lines among the other soldiers, it is better that they want to focus on something else.
If Dubois loses this battle, it could be for him. How will Queensberry rebuild him after back-to-back knockout? Would it even be worth it? Dubois may be better off to fight on Dana White’s Suffa Boxing League, where he doesn’t have to fight the Apex heavyweights like Sanchez.
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Last updated on 10/09/2025

