Frank Sanchez predicts an explosive war with Daniel Dubois

Frank Sanchez expects his IBF heavyweight title eliminator against Daniel Dubois to be a tough one. “explosive” one. October 22 is the deadline for agreeing on terms between “Dynamite” Dubois (22-3, 21 KO) and Cuban Sanchez (25-1, 18 KO).

The IBF ordered the fighters to fight to determine the next mandatory challenger for champion Oleksandr Usyk. Both fighters agreed to participate in the IBF Eliminator.

Four heavyweights who said no

Dubois, 28, is showing courage by agreeing to fight Sanchez, as these four high-profile fighters have all declined:

• Moses will bite
• Philip Hrgovic
• Flyer
• Richard Torrez Jr

We don’t know why they all chose not to fight Sanchez, but it’s possible that they or their promoters noticed how dangerous Cuban punching was and decided it wasn’t worth the risk.

Watching two or three rounds of Sanchez’s last fight against Ajit Kabyle would be enough to scare away many fighters and their management from choosing him.

Even with the Eddy Reynoso-trained Sanchez fighting with a knee brace on his right leg, he still landed several powerful shots that would have taken out many, if not all, heavyweights in the division with the exception of Cabel.

boxing inside, It was later revealed that it was Mike Coppinger That Sanchez has succeeded Arthroscopic surgery on his right knee a month after his loss to Kabayel in June 2024 in Miami, Florida.

“The surgery went perfectly.” Frank should be back in training in three months,” Sanchez co-manager Mike Buraw told ESPN.

Sanchez has spent a year strengthening his surgically repaired right knee, and has already fought once earlier this year, knocking him out Ramon Olivas Echeverría 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 potential fight against Daniel Dubois. “Our methods will make for a very exciting and explosive battle, you see!”

A better version of Itauma

Imagine a better version of Moses Itauma, who throws combinations as hard as he does and doesn’t rely on striking or avoiding contact to win fights. Sanchez is a nightmare for anyone, especially for fighters who have a history of frequently quitting when the going got tough.

For Dubois, fighting this battle is a sign of desperation on his part because it is a battle fraught with danger. Sanchez is very fast, strong, and kind of a combination puncher, which is just the wrong thing for Dubois.

The Queensberry-promoted Dubois is coming off a fifth-round knockout loss to WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk on July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, England.

Dubois looked superior from the start, as the highly skilled Usyk dominated him. In the fifth round, Dubois was knocked down twice. After the second knockdown, Daniel was counted out. Many boxing fans felt that Dubois had quit, as he looked around at the crowd while taking the count.

“I hope the negotiations go well and we can fight this fight in the UK, Saudi Arabia, USA and wherever, as long as it takes place,” Sanchez said. “I will be well prepared with Eddy Reynoso in my corner.”

Dubois’s career is hanging by a thread

Another defeat to Dubois could be the end for this British heavyweight, as his chances will run out. It is not enough for a fighter to be ambitious. If they lack the chops or mental toughness needed to survive on the front lines among other soldiers, they are better off moving out to focus on something else.

If Dubois loses this fight, it could be game over for him. How will Queensberry rebuild after back-to-back knockouts? Will it be worth it? Dubois might be better off fighting in Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing League, where he wouldn’t have to fight heavyweights like Sanchez.

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