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Eddie Hearn has called for the retirement of one of the division’s best heavyweights amidst talk of his return.
Hearn recently spoke on the state of the division, in which Joseph Parker has been called as mandatory challenger to Oleksandr Usyk, and Derek Chisora for Daniel Dubois.
Hearn told The Stomping Ground that despite talk of Chisora’s final fight being for a world title against the British champion, he expressed doubts that the 40-year-old will get another world title opportunity:
“I wasn’t sure he would beat [Otto] Wallin,” Hearn admitted. “He’s hugely experienced and he knows his way around the ring. He knows how to beat fighters.”
“He’s tough for anybody, whether it is Usyk, whether it’s Dubois. I don’t see him fighting for the world heavyweight championship, next anyway, but who knows.”
Hearn also spoke, however, on the heavyweight he believes should ride off into the sunset, a fighter that has been mentioned alongside Dubois a lot lately.
Eddie Hearn Thinks Oleksandr Usyk Should Retire
Hearn admitted he wouldn’t be surprised if Queensberry Promotions looked to stage a bout between Usyk and Dubois in London, following their controversial first encounter in Poland:
“It wouldn’t surprise me [if Usyk vs Dubois happened in Wembley]”
“I mean, that’s the natural fight for Queensberry to try and make.”
Usyk defeated Dubois in August 2023, though the contest was marred by controversy after Dubois was denied a stoppage victory for what was deemed a low blow.
With Dubois now carrying significant momentum following his upset win over Anthony Joshua, Hearn believes a rematch with Usyk would be an intriguing contest.
“I said I think Usyk should retire, not because he’s fading but because he’s [already] done absolutely everything, and how unbelievable [he’s been].”
“But a fight with Dubois is an opportunity for him to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight world champion.”
“He has already beat Dubois but it is a very tough fight, especially with Daniel and the momentum. Dubois is going to be a handful and if that gets made, it will be great.”
With the heavyweight division still taking shape following Usyk’s historic wins over Tyson Fury, all eyes are now on what decision the undisputed champion makes next.
