We may be seeing Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley again after their incredible heavyweight bout in Manchester on Saturday night.
Dubois stopped Wardley in the 11th round to claim the WBO heavyweight title and become world champion for a second time, but only after huge scares early on.
Just seconds into the fight Dubois was down and he hit the canvas again in the third but battled back and poured on the punishment as the bout progressed.
Wardley was a bloody mess by the time the fight was stopped in the 11th and there is certainly an argument that the referee or his corner should have stepped in earlier.
It was a thrilling contest, but as Wardley bravely survived late on, it became an uncomfortable one, with his eye swollen shut and at times staggering about the ring.
Dubois now has the WBO belt and options in front of him, but promoter Frank Warren has suggested that it could be the same opponent next for both men, with a rematch clause in the fight contract.
After the stunning scrap in Manchester, few fans would complain about seeing it again.
‘These two guys showed such heart and chins,’ said Warren. ‘It was an amazing fight that had everything.
‘There’s a rematch clause in the contract. Let’s let the dust settle in the heavyweight division. Then we’ll see. He’s back and Fabio is not going away either. He’s a true gutsy man.’
Other potential moves for Dubois include a third fight with heavyweight ruler Oleksandr Usyk, although the Ukrainian has already beaten the Brit twice.
Moses Itauma is the mandatory WBO challenger, so will be calling for a bout against Dubois, while the winner of the expected Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight could come calling.
Dubois will need time to recover before thinking about what comes next, but was delighted to show off not just his power but his courage.
‘I know I’ve got bundles of heart,’ the 28-year-old said. ‘I’m a warrior in there. It was a flash knockdown. I had to bounce it off and come back harder.
‘It feels great. I thank Fabio for a great fight. We move on now. I had to pull it out of the bag and use all my skills. What a great fight, what a great battle. I’m No1 again.
‘He’s a durable guy. A great warrior. It was an honour to be in the ring with him. I want to grow from this fight and go on a reign as champion again.’
Warren has seen it all in boxing and promoted Tyson Fury over the Gypsy King’s incredible career, but reckons Saturday night was the best heavyweight fight he’s ever put on.
‘You witnessed something special tonight, ultra special,’ said the promoter of both men.
‘Two men bearing their hearts and souls in the ring. They didn’t leave one bit out. It’s the best heavyweight fight I’ve ever done.
‘The determination, the will to win, neither of them taking a backwards step. Amazing.’
