By Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has highlighted the often-overlooked striking skills of lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. In the recent UFC 302, Makhachev defended his title for the third time, this time against Dustin Poirier, and the bout was recognized as the ‘Fight of the Night.’
As the boxing world looks ahead, Daniel Dubois’ triumph over Filip Hrgovic for the IBF interim heavyweight title has potentially set up a high-profile clash with Anthony Joshua. Dubois’ victory, marked by a stoppage in the eighth round due to Hrgovic’s injuries, has positioned him as a strong contender in the heavyweight category.
Meanwhile, Deontay Wilder’s unexpected defeat to Zhilei Zhang has cast doubt on his future in the sport. Zhang’s victory, following a loss to Joseph Parker, has kept him in the mix of notable heavyweight fighters.
The outcomes from Riyadh have certainly reshaped expectations and potential matchups in the heavyweight boxing scene, with Dubois’ ascent and Wilder’s setback being the key talking points. As the boxing community anticipates the next big fight, all eyes will be on how these athletes’ careers unfold in the coming months.
