Daniel Dubois and Trevor Bryan exchange words
New Yorker Trevor Bryan (22-0, 15KOs) successfully defended his WBA world heavyweight title belt on Saturday night before swiftly responding to a message from across the Atlantic sent by Londoner Daniel Dubois (17-1, 16KOs).
24-year-old 'Dynamite' Dubois is in mandatory position and next in line for a shot at the WBA title after the governing body granted Bryan permission for a voluntary defence against the largely unknown Jonathan Guidry.
The unbeaten Bryan made harder work of the fight than many probably imagined and the 32-year-old had to rely on the scorecards, which recorded a split decision victory for the American.
Dubois quickly acknowledged his future opponent's victory before adding ominously: "But you are in my way. See you soon."
Bryan readily accepted his next challenge and indicated that he is prepared for an away fixture for what will be a second defence of the belt he won by defeating Bermane Stiverne at the beginning of last year.
"Indeed we will little homie," responded the executor of 15 KOs. "Cause as I said my campaign overseas will be starting very soon!"
Bryan signed off by borrowing the catchphrase of the voluble former heavyweight contender Shannon Briggs: #LetsGoChamp
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