Shane McGuigan believes the future is bright for Daniel Dubois as the British heavyweight prepares to defend his WBA regular title against Kevin Lerena later this month.
Dubois has rebuilt brilliantly under McGuigan after surrendering his unbeaten record to Joe Joyce back in 2020, and with a version of a world title in his possession, next year could bring some big fights.
Dubois is in a healthy position to make the jump to challenge Oleksandr Usyk, but with the Ukrainian fancied to face Tyson Fury, Dubois may have to be patient.
The heavy-handed 25-year-old has plenty of time on his side, and when he does reach the elite level of the heavyweight division, McGuigan insists his man has what it takes to acquit himself well.
“[Fury] has got a great selection of heavyweights. He's gone through two. He needs the AJ fight, which is probably going to take some time. He's got Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois,” said McGuigan when speaking to Sky Sports.
"We could easily be boxing Tyson Fury soon and yes Dan's only 25. He needs to get let off the leash at some stage.
“I think to be honest, with Dan's style, Joe Joyce is probably the hardest fight out there for him, out of all of them. If he hits anyone clean, he knocks them out. Honestly."