Frank Warren will not push for the fight between Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois

Promoter Frank Warren has stated that he will not push for a fight between Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois because both heavyweights are in his stable and any fight between the two would put him in an “uncomfortable position”.

Dubois defended his IBF belt with a devastating fifth-round knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday, silencing any doubters and cementing his place as one of the division's elite fighters.

The 27-year-old surprised Joshua in front of 96,000 fans with a knockdown in the first round and then defeated his opponent in the fifth round.

Asked if he thought Dubois could face Fury, who has a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on December 21, Warren said: “I'll tell you quite frankly, I would be in a very, very uncomfortable position, but if they wanted to and business required it, then that's their business.”

“It's not something I would push for. If an offer comes along that makes a lot of sense, then that's up to them.”

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has called for a rematch and Warren said they are open to it. However, he stressed that there is no strict clause for an immediate rematch and that Dubois is in charge.

“They can have it if they want it,” Warren said. “I think that's something to consider. Absolutely, anything is possible. We'll work on it and see what's best for Daniel. We're in the Daniel Dubois business, we're in the IBF business and we'll see what's best.”

Dubois revelled in his victory late into the night and although he said he was open to a rematch, he also has his eye on Fury and another fight with Usyk, who he lost to last year.

“They all said I was going to be eliminated, we all saw who was eliminated. I'm glad I proved everyone wrong, but this is the beginning of my journey,” said Dubois. “They [Fury and Usyk] are now my goals; I want my revenge [against Usyk] and make amends for the injustice.

“I feel like the champion. I'm going to keep this belt and keep the train rolling.”