This bout was not just a fight; it was a testament to Dubois' rebirth in the boxing world, marking his ascent as a formidable top level contender.

If the fight is fully sanctioned as an interim title bout, the winner will be upgraded to full champion if Oleksandr Usyk is stripped of his IBF belt.

Adding to the excitement is the youth of both fighters, with Dubois and Hrgovic in their mid-twenties and showing ample room for improvement.