Heavyweight prospect Daniel Dubois continued his destructive march through the professional ranks with a punishing third-round stoppage of DL Jones in Bethnal Green. The 20-year-old, already touted as one of Britain’s brightest hopes, moved his unbeaten record to seven wins – all by knockout – and retained his Southern Area title in the process.

Dubois, known for his explosive power, was taken into uncharted territory when Jones managed to survive beyond the opening two rounds. Prior to this bout, all of Dubois’ six previous opponents had been dispatched in less than six minutes combined, giving fans little chance to see his development as a rounded fighter. Against Jones, however, he was forced to deal with a man determined to spoil, clinch, and make the fight a scrappy affair.

Jones, a former serviceman with an unbeaten ledger of 8-0-1, attempted to frustrate the Greenwich powerhouse by closing the distance and wrestling on the inside. The first round was untidy, with the referee intervening on multiple occasions, as Jones clung to Dubois and prevented him from letting his hands go freely.

Still, Dubois’ sheer physical strength and composure shone through. Behind a stiff jab and short hooks, he began to create space in the second session, though Jones kept his gloves high and absorbed the punishment without folding. The Kent fighter’s resilience, coupled with his willingness to grab and hold, ensured that Dubois had to think his way through the contest rather than relying purely on raw power.

The breakthrough came midway through the third. A thudding right hand sent Jones reeling back towards the ropes, forcing him into a defensive shell. Dubois, weighing a solid 17 stone, sensed the finish and piled forward with a series of heavy blows. Jones sank under the barrage and, despite his best efforts to cover up, the referee had seen enough and halted the contest.

It was another emphatic reminder of Dubois’ finishing instinct. Even when dragged into his longest fight to date, he showed patience before unleashing the kind of combination that has drawn comparisons with the likes of Anthony Joshua and Mike Tyson.

Promoter Frank Warren has been careful to guide the youngster steadily, pointing out that Dubois is still a novice by professional standards. But with every outing, his reputation as the future of Britain’s heavyweight division grows stronger.

Talk will inevitably turn to potential domestic rivals, with Nathan Gorman and even seasoned campaigners such as Dereck Chisora being mentioned as future opponents. For now, Dubois is scheduled to return in April, where another test awaits.

Seven wins, seven knockouts – and the rise of Daniel Dubois shows no sign of slowing.