Bible-basher Nat
God-fearing heavyweight warns old room-mate: I have real faith... and I’ll bring you down, Dubois
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do get to meet as professionals.
“We’re completely different personalties.”
Gorman added: “I dislike him and, when we eventually do fight each other, I will remind him of my power.
“When we used to room together with the GB squads, it became very strained at times.
“I’m not bothered where we fight, just that we do fight – and the sooner that the fight takes place, the better for me.”
Dubois (right), from Greenwich in London, has made a name for himself as a knockout specialist since turning pro in April 2017.
The 21-year-old won his first eight fights with stoppages, before having to settle for a points victory in his last outing, against veteran American Kevin Johnson in Leicester last month. There was some talk that the young Dubois had even dropped the mighty Anthony Joshua in sparring, when he first came on to the scene .
Those claims have been scoffed at by the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion. Even so, Dubois’ punching power has rapidly earned him a real fan base, and the fact BT Sport have broadcast his fights has given him a very good platform.
Gorman, on the other hand, has gone about his business more quietly but, even so, he is making good progress.the 22-year-old added: “I’ve slipped under the radar a bit, I suppose. “Dubois gets talked about a lot – but I’m unbeaten and have had more professional fights than him.
“I’ve had to build my reputation on smallhall shows, whereas Dubois has been getting his fights aired on TV.
“I’m praying that we can fight for a major title within the next 24 months.
“When we do eventually collide, I feel confident that I can beat him.”
Gorman is now expected to fight next on the Manchester Arena bill, which will be topped by Josh Warrington’s clash against Carl Frampton.
Leeds fighter Warrington’s IBF World featherweight title will be on the line against the former two-weight World champion from Belfast.