Daniel Dubois states he prepares to release a brand-new period in heavyweight boxing by beating Anthony Joshua at Wembley on Saturday.
Dubois will certainly be making the initial protection of the IBF title he was granted after Oleksandr Usyk was required to abandon it in June, finishing his quick power as the department’s indisputable champ.
The 27-year-old Londoner was lugging the belt as he made his entry for the ‘Grand Arrivals’ occasion at Leicester Square and swore he would certainly not be surrendering it to his British opponent.
“I’m feeling good, I’m feeling confident. I’m soaking up the atmosphere and the energy. I’m going to feed off that energy,” Dubois stated.
“I can’t wait for it. It’s my time, I’m ready for it. By any means necessary, it’s about the victory.”
A relaxed-looking Joshua was welcomed with a loud joy when he got here and the 2012 Olympic gold medallist hung around authorizing autographs and posturing for pictures.
The 34-year-old has actually assembled an excellent document given that shedding to Andy Ruiz and Usyk and is intending to satisfy his bane from Ukraine or Tyson Fury following year.
“It’s a blessing, a big blessing. We’re all coming out to have a good time,” Joshua stated.
“I started boxing late so I looked up to a lot of people. I’ve been on the other side of the fence, so when I’m on the red carpet I’m never going to turn my nose up at people.
“This is two of the best coming together to showcase their talent in their chosen field. What will be, will be.
“Let me get to the ring, believe in myself, be confident and relish the moment. Why not?”