Anthony Joshua has the possibility to end up being a three-time heavyweight globe champ on Saturday when Daniel Dubois places his IBF belt on the line at Wembley Stadium in London.
Dubois– that defeat Filip Hrgovi ć in June– was granted the title after it was abandoned by Oleksandr Usyk, that called it his “present” to Dubois and Joshua in advance of their battle.
The competition pits 2 competitors at various phases of their particular occupations versus each various other, with the tantalising possibility of an additional title spell versus Usyk or Tyson Fury impending.
Key information:
Date: Saturday,Sept 21. Ring stroll established for 10:30 p.m. UK time.
Venue: Wembley Stadium
Titles: Daniel Dubois’ IBF heavyweight globe title
The undercard:
Tyler Denny vs. Hamzah Sheeraz for Denny’s European middleweight title
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington for Cacace’s IBO junior light-weight globe title
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson for the uninhabited IBF acting light heavyweight title
Ishmael Davis vs. Josh Kelly, middleweight (non-title battle)
Mark Chamberlain vs. Josh Padley, light-weight (non-title battle)
Where can I view the Joshua-Dubois battle card?
The battle will certainly be offered to buy on Sky Sports, TNT and DAZN in the UK and on DAZN in the UNITED STATE Ring stroll established for 10:30 p.m. UK time (5:30 p.m. ET).
ESPN will certainly likewise have an online blog site on the evening.
What’s at risk?
As well as Dubois’ IBF title, the champion will likely remain in line to deal with either Fury or Usyk following year following their rematch onDec 21 in Riyadh.
Rumblings of a long-awaited clash in between Joshua and Fury have actually expanded louder in current weeks, however he will certainly be concentrated on Dubois most importantly due to the fact that the loser will certainly once again be compelled to claw their back up the extremely affordable heavyweight rankings.
Both Joshua and Dubois have actually currently tackled the Ukrainian Usyk in title battles, with Joshua losing initially at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in September 2021 and afterwards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in August 2022– both times through comfy factors choices.
Dubois offered Usyk probably the largest scare of his unblemished expert occupation in their battle in Wroc ław, Poland, as the Englishman dropped his challenger in the Round 5 with what was controversially considered to be a reduced impact, prior to the champ recuperated to win by ko in Round 9.
Stats
Stats to comply with from ESPN’s Stats and Information Group.
Key concerns:
How will Dubois take care of the large event?
Joshua, 34, is greatly much more knowledgeable than the 27-year-old Dubois, so the intense lights of Wembley will certainly be a genuine examination for the more youthful male that will certainly need to manage being the centre of focus in battle week prior to he goes out before 96,000 followers at England’s nationwide arena.
By contrast, probably the very best evening of Joshua’s occupation came with Wembley in 2017, when he knocked senseless Wladimir Klitschko to end up being unified champ. Joshua has actually won all 4 of his battles at the arena, 3 of which he’s headlined, though one of the most current of those spells can be found in December 2020 versus Kubrat Pulev.
How hostile will Joshua protest a far better challenger?
Joshua made easy work of Francis Ngannou in March, racking up a terrible ko in Round 2 in Riyadh, also after lots of thought the previous UFC heavyweight champ can possibly trigger him concerns having actually torn down Tyson Fury in his previous venture right into the heavyweight-boxing globe. That win complied with Joshua’s vicious screen versus Otto Wallin in December.
On both of those celebrations, Joshua allow his hands go and his challengers just could not manage him. Dubois, that is a huge player himself, will certainly be an action up in course. So, will Joshua reveal even more care? Or will it be all weapons blazing from the opening bell?
Latest information:
Anthony Joshua the largest British boxing celebrity ever before – Eddie Hearn
British boxing will certainly never ever generate a celebrity as intense as Anthony Joshua once more, according to Matchroom marketer Eddie Hearn.
Daniel Dubois swears to be ‘king killer’ versus Anthony Joshua
Dubois has actually been singing in backing himself in the accumulation to the battle, and has actually claimed he can be the “king slayer” versus Joshua.
Liam Gallagher to carry out at Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will certainly carry out as component of the battle evening enjoyment, with rumours sibling Noel can make likewise make a look in advance of the band’s get-together in 2025.
Oleksandr Usyk abandoning IBF title in advance of Joshua-Dubois spell
After ending up being the initial indisputable heavyweight globe champ in virtually 25 years in May, Usyk abandoned his IBF belt in what he called his “present” to Joshua and Dubois.
Is Dubois an authentic hazard to Joshua?
Nick Parkinson takes a much deeper take a look at Dubois, and just how much of a hazard he could present his challenger.
Form overview:
Joshua:
Win vs. Jermain Franklin (UD) April 1, 2023
Win vs. Robert Helenius (KO)Aug 12, 2023
Win vs. Otto Wallin (TKO)Dec 23, 2023
Win vs. Francis Ngannou (KO) March 8, 2024
Dubois:
Win vs. Kevin Lerena (KO)Dec 3, 2022
Loss vs. Oleksandr Usyk (KO)Aug 26, 2023
Win vs. Jarrell Miller (KO)Dec 23, 2023
Win vs. Filip Hrgovi ć (TKO)Jun 1, 2024
