Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are set to clash for the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The fight, which will be broadcast live on DAZN, TNT Sport Box Office, and Sky Sports Box Office, is highly anticipated, with Dubois walking to the ring around 9:45 PM, followed by Joshua.
Oleksandr Usyk, the unified champion, has weighed in on the bout, predicting that Anthony Joshua will emerge victorious. "I respect both of these guys, but I predict Anthony," Usyk stated. He also mentioned that he gave up his IBF belt for this fight, adding an extra layer of significance to the event.
Both fighters have a history with Usyk, having lost to him in previous matches. Joshua lost his three world titles to Usyk in September 2021 and then again in a rematch the following August. Dubois, on the other hand, suffered a TKO defeat to Usyk in August 2023.
Despite these setbacks, both have managed to get their careers back on track, with Joshua securing wins over Jermaine Franklin Jr., Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou, while Dubois claimed victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.
The stakes are high, not just for the IBF title but also for a potential future match against the winner of the Usyk vs. Fury II fight. Joshua has expressed his determination to deliver a dominant performance, saying, "Just putting on one of the most devastating, dominating performances of my career. That's what I'm looking to do."
The undercard features several notable bouts, including Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Tyler Denny for a secondary middleweight title, Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson for the WBO interim light heavyweight title, and Josh Warrington vs. Anthony Cacace for the IBO junior lightweight crown.
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