British boxing fans are in for a treat as Anthony Joshua (34) prepares to challenge Daniel Dubois for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21st. The fight will be televised live on Sky Sports Box Office.
This bout presents a golden opportunity for Joshua to reclaim a world title after suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, who recently relinquished the IBF belt. Dubois, previously the holder of a WBA title, steps up as the new champion after his win against Filip Hrgovic.
Following his losses to Usyk, Joshua has been on a dominant run. He secured a points victory over Jermaine Franklin in 2023, followed by impressive knockout wins against Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and most recently, Francis Ngannou. Notably, Ngannou, a former UFC champion transitioning to boxing, managed a full ten rounds against Tyson Fury in his professional debut.
Dubois himself has bounced back well from his Usyk defeat. He secured a hard-fought victory over Jarrell Miller in December and then decisively stopped Filip Hrgovic to claim the IBF interim title.
Both fighters are clearly hungry for victory. Joshua seeks to reclaim his status at the top, while Dubois aims to dethrone a legend.
