Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois Tickets

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

Joshua versus Dubois is undoubtedly the biggest fight in the U.K. this year. Both are from London with the added sideshow of rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren working together again. Warren recently conquered Hearn in the best of five bouts in a unique matchup between their stables of fighters (5-0). Hearn promotes Joshua, while Warren promotes Dubois, and the accumulation promises to be lively.

Joshua will likely start as the favorite when he faces Dubois who on Wednesday was leading from interim champion to full champion by the IBF, but it is a treacherous assignment for Joshua if he implements a safety-first approach, which he has done in the past. Following his first career defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019, Joshua looked vigilant in a rematch, which he won by decision later that year. By keeping the fight at long range, Joshua ensured he did the job without any major scares, but he didn't risk anything either. Similarly, against Jermaine Franklin in March of last year, his first fight following two defeats to Usyk, Joshua twisted an underwhelming performance. We were left inquisitive if Joshua had changed for good.

Joshua was ringside for Dubois's fight with Hrgovic to get a close-up view of what he can feat. Hrgovic repeatedly caught Dubois with the right hand, which should give Joshua assurance about his chances. Joshua demolished Ngannou with a right hand, too, and if Dubois offers Joshua the same openings as he did against Hrgovic, he will be brutally punished.