September 22nd 2024.
Eddie Hearn, the promoter for both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, remains hopeful that a mega fight between the two heavyweights can still happen, despite Joshua's recent loss to Daniel Dubois. The fight, which took place at Wembley in front of a massive crowd of 96,000 fans, ended in a devastating defeat for Joshua in just five rounds.
Throughout the fight, Dubois dominated, knocking Joshua to the canvas multiple times. In the end, it was a powerful right counter from Dubois that left Joshua unable to stand, marking the fourth loss of his career. This defeat dealt a potential blow to the highly anticipated clash between Joshua and Fury, who have been on a collision course for years.
Adding to the uncertainty, Fury is currently focused on avenging his first professional loss against Oleksandr Usyk in December. However, Hearn remains optimistic, pointing out that Joshua has no plans of retiring and could still have a chance at fighting Fury if he loses again to Usyk later this year.
Hearn also expressed his concerns for Joshua's career, acknowledging that he is in the final stages of his boxing journey. The promoter believes that Joshua's return to the gym and performance there will determine his future fights, including a potential rematch with Dubois.
Regarding Joshua's knockout, Hearn admits that it was a massive blow, as they had hoped to win the fight and potentially face the winner of Fury vs Usyk. Now, they may have to consider fighting the loser of that match. However, Hearn remains focused on Joshua's well-being, wanting him to leave the sport with a legacy, financial stability, and most importantly, his health intact.
Reflecting on the knockout, Hearn explains that it was the first time in Joshua's career that he couldn't get back up from the canvas. This raises concerns about his ability to continue fighting, but Hearn believes it was just a single powerful shot that ended the fight.
As for Dubois, he has his sights set on a rematch with Usyk, wanting to redeem himself after losing to the Ukrainian in August of last year. He confidently states that he is ready to fight anyone for a chance at redemption.
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