June 3rd 2024.
It looks like boxing fans have something exciting to look forward to in September! According to Frank Warren, negotiations are currently in progress for a highly anticipated match between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at the iconic Wembley Stadium. After taking a break for the summer, Joshua is set to make his return to the ring and headline at Wembley for the first time since 2018.
There were several potential opponents being considered, but Dubois quickly emerged as the top contender after his impressive victory over Filip Hrgovic on the Matchroom vs Queensberry card in Saudi Arabia. Many had been hoping for a long-awaited clash between Joshua and Deontay Wilder, but unfortunately, Wilder suffered a crushing defeat to Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang on the same night.
In the aftermath of his thrilling win, Dubois wasted no time in calling out Joshua, who was present at the event in Saudi Arabia. And it seems like Joshua is on board with the idea of a huge all-British showdown with the Londoner. Warren, who has been promoting Dubois since his professional debut, is confident that the fight will come to fruition, especially with him and Eddie Hearn now working closely together.
Warren shared his excitement about the potential matchup, saying "Daniel Dubois proved all his doubters wrong and won the IBF 'interim' belt. He hopefully will be fighting AJ in the autumn, we're working on that. He did well. We would love it to be in the UK, they're two Brits, it would be a great fight to put on at Wembley." He also hinted at a press conference later in the month where they hope to make some official announcements.
Speaking of Joshua's presence at the Hrgovic vs Dubois fight, Warren revealed, "AJ was ringside and I was sitting next to him in fact. I said to him, 'Right, come on, let's get this on.'" He went on to say that discussions are underway and they are hoping to finalize the deal soon.
In addition to the potential for an epic all-British showdown, there is also the possibility that the Joshua vs Dubois fight could be for a world title. Dubois' victory over Hrgovic earned him the IBF 'interim' championship, but the full world title is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk. However, Usyk may have to vacate the title as he has already agreed to a rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21st instead of facing the IBF's mandatory challenger.
If Usyk does vacate the title, Dubois could potentially be elevated to full champion in time for a showdown with Joshua. Or, they could fight for the vacant belt. Either way, it seems like the stars are aligning for an epic matchup between two of Britain's top heavyweight boxers. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development in the world of boxing.
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