September 19th 2024.
This weekend, two heavyweight boxing giants, Joshua and Dubois, will go head to head for the IBF title. But according to former world champion Ricky Hatton, even if Joshua manages to knock out Dubois, he still won't be able to surpass the current British heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.
Joshua, who represented Great Britain in the 2012 Olympics, is looking to add a third world title to his collection when he faces off against IBF champion Dubois at Wembley Stadium. After suffering back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua bounced back with four consecutive wins in the last 18 months, including a devastating knockout against Francis Ngannou in March. On the other hand, Dubois has also been on a winning streak, bouncing back from his loss to Usyk with impressive wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.
However, Hatton believes that Fury, who recently suffered his first loss against Usyk, is still the top dog in British boxing. Despite not putting on his best performance against Usyk, Hatton argues that Fury still gave the Ukrainian a tough fight, which is more than can be said for any other British opponent Usyk has faced. Hatton also notes that Fury's comeback story, after battling personal and professional struggles, is one of the greatest in boxing history.
While Hatton acknowledges Dubois' growth and resilience after being labeled a "quitter" in his previous loss to Joe Joyce, he still sees Joshua as the favorite in this fight due to his impressive track record. However, Hatton predicts that it will be a war between the two heavyweights and expects it to be a special night for British boxing.
Fellow former champion Tony Bellew also believes that Joshua will emerge victorious, predicting a knockout within four rounds. Bellew believes that Joshua's speed, strength, footwork, and boxing skills are superior to Dubois', and the only question is whether Dubois can outlast Joshua in the ring.
Another former champion, Carl Froch, also agrees that Joshua has the upper hand in this matchup, citing Dubois' tendency to get hit with big shots. But he also notes that Dubois may feel the pressure under the spotlight, and it remains to be seen if he can handle it.
In conclusion, while both Joshua and Dubois are formidable opponents, many boxing legends and experts believe that Joshua has the advantage in this highly anticipated fight. But as with any sport, anything can happen in the ring, and it will surely be an exciting night for British boxing fans.
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