Written by Sean Crose
Wembley Stadium will witness a sold-out event on September 21st as Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois gear up to face off for the IBF heavyweight title. While Joshua is accustomed to filling the stadium, this marks a significant moment for Dubois in what promises to be a major British boxing event. This will be Joshua’s fifth appearance at Wembley compared to Dubois’ second, with Dubois previously winning against Richard Harrison in 2019.
Joshua has a track record of defeating renowned opponents at Wembley like Wladimir Klitschko, Kubrat Pulev, Alexander Povetkin, and Matt Legg, solidifying his status as a boxing star. In contrast, Dubois, a rising contender, has faced losses against Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce but has emerged victorious against previously undefeated opponents Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. This sets the stage for an intriguing showdown in September, with Joshua as the favored fighter but Dubois eager to make his mark.
Both fighters have experienced setbacks in their careers, with Joshua suffering a loss to Andy Ruiz before securing a comeback win in a rematch, and Usyk besting him twice. On the other hand, Dubois exudes confidence in his preparation, stating “I’ve enhanced my skills as a fighter and athlete overall. I’m fully committed and ready for this challenge.” Joshua acknowledges Dubois as a legitimate threat and remarks, “Dubois has been on my radar for some time.” The fighters are primed for an exciting battle at the packed Wembley Stadium.
