Promoter Frank Warren has revealed that a match between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is being planned for September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London. There is a possibility that the full IBF heavyweight title will be at stake in this matchup. The winner of the Joshua-Dubois bout could be lined up to challenge the victor of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21st.
Dubois achieved an unexpected victory over Eddie Hearn’s athlete Filip Hrgovic last weekend, claiming the IBF interim heavyweight title. While Joshua and Hearn are eyeing the Fury-Usyk 2 fight for the undisputed championship, facing Dubois could present a significant risk. Joshua’s recent successes might have given him a false sense of assurance, and confronting a determined young fighter like Dubois may not be the most prudent choice.
It might not be the ideal moment for Joshua to go up against Dubois, particularly considering the potential rewards of fighting the winner of Fury-Usyk 2. Joshua should exercise caution and avoid underestimating his adversary in Dubois.
