Anthony Joshua is set to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday, aiming to secure his place as a three-time world champion. The 34-year-old Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, is seeking redemption after losing his title to Oleksandr Usyk in 2022. Usyk, who went on to defeat Tyson Fury this May and became the undisputed heavyweight champion, later vacated the IBF belt to focus on a highly anticipated rematch with Fury in December.
In the meantime, 26-year-old Daniel Dubois, known as “Dynamite,” stepped up by defeating Filip Hrgovic to claim the interim IBF title. With Usyk relinquishing the belt, Dubois was elevated to full champion status and is now preparing to defend his title for the first time against the formidable Joshua, who made headlines by threatening to “put a chair across” his British counterpart’s face in June.
The fight promises to be a blockbuster event at Wembley Stadium, with a stacked undercard featuring notable names such as Joshua Buatsi, Josh Warrington, Liam Smith, and Hamzah Sheeraz. This exciting lineup has been bolstered by significant Saudi investment, marking the second boxing event backed by the Gulf state on foreign soil and the first to be held in the UK.
Here’s everything you need to know about this highly anticipated bout:
Date and Time:
Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21, at Wembley Stadium in London. The action kicks off with the undercard starting at 6pm BST (10 am PT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET), and the main event ring walks are expected around 11 pm BST (3 pm PT / 5 pm CT / 6 pm ET).
How to Watch:
The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN globally, including in the UK and US. The pay-per-view costs £19.99, and DAZN offers various subscription plans starting at £14.99 per month. New subscribers who purchase the pay-per-view can also enjoy special offers such as a seven-day free trial or discounts depending on the subscription type.
DAZN is accessible across multiple platforms, including Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android, iOS, Xbox, PlayStation, and Smart TVs. Additionally, UK viewers can tune in via Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95 or on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99, with streaming available through discovery+, EE TV, and Prime Video.
Full Fight Card (Subject to Change):
- Main Event: Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)
- Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)
- Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (Super-featherweight title)
- Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)
- Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)
This thrilling event is expected to draw boxing fans from around the world, with the spotlight on whether Joshua can reclaim heavyweight glory or if the younger Dubois will cement his place at the top of the division.
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