British boxing icon Anthony Joshua is poised to complete his journey of redemption this Saturday as he takes on Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight title bout at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London. The former world champion, Joshua, seeks to reclaim the IBF belt currently held by Dubois, hoping to finally erase the bitter memories of his recent defeats.
Joshua’s path to redemption has been arduous. Since suffering a shock loss to Andy Ruiz in 2019 and subsequent defeats against Oleksandr Usyk, he has been on a mission to regain his former glory. Entering this fight with a five-fight winning streak, Joshua insists he won’t be satisfied until he fully conquers the demons of his past. He has spoken about the mental strength he built after the Ruiz defeat, saying, “I became mentally strong when everyone went against me after Ruiz. You build up a firm back, a firm chest, strong legs and you walk through it. You walk through walls and you keep proving people wrong.”
On the other side of the ring, Daniel Dubois is on a rapid rise in the heavyweight division. He has rebounded from his defeat against Usyk with impressive victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. Now, the 27-year-old Dubois faces the ultimate test, proving his worth as a genuine world champion. He was awarded the IBF belt when Usyk vacated it in June, and he’s eager to legitimize his claim. Dubois confidently asserts, “I need to retain this world title. It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimise myself by winning this fight. It’s my job to do him in and finish him off. Enough of the talking, let’s get down to business. Let’s go to war. He’s going to bring it and I’m going to bring it.”
The fight promises to be a high-stakes clash of titans, with both fighters determined to leave their mark. The undercard also features a number of exciting bouts, including Tyler Denny vs. Hamza Sheeraz for the EBU European middleweight title, Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington for the IBF and IBO super featherweight titles, and Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson for the WBO interim light heavyweight title.
For boxing fans eager to witness this heavyweight showdown, the fight will be streamed live on DAZN on a pay-per-view basis. However, it will not be televised in India. The fights will begin at 2:30am IST.
