Joshua and DuBois have what it takes to deliver an unforgettable show

On September 21 in London at the “Wembley” arena, the championship fight for the IBF heavyweight title will take place. World champion Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) will defend his belt for the first time against former world champion Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs). A huge showdown or a mismatch marketed as a real battle? Let’s figure it out.

Dubois and Joshua only won after Usyk. And it was extremely sure A fight between boxers who lost to Oleksandr Usyk. And this is not the only trace of a Ukrainian in this confrontation. The title here also appeared only through Alexander.

It was in the confrontation against Joshua Usyk that he won several titles. Including the IBF belt. Later, Alexander defended this belt in a rematch against Anthony, and in a match against Daniel DuBois, and in a fight against Tyson Fury.

And later left the belt. In fact, the Ukrainian boxer could try to compete for the title. The IBF appointed a defense against DuBois, but it was possible to try to negotiate a rematch against Fury for all titles. But it was no longer necessary for Usyk himself. By now he was already the absolute champion, and whether all the titles would be on the line should be of interest only to Tyson’s side.

Dubois is now a full-fledged world champion. And this is the first time in his career, although he was already a champion. Just then, Oleksandr Usyk had a full-fledged WBA super champion belt. It was because of him that the Briton got that title chance.

Dubois now has the most comprehensive belt available, and the fight against Joshua will be his first defense. And it is difficult to imagine a more responsible defense than this. Wembley Arena will be filled to one hundred percent. In general, it is designed for 90,000 viewers. Boxing can collect more thanks to ringside seats. The same meeting between Dillian White and Tyson Fury gathered 94 thousand viewers. Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will gather 96 thousand spectators – Turki Al ash-Sheikh confirmed that all the tickets were sold out.

Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois (right) But is this fight worth it? Many boxing viewers and experts say that the champion has no chance against such a contender. Anthony Joshua is said to be too powerful at the moment.

And it’s hard to argue with that. After Usyk, Joshua has not lost a single time. Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou were beaten. And only one boxer was not knocked out – the first, Jermaine Franklin.

The most characteristic thing about this is that these are four completely different boxers. A little American who looks like Andy Ruiz. A huge Finnish boxer who is even bigger than Joshua. A mobile thug who beat Murat Gassiev and tormented Tyson Fury. And the physically strongest ex-champion of the UFC MMA promotion.

All of them were beaten, and mostly in a bright style. With the exception of Franklin, but this is the first fight in his career after two losses in a row, you can discount it. Ngannu and Helenius fell in epic style, and Vallin was totally crushed.

This is understandable. But are DuBois’s chances so slim? Did he really look that much worse than Anthony Joshua? Far from being a fact.

The Briton was widely accused of being angry at the match against Oleksandr Usyk. And to be honest, that last shot didn’t look like it was going to knock DuBois out.

However, he still has a minimum of questions. Daniel became the first boxer to beat Jarrell Miller early. However, this large American is an uncomfortable opponent. Holds the shot well, constantly presses, presses, hits with power. And it is extremely difficult to break or stop it. And Dubois was able to. He was able to win in exchanges, and to be better when boxing from a distance, and also to achieve an early victory.

Then there was Filip Hrgovych, in the confrontation with which the Croat was considered the favorite for some reason. DuBois proved that this was not the case. Daniel overcame his opponent at all distances, knocked all his strength out of him and finished. It was DuBois’ second straight stoppage win over the boxers, who had never previously lost by stoppage.

Therefore, it is impossible to say that Dubois did not show anything after Usyk. He showed and proved that he is ready to literally fight any opponent. Even with Anthony Joshua.

Who is the favorite? Bookmakers also consider the contender the favorite. You can bet on Anthony Joshua with a coefficient of 1.26. On Daniel Dubois – with a coefficient of 4.10.

Getty Images/Global Images Ukraine. Anthony Joshua In general, everything is logical. A more experienced boxer who has better skills and is not too old is the favorite. Can Dubois create problems for the opposition? It can also.

I would like to see which of the boxers wins the battle of jabs. Who will get to a comfortable distance faster. And will it not turn out that such a distance for Dubois will become extremely uncomfortable for Joshua.

And also look at how DuBois holds the punch of a really top fighter. With all due respect to Miller and even Hrhovich, they don’t hit like Anthony. The Brit charges not only strongly, but also accurately and on time. DuBois has never faced such quality blows in professional boxing.

So, the match is definitely worth your attention and time. This is definitely not a no-chance beating of the young champion. DuBois has a lot to offer the opponent. But he will have to do a lot to win. Maybe suffer in the ring, but get up and keep bending your line.

And that’s why this match becomes even more expected.

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