As Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois gear up for their highly anticipated fight for the IBF heavyweight title, fans are buzzing with excitement. The clash between these two British boxers promises to be a thrilling showdown at Wembley Stadium, marking Joshua’s bid to reclaim his status as a three-time world heavyweight champion.
The Fight: Time, How to Watch, and Undercard Line-Up
The fight is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, with the ring walk times yet to be confirmed. Generally, headline fights in the UK start between 10.30pm and 11pm. Viewers in the UK will have multiple options to watch the fight, as it will be available on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN, and TNT Sports Box Office as a pay-per-view event. TNT Sports will be charging £19.99 for their coverage, starting at 4pm and presented by Laura Woods, while Sky Sports will cost £19.95.
For those who prefer to listen to the fight, talkSPORT will provide live commentary, and fans can also follow the action via the Telegraph live blog. As Dubois defends the IBF heavyweight world title for the first time, the odds are in Joshua’s favor at 2/7, with Dubois as the 18/5 underdog. The anticipation is high for an early finish, with the odds of the fight not going the distance at 2/9.
Tickets for the event are still available, starting from £75.60 + fees, and can be purchased from Ticketmaster. The undercard promises to be just as exciting as the main event, with performances from Liam Gallagher and a lineup of talented musicians before the fight.
Match-Up: Joshua vs Dubois
Anthony Joshua, with a record of 28-3, is known for his knockout power, with 25 of his wins coming via KOs. After reclaiming his title in a rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr., he suffered a defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. On the other hand, Daniel Dubois boasts a record of 21-2, with 20 wins by knockout. The 26-year-old is a former British, European, and Commonwealth champion, with a controversial loss to Usyk in his last bout.
Both fighters bring unique styles to the ring, with Joshua’s polished technique and improved defensive skills contrasting Dubois’ reliance on knockout power. While Joshua has been criticized for being too passive in some fights, he has recently returned to a more aggressive style. Dubois, on the other hand, has proven to be a durable fighter, capable of recovering from early setbacks.
Undercard Line-Up
The undercard for the Joshua vs Dubois fight features a world title fight between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington for the IBF and IBO super featherweight titles. Additionally, unbeaten light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi will take on Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBO belt. A high-quality middleweight bout between Hamzah Sheeraz and Tyler Denny, as well as a match-up between Liam “Beefy” Smith and Josh Kelly, adds to the excitement of the event.
As the fight night approaches, fans can expect a thrilling evening of boxing action with top-notch performances from both the main event fighters and the talented lineup on the undercard. Don’t miss out on this epic showdown between two of Britain’s finest boxers as they go head-to-head for the IBF heavyweight title.