Anthony Joshua steps into the ring this Saturday to face IBF champion Daniel Dubois, with a chance to claim the world heavyweight title for the third time. The two will square off in the main event of a pay-per-view event at Wembley Stadium in London.
After securing the IBF interim title with an eighth-round TKO victory over Filip Hrgovic, Dubois was promoted to full champion status when the IBF stripped Oleksandr Usyk, the former undisputed champion. This occurred because Usyk chose to honor his contract for a rematch with Tyson Fury, rather than facing his mandatory challenger. As a result, many fans may regard Dubois' fight against Joshua as being for little more than a paper title, with Usyk still seen as the true heavyweight champion.
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For Dubois and Joshua, the true reward may lie in securing a future bout with the winner of Usyk vs. Fury II, in a fight for undisputed heavyweight glory. Both men have previously lost to Usyk—Dubois by TKO in August 2023, and Joshua, who lost his three world titles to Usyk in September 2021, and then again in their August 2022 rematch.
**Where to Watch Joshua vs. Dubois**
- **Date and Time:** Saturday, with the main card starting at 11 a.m. ET and the main event around 5 p.m. ET.
- **Venue:** Wembley Stadium, London.
- **How to Watch:** Available on DAZN Pay-Per-View
Both fighters have revitalized their careers after losses to Usyk. Joshua bounced back with a decision win over Jermaine Franklin Jr., followed by stoppages of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and most recently, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. This run has set him up for a showdown with Dubois, who secured a late stoppage of Jarrell Miller and an impressive victory over Hrgovic.
Given their shared history with Usyk, winning a world title is likely their only path to another shot at him, assuming Usyk prevails in his rematch against Fury. However, if Fury wins, it could pave the way for a massive British showdown with the Dubois-Joshua winner, with either fighter offering a fresh challenge for Fury. A clash with Joshua would carry added intrigue due to their past tensions.
Joshua has recently shown a renewed intensity in his performances, vowing to bring that same aggressive edge to the ring on Saturday.
While the undercard may not boast the star power seen in recent events, there are still a few notable matchups worth watching. In the co-main event, Hamzah Sheeraz faces Tyler Denny in a middleweight clash for a secondary title. Additionally, Joshua Buatsi battles Willy Hutchinson for the WBO interim light heavyweight belt, and seasoned former champion Josh Warrington returns for a title shot against rising contender Anthony Cacace for the IBO junior lightweight crown.
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