The day has come. September 21, 2024. The two Britons faced each other in a packed Wembley StadiumFor him IBF Heavyweight Championship (IBF in its abbreviated form in English). Joshua vs. DuBois (interim champion) entertains the crowd while dividing the parish Great British boxing festival It will be remembered for a long time.
The two are not so different warriors
what Anthony Joshua (AJ), to him 34 yearsNo name. He is a two-time IBF World Heavyweight Champion, WBA Super Champion, IBO Champion and WBO Champion and comes into the fight with a professional record. 28 wins (25 by knockout and 3 by decision) and 3 losses (1 by knockout and 2 by decision). He counts his last four fights as wins; The last of them is particularly noteworthy, on March 8 She defeated Frances Ngannou by knockout in the second round.
AJ’s greatest asset will be his Physical suitability for any type of combat. Joshua is capable of launching quick combinations of punches at high speed Significantly improved in defence.
I’m going to smash this fucking chair over your head. Don’t disrespect me
For his part, Daniel Duboisof 27 yearsHe knew he had the chance of a lifetime to defeat the “King of Kings” in an unparalleled setting. He is the current IBF Interim Heavyweight Champion. with 20 wins (19 of them by knockout) and only 2 lossesThat might be his most important fight to date He measured the Ukrainian champion Usyk His last loss was for the IBF Championship on August 26, 2023.
His incredible power, his effective jab like no other, and his Constant attackThey have one for me Solid technologyBased on body attacks, overhead shots.
A serious preview
Both are boxers They are aware of global influence There will be a fight tonight. Hence, since the date and place have been officially announced, they have been kept Let’s get to work to start selling this great sports spectacle. Already in June, Dubois stated: “I’m here to fight the best and beat the best; that’s my goal. AJ has been the king for a long time so I have to dethrone the king. That’s my goal. I train like a beast.
To which AJ responded: “I appreciate Dubois for the interim championship, but I’ve watched the fight inch by inch and nothing else is on my mind. DuBois will be on his mind for the next 12 weeks Until the battle is over and my hand is raised as champion.”
I’m ready to let my fists do the talking and training like a beast.
On Thursday night, both fighters followed the rules (and the show) and gave it to us Previous press conferenceIt’s otherwise not too controversial. Both of them, immersed in their roles, were able to assess the environment and tell threats left and right; AJ with a sarcastic smile Bathe your face Daniel with the seriousness of a young man who wants to finish off a veteran Knowing what is at stake. Perhaps more nervous than his opponent, or at least his words suggest: “Come now, We don’t have to wait until tomorrow“; terminated by promoter Frank Warren.
Joshua looked at him in surprise and replied.I’m going to smash this fucking chair over your head.. Don’t disrespect me.” DuBois replied: “Who do you think you are? Don’t threaten me“. What remains now is typical A tense calm before the perfect storm hits London. Joshua, DuBois, boxing, business, sport… who gives more?
