Heavyweight Contender backs Daniel Dubois in rematch with Anthony Joshua
Heavyweight boxing has its eyes set on a potential rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, with recent comments from fellow contender Zhilei Zhang adding fuel to the fire. In an interview with Seconds Out, Zhang firmly predicted that if a rematch occurs, Dubois will come out on top.
This follows Joshua’s knockout defeat at the hands of Dubois on September 21, where the former champion was stopped in the fifth round. For Joshua, who has long aimed to reclaim his world title for a third time, this loss was a significant setback in his career.
Since that stunning result, both Joshua and Dubois have been mentioned in discussions surrounding future high-profile bouts against names like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. However, attention now turns to a possible rematch between the two, which could have major implications for their careers.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed Joshua’s willingness to take on Dubois again, signaling the former champion’s eagerness for redemption. But Zhang, a rising star in the heavyweight division, has reservations about how Joshua will perform in a second fight.
“I can’t really say I’m disappointed because, as a boxing fan myself, I look at it from a fan’s perspective. Joshua has been on top of the pyramid for years, and when you’re on top of the food chain, that definitely changes your mentality a bit,” Zhang said.
Zhang also questioned Joshua’s mental state following the loss to Dubois. “This defeat, I don’t know where it puts him mentally, but I think the rematch will be a worst-case scenario for Joshua,” Zhang added, pointing to the psychological toll it might take on the former champion.
As anticipation builds, the rematch would undoubtedly be a pivotal moment in the careers of both fighters. Joshua will be fighting to redeem his legacy, while Dubois sees another win as an opportunity to firmly establish himself among the heavyweight elite.
Boxing fans now eagerly await an official announcement, wondering how this rematch might shift the dynamics of the heavyweight division. With Zhang backing Dubois for a second victory, the potential rematch between Joshua and Dubois has become one of the most intriguing storylines in boxing.
Source: Interview with Seconds Out
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