Chris Algieri believes that Anthony Joshua may be past his prime, labeling him as "damaged goods" after his recent loss to Daniel Dubois. According to Algieri, the 34-year-old Joshua has lost the reflexes and timing that once made him a dominant force in the heavyweight division. The former two-time champion was knocked down four times by Dubois, highlighting his inability to dodge incoming shots effectively.

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, mentioned that they’ll wait to see the outcome of the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21st before deciding Joshua’s next move. While Hearn hopes for a fight with Fury, Algieri doesn’t see Joshua competing at the championship level anymore. He believes that Joshua can no longer keep up with top heavyweights like Fury or Usyk and would likely struggle even in a rematch with Dubois.

Algieri points out that Joshua hasn’t been the same since his shocking knockout loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019. He suggests that Joshua has been declining for years and has only stayed competitive due to careful matchmaking by Hearn. In his fight against Dubois, Joshua misjudged Dubois’ reach and paid the price with a hard knockdown late in the first round. After that, Joshua’s game plan crumbled, and he was forced to fight defensively.

Despite these setbacks, Joshua’s team is weighing their options, but many experts, including Algieri, believe his days at the top may be over. At 34, Joshua’s reliance on his athleticism could be catching up to him, causing a faster decline than other fighters.

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Anthony Joshua remains determined to become a three-time heavyweight champion despite his recent loss to Daniel Dubois. Although Joshua was knocked out by Dubois in the fifth round after being hurt early on, the British boxer isn’t giving up on his goal. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has hinted at the possibility of a major showdown with Tyson Fury, regardless of the result of Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21st.

For Joshua, the ideal scenario would be Fury defeating Usyk, setting up a potential clash for three heavyweight titles. Fury’s unorthodox style and dangerous punching power present a challenge, but Joshua seems eager to face him. If Usyk wins the rematch, however, Joshua’s dreams of becoming a three-time champion may have to wait a little longer.

Joshua’s loss to Dubois marked a significant setback, but his resilience was on display as he managed to get up from three knockdowns. He admitted that his game plan fell apart after being hit early in the fight, but he remains focused on the future. Joshua reflected on his career, saying, “Look what we’ve achieved in the space of eleven years; it’s phenomenal. It’s far from over yet.”

Joshua’s optimism shows that he still believes in his ability to reclaim the heavyweight throne. Despite the tough road ahead, he is ready to make the necessary adjustments and work toward his goal of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion.

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In a fight that had fans on their feet, James Bernadin claimed a hard-fought split decision victory over Matt Conway after eight grueling rounds at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The crowd witnessed one of the best club fights of 2024, with both fighters delivering a thrilling performance. The bout headlined a seven-fight card promoted by King’s Promotions.

The fight began with an intense pace, as Bernadin and Conway traded punches from the opening bell. Bernadin displayed his power early on, landing harder shots, but Conway proved to be a tough competitor, absorbing the punishment and fighting back with resilience. By the second round, Conway’s right eye began to swell, eventually closing as the fight progressed. However, Conway’s determination only grew stronger as he pushed forward, unleashing flurries of punches.

In the final rounds, the two fighters went toe-to-toe, much to the delight of the enthusiastic crowd. The eighth round was particularly electric, as both men gave it their all, earning a standing ovation from the fans in attendance. After a close contest, Bernadin was awarded the split decision, winning with scores of 78-74, 77-75, and 76-76, improving his record to 13-2-1.

Conway, who fought valiantly despite the injury, saw his record drop to 22-5. The fight will surely be remembered as a classic for both fighters and the fans who witnessed it live.

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Former boxing rivals Ricardo “Finito” Lopez and Hideyuki Ohashi are set to reunite in a special ceremony in Tokyo, Japan, after 34 years. This reunion will take place today, a day before a unique promotion featuring all minimumweight and strawweight competitions at the Korakuen Hall. This special moment marks their iconic clash in 1990, when Lopez dethroned WBC 105-pound titleholder Ohashi at the same venue.

After their historic bout, Lopez went on to defend his title 21 times, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in the sport. On the other hand, Ohashi transitioned into a successful boxing promoter, establishing his own gym and training five world champions, including the formidable Naoya “The Monster” Inoue.

The reunion ceremony is organized by Hachioji Nakaya Promotions, and the event will feature prominent figures from the boxing world. The reunion is not just a reflection on the past but a celebration of both fighters’ contributions to the sport, particularly Ohashi's role in shaping Japan’s boxing scene.

The event will also honor their respective achievements, with Lopez's incredible defense record and Ohashi's success as a trainer and promoter. Fans from around the world will witness this emotional reunion, marking a significant moment in boxing history.

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The proposed Anthony Joshua coronation soon turned to a night of despair for the two-time world champion, his team and his backers as Daniel Dubois stamped his authority onto both his domestic rivals and the heavyweight division as a whole with a show-stopping knockout against Great Britain’s long-standing poster boy.

However, ‘AJ’ has now confirmed that his time in the ring is not over yet and as a result there are already names being touted for his next outing and William Hill have now released their odds for whom his next opponent may be.1. Daniel Dubois – Evens

After Joshua suffered a shock defeat to a third opponent of his career, the immediate assumption was that he would once again force a second meeting with his rival, as he did with both Andy Ruiz Jr. and Oleksandr Usyk following those other shortcomings. As expected, Eddie Hearn confirmed that there was a rematch clause in the fight contract and that he expects his man to trigger it, but Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren has since suggested otherwise – thrusting what was originally an inevitable rematch into doubt, although it remains as the most likely outcome.

Defeats are no longer a new experience for Joshua but the brutal manner of the damning loss to ‘Triple D’ presents him with a new mental obstacle to overcome – this being the first time he was truly knocked out and not halted on his feet. That fresh hurdle could act as motivation for Joshua and whet his appetite or it could convince him to steer clear of a man who could simply be his hard-hitting kryptonite.2. Deontay Wilder – 4/1

The one that got away. Hopes of Deontay Wilder seemed dead once ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was trumped in back-to-back outings against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang – not just losing but failing to come close in either contest. Like Joshua, Wilder has refused to hang up the gloves and with both men coming into what was recently deemed as ‘the biggest fight in boxing’ off of the back of defeats, the long-awaited encounter would be seen in a different light but would be a captivating one nonetheless.

A below-par Wilder could represent the perfect route back to the forefront of the division for ‘AJ’ and tick off a name that has long been on both his and Hearn’s hit-list. Yet, the fearsome punch power of the American could also be a recipe for disaster.3. Tyson Fury – 5/1

Tyson Fury fumed that Dubois’ demolition of Joshua had cost him £150 million shortly after his promotional stablemate had been declared the victor but that may not prove to be the case. Eddie Hearn has maintained that the illusive all-British dust-up could still happen despite the Saturday night blow out, alluding to a similar scenario to that of the possible Wilder clash mentioned above.

‘The Gypsy King’ is scheduled to meet with unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk in December in the sequel to what was an instant classic earlier in the 2024 calendar but he will step through the ropes as the underdog and will find himself on a two-fight winless streak if he cannot crack the code of the pound-for-pound number one.

The Fury-Joshua rivalry will never truly be settled until a victor is resolved and a grudge match could ensure either in the United Kingdom or Saudi Arabia could be around the corner if Fury is unable to reclaim the heavyweight marbles later this year.4. Jarrell Miller – 10/1

Joshua’s rivalries with both Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are ones that are often glorified and encouraged by the masses to season what would already be a salivating event. Jarrell Miller on the other hand, is a rival that is truly hated by ‘AJ’ on a personal level.

‘Big Baby’ Miller was poised to take on the Briton and after an intense build-up, it was clear to see that the loudmouthed American had brought a different side out of Joshua than the polished professional that we have become accustomed to – instead Joshua simply wanted to take his head off and silence the New Yorker for good.

Unfortunately, the then lauded knockout artist that was a rising Anthony Joshua never got the opportunity to put his pitiless plan into action as Miller failed a drugs test and faced a four-year ban from the sport. Meanwhile, Joshua moved on and was matched with Andy Ruiz Jr. – becoming the victim of one of boxing’s most famous upset wins.

Miller has now served his ban and his back boxing on the big stage, putting up a respectable display in a defeat to Dubois that has aged like a fine wine and then controversially drawing with Ruiz, with many viewers feeling as though he had done enough to get his hand raised. Eddie Hearn has previously ruled out the prospect of staging Joshua-Miller but now that fight could be the best option to rebuild his fighter.5. Manuel Charr – 12/1

Finally, Syrian-German Manuel Charr has long called for the opportunity to face Joshua and was named as Regular heavyweight world champion in an eyebrow-raising move from the WBA – considering Charr has not fought since 2022 and just thrice since 2017. Still, with a unified title contest on the horizon, it is likely that belts will be vacated during 2025 either through a lack of interest in fighting mandatory challengers or through retirements, leaving Charr well poised for an unlikely title shot.

As a result, Joshua may opt to challenge for Charr’s WBA (Regular) strap in the hopes of being upgraded to world champion shortly afterwards or to position himself for a vacant title fight against heavyweight bogeyman Martin Bakole, who is ranked as the number one contender with the sanctioning body.

All will likely become clear within the next few weeks as further details surrounding a possible rematch between Joshua and Dubois are confirmed but it has been revealed that ‘AJ’ is not ready to walk away from the sport just yet, in spite of the uphill battle that he faces if he desires to mount a return to the heavyweight throne.Daniel Dubois Knocks Out Anthony Joshua In Stunning Victory To Retain IBF Heavyweight TitleOther Options:

Michael Hunter – 10/1

Filip Hrgovic – 10/1

Joseph Parker II – 14/1

Andy Ruiz Jr. III – 14/1

Zhilei Zhang – 16/1

Martin Bakole – 16/1

Derek Chisora – 16/1

Jared Anderson – 20/1

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Two-time featherweight world champion Josh Warrington has made a career out of relentless pressure and aggression but struggled to cause too much trouble to Anthony Cacace at the weekend. As a result, many have suggested that it was time for Warrington to hang up the gloves and he seemed to agree on Saturday night.

‘The Leeds Warrior’ has brought plenty of phenomenal fights to his hometown in recent years, outpointing both Lee Selby and Kid Galahad in front of his faithful followers in West Yorkshire, as well as getting the nod over Carl Frampton in Manchester. The now 33-year-old has brought eyes to the 126lb scene throughout his career and made the division one of the most-watched weights domestically and achieved tremendous success, but his struggles of late have been there for all to see.

Warrington was famously knocked out by Mauricio Lara in one of the most stunning upsets witnessed on British soil back in 2021 before the pair fought two rounds of a disappointing technical-decision draw a few months later but a win over Spain’s Kiko Martinez saw Warrington reclaim his IBF world title.

Although, he later lost that belt to Luis Alberto Lopez in late 2022, failed in a WBA title challenge against Leigh Wood in 2023 and then was on the wrong side of a one-sided decision on Saturday night’s Wembley card following an uncharacteristic performance.

After one win in six, Warrington left his gloves in the ring to signify that his time in the ring has come to an end. In an interview with DAZN, the Yorkshireman refused to announce an official decision on his retirement but admitted that he is ready to spend more time with his family ahead of a new addition to the Warrington family.

“I don’t know [if I will continue], it is one of them where if I was [to fight again], I would have to get out sooner rather than later. I couldn’t wait another year. I just need to go home, my missus is 25 weeks pregnant so I just want to get ready for another baby coming into the family and see where we go from there.”

Meanwhile, in-form Anthony Cacace has now triumphed over world champions in consecutive fights after halting Joe Cordina earlier this year. Full of confidence, the Northern-Irishman looked ahead to more fights on the big stage and hinted that he may move up to the lightweight division in the near future, Cacace told BBC Sport NI.Joshua vs. Dubois Undercard Results: Wins For Sheeraz, Buatsi, Cacace, Kelly And Padley

“I’m on cloud nine and so are my team, it was a hard fight, take nothing away from Josh.

“That is back-to-back world champions I have defeated, and I never thought my life would come to this, so it is overwhelming.”

“Whatever happens, happens. I could go to America, I could come to headline the SSE in Belfast, I would love to, but everything that comes from here is a bonus for me,”

“I want to cement my name in Irish boxing some way or other. I would love to do something out of the ordinary, if that was winning another belt or moving up a weight to win a belt, I want to go down as one of the greatest from this country.”

Cacace went on to declare that he will rest for the remainder of 2024 before hopefully securing a major fight in 2025, whilst Warrington’s fans await a more concrete decision on his future in the ring.

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Anthony Joshua had the chance to write his name into the history books and become boxing’s fifth three-time heavyweight champion on Saturday night in a record-breaking event at Wembley Stadium – but ultimately, he fell short. Now, as fans question whether the Joshua era of British boxing has passed – ‘AJ’ has addressed the fans across the country.

Daniel ‘Dynamite’ Dubois exploded onto Joshua from the opening bell onwards at the weekend, scoring four knockdowns in five rounds – the last of which saw a dazed Joshua unable to rise from the canvas and left falling flat on his face. Shortly afterwards, a disappointed Eddie Hearn admitted that he expects the Matchroom poster boy to rematch his younger domestic rival, although at present it remains unclear how the heavyweight division will pan out.

Despite immediate rumours of a rematch, many established figures in boxing have advised Joshua to hang up the gloves but in a video posted onto his social media, the London 2012 gold medallist told fight fans that his journey ‘is far from over yet’.🫡 pic.twitter.com/RtdLgCIu8p

— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 23, 2024

“Yesterday night we came up short but we have got to look at the positives. That is the mindset, that is the perspective that we have to have – a positive one, always. Look at what we have achieved in the space of eleven years – it is phenomenal. I want to thank every single one of you that has been riding with me, what a rollercoaster journey, but you know what the problem is? It is that it is far from over yet.

“We have done it once, we have done it twice, doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe that it is something that I can achieve. It is about making the right steps forward, working hard, improving and it has got to come from here [the heart] more than anything. It can’t come from any external voices or influences, it has got to come from here [heart].Joshua vs. Dubois Undercard Results: Wins For Sheeraz, Buatsi, Cacace, Kelly And Padley

“It has only been a day but when I am sat back and I am thinking, I have got a lot of this [heart], man. I know that I have got a lot of this.

“This is just a video to say thanks for your support, thanks for being on this rollercoaster journey with me. Keep your seatbelts tight because deep down in here [my heart], I know we have got a lot more to bring to the game and long may it continue. British boxing, I appreciate you, we rise up together – let’s go!”

It remains unclear whether Joshua has a definitive rematch-clause in his contract to trigger a second showdown with the IBF world champion, with Hearn claiming that he does and Frank Warren believing that he doesn’t. However, should such a clause not be present in the deal, Dubois could instead opt to wait to fight the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s rematch in a second battle for the undisputed heavyweight crown in as many years.

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Daniel Dubois scored a sensational knockout victory over Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium to retain his IBF heavyweight title.

Dubois landed a fantastic shot in round five of the contest to claim the win and keep hold of his belt, scoring the upset and denying Joshua the chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion.

Dubois stunned Joshua in the opening round of the fight, landing a number of big shots to begin the contest before then dropping AJ with a massive hook in the dying seconds.

Joshua got back to his feet and saw out the round, but it was clear that he was still dazed in round two, with Dubois continuing to dominate and catch Joshua with several huge punches that rocked the challenger.

It looked like the contest was over in round three when Joshua hit the canvas once again, but he showed great heart to continue, despite further trouble in the fourth round.

Joshua then landed a big shot in round five that seemed it could change the direction of the bout, but Dubois ended the bout with a massive punch in round five, as AJ was counted out and Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title.

It’s an incredible turnaround for Dubois, who just 13 months ago came up short in a fight against Oleksandr Usyk, and he was thrilled to claim the biggest win of his career.

“I’m a gladiator. I’m a warrior until the bitter end. Behind the scenes the work with my dad and my family and my strong team have helped me get through this. I’ve been on a rollercoaster and this is my redemption story.”

For Joshua, it’s the fourth defeat of his professional career after two losses to Oleksandr Usyk along with a defeat to Andy Ruiz, and he was disappointed to come up short.Joshua vs. Dubois Undercard Results: Wins For Sheeraz, Buatsi, Cacace, Kelly And Padley

“Credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice for success but we came up short. I’m going to keep my cool and keep professional and give respect to my opponent. Before I came here I always said I’m a fighter for life. I had a sharp opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from my end but it is what it is.”

Promoter Frank Warren has worked with Dubois since his debut back in 2017, and he was ecstatic to see his fighter come out on top.

“It was a phenomenal fight. I always felt it would be Hagler-Hearns and that what’s it was. It takes two people to make a great fight. AJ showed his heart until the end, but it was a brilliant fight. I’ve had faith in my man from the beginning, and now he’s done it.”

Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed after the bout that Joshua may exercise his rematch clause for the fight, and he felt that the first round was what set the tone for the clash.

“A huge right hand that AJ shipped in the first round and after that he was fighting on heart and desire. He never gave up and he kept on trying. At the end of the fourth round he hit Dubois and then in the fifth he really hurt him. He got greedy and walked onto a right hand.”

On the undercard, there were wins for Hamzah Sheeraz, Joshua Buatsi, Anthony Cacace, Josh Kelly and Liam Padley.

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The Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois undercard at Wembley Stadium featured a number of big names, topped off by Hamzah Sheeraz stopping Tyler Denny in the second round to win the European middleweight title, and retain his Commonwealth and WBC Silver middleweight titles.

Sheeraz came out of the blocks flying, dropping Denny inside the opening seconds of the opening round. Denny struggled to recover, and despite getting out of the round, it seemed that the writing would be on the wall.

That was proven when in round two Sheeraz got another knockdown, and with Denny on unsteady feet, the referee waved off the bout at the 2:05 mark, earning Sheeraz the win, taking his undefeated record to 21-0 in the process.

Joshua Buatsi won the interim WBO light-heavyweight title with a split decision victory over Willy Hutchinson.

It was a tight bout approaching the halfway stage, but Buatsi then secured a sixth round knockdown to make the first big impact in the fight.

Hutchinson was deducted a point in round seven for use of the head, and was then dropped again in the ninth round as Buatsi looked to take over.

It looked like there would only be one winner when the fight went the distance, but there was surprise when it was announced that it was a split decision.

One judge had the fight 113-112 in Hutchinson’s favour, but scores of 117-108 and 115-110 earned Buatsi the win, as he moved a step closer to becoming world champion.

Anthony Cacace retained his IBO super-featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Josh Warrington.

Cacace’s IBF belt wasn’t on the line for the contest after they refused to sanction the bout, due to Warrington heading into the fight on the back of two straight defeats in the division below.

With that in mind, the Leeds man would have been keen to prove he is still capable of competing at world level, but he struggled to deal with Cacace throughout the fight.WBC President Names The Future Of Boxing

The Belfast boxer was in control for the majority of proceedings, and after the bout went the 12 round distance, the judges scored it 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111, with Cacace retaining his IBO belt, and ensuring he also kept hold of his IBF title, as a defeat would have seen him stripped by the governing body.

Warrington appeared to signal he may retire following the contest, after removing his gloves and leaving them in the centre of the ring.

Josh Kelly came out on top against late replacement Ishmael Davis in their middleweight contest after picking up a majority decision victory.

Davis stepped in less than one week ago after Liam Smith was forced out through illness, and despite the late notice, he gave as good as he got throughout the fight.

It was a back and forth battle between the two men, and after going all 12 rounds, it was Kelly who narrowly emerged with the win, thanks to scorecards of 115-113, 115-114 and 114-114, handing Davis the first defeat of his professional career in the process.

Josh Padley secured a huge upset in the opening fight of the card as he defeated Mark Chamberlain by unanimous decision.

Chamberlain was a massive favourite heading into the bout, as he looked to continue the impressive displays he has put in on Riyadh Season events over the past year.

Padley ensured it wouldn’t continue though, as he dropped his opponent in round eight, while Chamberlain was also deducted a point.

It allowed Padley to come out on top with a points win, with the judges having it 96-92, 96-92 and 95-93.

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Boxing is arguably as hot as it has ever been at the moment due to the number of huge fights that are occuring, and WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has named who he feels will be the future of the sport.

There have been plenty of massive bouts that have taken place over the last couple of years including Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence, and Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia.

Another big fight will be held tomorrow night at Wembley Stadium, as Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title.

While Daniel may be the current member of the Dubois family in the spotlight, WBC President Sulaiman has heaped praise Daniel’s sister Caroline, after presenting her with the interim WBC lightweight title this week, alongside boxing legend Lennox Lewis.

Sulaiman said: “I’m extremely proud, I’m so happy, so excited. She is the future of boxing. A role model inside and outside the ring and today is a very special day for me to be able to present her with the green and gold belt in person. I can see she’s very disciplined, always in the gym, well prepared and ready for anything to come. When that bell rings she’s a different woman, she’s an unbelievable champion. I see a great bright future for Caroline.”

Caroline won the title last month after a dominant unanimous decision victory over Maira Moneo, taking her undefeated record to 10-0 in the process, and she was thrilled to receive the recognition from Sulaiman.Update On Daniel Dubois Trainer Situation Amid Rumours That Don Charles Has Been Sacked

“It’s amazing to have Mauricio come give me the belt. I looked up to Lennox Lewis, watching him as a young kid and obviously the WBC, the WBA, the IBF, the WBO, these are all the major belts and to now get almost a piece, it’s not the full belt which is what I will get but it’s a step in the right direction. This is not as far as I get, I go further than this. I want to touch the sky, I want to touch hearts, I want to do something that’s never been done before and I push and train every day.”

Boxxer CEO Ben Shalom added: “Caroline Dubois is one of the future faces of female boxing. Whether Katie Taylor decides to fight her or vacate, there are huge nights ahead for Caroline, who is still only 23 years old. We believe she will unify the lightweight division before moving up and becoming a multi-weight world champion and pound-for-pound star.”

Dubois is now hoping to land a showdown with WBC champion Katie Taylor in the near future, with Taylor first taking on Amanda Serrano on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard in November.

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Dillian Whyte, a long-time rival of Anthony Joshua, has given his candid thoughts on the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois clash for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium. Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, Whyte cautioned Dubois about the danger he faces in the ring, saying, “He don’t want to stand in front of ‘AJ’ and take too many right hands or he’s going to sleep.” He also compared the two heavyweights' punching styles, remarking that while Joshua is “a pig puncher,” he tends to rely more on sharp combination shots, whereas Dubois is a “slow and methodical, clubbing puncher.” However, Whyte warned that with 10oz gloves on, “anyone over 15 stone is a big puncher” and predicted the fight as a genuine 50-50 contest.

Recalling their past sparring sessions, Whyte mentioned, “Apparently Daniel bashed ‘AJ’ up in sparring,” but stressed the need for Dubois not to be overconfident as this fight could turn out very differently. According to Whyte, “If he stands in front of ‘AJ’ and takes too many right hands, he’s going to sleep.”

This title fight presents a major moment in heavyweight boxing, with Joshua eyeing a return to glory and Dubois looking to secure his first title defense. Whyte's honest assessment has added further intrigue, making this a showdown fans won’t want to miss.

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Anthony Joshua will attempt to become boxing’s fifth three-time heavyweight champion when he steps through the ropes against fellow Brit and newly crowned IBF title-holder Daniel Dubois this weekend in one of the boxing events of the year. Now, famed trainer, commentator and fight analyst Teddy Atlas has offered his verdict on the match-up.

‘AJ’ has honed his skills and discovered a style that suits him best since partnering up with former Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison late last year, scoring sensational stoppage wins over both Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou since teaming up. As a result, Joshua now finds himself competing at the top table once again and could etch his name into the history books if he is able to pull off the victory.

Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois has hit similar form since appointing Don Charles last year, bouncing back from defeat to Oleksandr Usyk with career-best displays and knockouts against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic – the latter earning him the position of interim champion which was later upgraded to full IBF world champion.

Now Dubois has the chance to prove that he is worthy of the mantle of a world champion in boxing’s glamour division. However, speaking on his podcast, ‘The Fight’, Atlas – who guided Michael Moorer to the heavyweight throne in 1994, predicted that Dubois will not make it to the third-round against this improved version of Joshua.

“I think that Anthony Joshua is in the best place that he has been since he beat [Wladimir] Klitschko for the title and was a young heavyweight champion after being an Olympic champion. I think that he is in a real good place with his trainer, [Ben] Davison.

“Dubois was tremendous in his last fight with Hrgovic, he overcame, he broke Hrgovic down, he evaporated him like a hot summer’s day evaporating a puddle – right in front of your eyes, with his toughness and physicality. He is strong, he is a good puncher, he can now impose the will that he didn’t have earlier [in his career], he has got that will now.Update On Daniel Dubois Trainer Situation Amid Rumours That Don Charles Has Been Sacked

“If he hits Joshua, he can hurt him, but if he gets hit with the kind of right-hand’s that he overcame against Hrgovic, who doesn’t punch as hard or concise as Joshua, then he won’t be around to overcome it. He won’t be around to impose his will. He won’t be around to hurt Joshua with his physical presence and power. He won’t be there – he will get knocked out.

“Unless he has improved his defence and his ability to get away from right-hand’s, which he did not do against Hrgovic, unless he has done that in the last couple of months since that fight – Joshua is going to knock him out in one or two rounds.”

Joshua-Dubois takes place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in London as Turki Al-Alshikh stages a first Riyadh Season card on British soil with a must-watch event for boxing fans around the globe.

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Whilst all eyes are on this weekend’s Wembley showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, one fight has flown under the radar and has now been announced for an unconventional Friday night event in just two weeks’ time, although the possible benefit and consequences of the world title contest are complex.

The middleweight division has been blown wide open over the last couple of years but the man who is attempting to takeover at 160lbs is Janibek Alimkhanuly – who reigns as both IBF and WBO world champion after a knockout win over fellow champion Vincenzo Gualtieri saw him pick up a second belt at the weight.

This July, Alimkhanuly was scheduled to meet with New Zealand’s IBF mandatory challenger Andrei Mikhailovich in a first defence of the unified straps, but the event was cancelled just before their weigh-in after the champion ended up in hospital because of dehydration.

It has now been confirmed that ‘Qazaq style’ will take on his vocal and undefeated rival on the rescheduled date of October 4th and following the announcement a confident Alimkhanuly predicted an early knockout – whilst giving a nod to the heroes of old from his native land, as per The Ring.Janibek Alimkhanuly-Andrei Mikhailovich Set For Oct. 4 In Sydney; IBF Title Only At Stake. Story (and details as to what the hell happened to the WBO title) by @JakeNDaBox: #JanibekMikhailovichhttps://t.co/kD6qT2rb3T

“In the Olympic Games in Sydney, two Kazakh boxers won gold,”

“Bekzat Sattarhanov and Yermakhan Ibraimov inspired many Kazakhs. I grew up with a dream to glorify my country like them and am very happy that I will box in Sydney. I want to show the world my flag in Sydney once again, as our Olympic champions did in 2000.

“The fight with Andrei is very important to me because he is an official contender for my title. He is like a cloud for me now. I must quickly get rid of the cloud to see the sun. Everyone knows and understands that he is easy work for me. I will knock him out very quickly!”Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez To Fight On Undercard In Next Fight As Date And Opponent Confirmed

Similarly, Russian-born but New Zealand raised Mikhailovich hoped to emulate the success of his Kiwi idols.

“I live in the present, but I certainly haven’t forgotten the past,”

“I respect him as the champion, but I know that he doesn’t respect me. It’s why I look forward to taking absolutely everything from him. I will be writing my name into the history books alongside Joseph Parker and Maselino Masoe as a world champion.

“This is my destiny, it’s my everything. I will stop at nothing to make sure the world remembers the name Andrei Mikhailovich.”

However, despite planning on taking ‘absolutely everything’ from Alimkhanuly, Mikhailovich will only be able to become IBF world champion with a victory, after the WBO refused to sanction the bout as a world title contest. Still, Alimkhanuly will lose the WBO strap as well as the IBF belt if the challenger is able to spring the upset, leaving the victor of Tyler Denny (WBO #2) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (WBO #1) well poised for a crack at a possibly vacant title.

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez delivered an impressive display against Edgar Berlanga at the weekend, as he made yet another defence of the super-middleweight throne, despite the increasingly popular opinions that his ability is dwindling. Yet, regardless of whether he is declining in the ring, many argue that he remains as the arguable ‘face of boxing’ commercially and that theory was put to the test as he fought Berlanga at the same time as UFC 306 on a double-booked date in Las Vegas.

Canelo dropped the gigantic 190lb+ Berlanga in the third-round of the contest and the towering Puerto Rican unsuccessfully attempted to impose himself on the champion there after by using his superior size. Although, any glimpses from the challenger were soon nipped in the bud as Canelo dictated the entirety of the contest, deciding when and where the key exchanges would take place and forcing his young rival to fight a Canelo-style fight – clearly to his own benefit.

As a result, the tempo ebbed and flowed to Canelo’s liking as Berlanga danced to the 34-year-old’s tune and, whilst the latter showed moments of promise, they never threatened to be enough to bank the rounds needed to end the reign of the Mexican superstar.

Now that a few days have passed, Sport Business Journal have revealed that Canelo-Berlanga drew around 650,000 pay-per-view sales – a sizeable figure when considering that Berlanga was never given a serious chance during the build-up. Meanwhile, Dana White claimed that the UFC outperformed the event on the gate by an additional $5m, although it is likely that a portion of that can be attributed to the intrigue of the Las Vegas Sphere.

“Canelo Alvarez’s fight Saturday drew a gate of around $17M and about 650,000 PPV unit sales, a source said, as the boxer continues to draw big commercial numbers even when his opponent isn’t a fellow superstar.”

“Some in boxing had questioned Alvarez’s choice of Berlanga as his opponent, but [Tom] Brown (Owner of TGB Promotions) and [Bruce] Binkow (PBC consultant) were effusive in their praise of Berlanga, saying he and his managerial team had done everything they had asked to promote the fight.Reason Why Oleksandr Usyk Was Arrested Revealed

“The $17M gate for Alvarez-Berlanga compares to what UFC said was $22M for its card at the Sphere, meaning combat sports sold nearly $40M in tickets this past weekend in Las Vegas. Brown: “Commercially, it’s probably panned out better than we thought.”

In terms of how well Canelo-Berlanga performed in comparison to the champion’s recent events, the event sold more than Canelo’s previous two PPV clashes against John Ryder (250k) and Jaime Munguia (500k) – with last year’s underwhelming showdown with Jermell Charlo selling similarly to Berlanga.

Canelo has now gone the distance in six straight bouts and will but his performance at the weekend was possibly the best he has looked across those contests. As for Berlanga, the star power of ‘The Chosen One’ has inevitably grown through the Canelo fight, with the previously undefeated 27-year-old earning respect for the heart and will that he showed despite the one-sided loss.

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Daniel Dubois is preparing to take on Anthony Joshua in the biggest fight of his life, hoping to make a first defence of his heavyweight crown, topple a giant of British boxing and in doing so prove himself to be worthy of his world championship status. However, concern developed on social media after whispers that head trainer Don Charles had been sacked, and now Dubois’ team has addressed those rumours.

‘Triple D’ appointed Don Charles as his lead cornerman but gave him a tough first assignment as he unsuccessfully challenged Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight world titles in Poland but gave a good account of himself until being stopped in the ninth-round.

Since then, Dubois has fought twice and has impressed on both occasions as he silenced those doubting his heart by fighting through the fire and trumping both Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic in back-to-back career best knockout victories. Those performances have convinced the boxing universe that Dubois truly is one of the main players in the heavyweight division but whether he has the quality to mount a solid reign as a champion remains to be seen.

This weekend’s showdown with a resurgent Anthony Joshua will provide the 27-year-old with the perfect acid test but during the fight week thus far, Don Charles has been absent – leading to doubts as to whether he remains as a part of Dubois’ team.

Those murmurs then snowballed into genuine concern for Dubois when boxing media personality Spencer Fearon told that Dubois’ father has had a fall out with Charles and previously planned on removing the trainer from his son’s corner after suffering defeat to Usyk.🤬 Spencer Fearon 𝙂𝙊𝙀𝙎 𝙄𝙉 on the reported situation between Don Charles and Daniel Dubois.

“We haven’t seen Don Charles all week. You know why? Because I know that there has been some rift between Don Charles and the dad. Daniel Dubois is actually a lovely kid, but his dad is a scumbag, I have said it and I am not even telling it!”Anthony Joshua Responds After Tyson Fury Predicts That Daniel Dubois Will Beat Him

“No worker of inequity can get victory over Anthony Joshua! Daniel Dubois is a lovely kid, but his father? Nah, bro! You are not real, you are a fake. When Usyk beat your son, I begged for Don Charles not to lose his job. I begged for him.”

Yet, following Fearon’s comments, the situation was Charles was soon cleared up as Daily Star journalist Chris McKenna told social media that Charles has not been in attendance at fight week because of an illness and confirmed that the 62-year-old would indeed be by Dubois’ side this weekend.Don Charles has a flu/cold and has stayed away from media events this week. He won't be at press conference or weigh-in. But he will be in Daniel Dubois' corner this weekend

— Chris McKenna (@cmckennasport) September 19, 2024

“Don Charles has a flu/cold and has stayed away from media events this week. He won’t be at press conference or weigh-in but he will be in Daniel Dubois’ corner this weekend.”

Dubois and Anthony Joshua will headline a record-breaking event at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, topping a bill that features a host of British talent.

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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are all of the talk in the United Kingdom right now as the two Britons prepare to descend upon Wembley Stadium for a third all-British heavyweight title affair in as many years. Now, one of the country’s most accomplished fighters has named what he believes will be the difference maker as former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis looked ahead to the weekend’s action.

As Daniel Dubois has risen through the levels, he has had to prove that he is more than just a devastating puncher and that he has both the ability and heart of a true world champion. Whilst many have slandered the IBF’s decision to upgrade ‘Triple D’ from interim champion to world champion, few can argue that he has shown as much spirit and determination as any fighter when stopping both Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, following criticism that Dubois lacked the grit to ever achieve world honours.
 

Now Dubois will appear on the biggest possible stage – a record-breaking clash against Britain’s long-standing poster boy – and the defending champion will be made to prove his worth once again.

Speaking with , Lennox Lewis declared that this fight is Dubois’ opportunity to finally earn the respect of the British public that he so craves.

“I think that this is a fight where he [Joshua] can actually put things together and it is a good test for him because Daniel Dubois has been on the outside for a while, and he wants to be at the top. He realises that Anthony Joshua has got that [respect] right now, Tyson Fury has got that right now, so he wants the people to be talking about him as well. In order for people to be talking about him, he has got to do the work and go in there, impress people, and win the fight.”
 

However, defeating a resurgent Anthony Joshua will be no easy feat for Dubois and the challenger will understandably step through the ropes as the favourite with the bookmakers, considering Dubois’ lack of head movement against Hrgovic and AJ’s recent knockout of the year contender against Francis Ngannou.Teofimo Lopez Confirms That He Is Working With A New Trainer “I’m Just Warming Up.”

In order to upset the odds, Lewis went on to claim that the winner of this meeting will be the man who is able to establish his jab, a philosophy that carried Lewis to tremendous success throughout his fruitful career.

“The person that secures his jab in the fight will win the fight because every great heavyweight had a great jab.”

Joshua-Dubois will take place on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, topping a bill that features a number of 50/50 affairs that are likely to have world title implications for a host of British fighters across a variety of weight-classes, as Hamzah Sheeraz, Joshua Buatsi and Mark Chamberlain hope to edge closer to their own shots at world honours.

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The pound-for-pound top three in the sport seems set as Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue, although if there were any fighter to penetrate that trio it would likely be rising super-flyweight sensation, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. Yet, in spite of his budding superstar potential, it has now been confirmed that the WBC super-flyweight champion will next appear on an undercard.

‘Bam’ announced himself onto the world stage when he defeated Carlos Cuadras on just six days’ notice to claim the WBC 115lb crown aged just 22-years-old but since then he has proved that his victory was no fluke. Rodriguez trumped both Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Israel Gonzalez before dropping down to flyweight and becoming a two-division world champion by defeating Christian Gonzalez Hernandez for the WBO strap.

However, it was last December where the Texan established himself as a threat to the pound-for-pound throne, stopping previously undefeated Briton Sunny Edwards in a title unification that many had deemed as a 50/50 affair during the build-up.

This year, success has continued for Rodriguez, and he showed even further improvement as he dominated and halted the legendary Juan Francisco Estrada to reclaim his WBC super-flyweight title – a win that convinced promoter Eddie Hearn that the now 24-year-old is right amongst the cream of the crop, as per World Boxing News.

“The problem with the lower weight classes is they often don’t get the respect of the higher ones. For me, Jesse should be mentioned with Terence Crawford, Inoue, Usyk. He’s gone through Cuadras, gone through Rungvisai, stopped Edwards, KO’d Estrada. He’s already on the pound-for-pound list, but I think he is top five pound-for-pound now. He’s 24 years old, he has another four or five years of his prime, and we’re honoured to represent him.

“You saw the crowd in there, we’re in Phoenix, not in San Antonio, and as many Mexicans as there were in there, Bam had huge support and he’s a real star. The rematch is there, there’s opportunities in Japan, there’s opportunities to go back to San Antonio and also to come back to Phoenix. The future is bright, he wants to try unify the division, El Gallo has the option to rematch and we’ll see how that plays out.”Anthony Joshua Responds After Tyson Fury Predicts Daniel Dubois Beat Him

Yet, despite those plaudits from Hearn, Rodriguez will fight on an undercard for his second outing of the year, as he faces WBC interim flyweight champion Pedro Guevara, as confirmed on the latter’s Instagram.

The bout is expected to be the co-main event on a Jaron Ennis undercard on November 9th in Philadelphia, assumably when ‘Boots’ defends his IBF welterweight title in a rematch against Karen Chukhadzhian. Although, Hearn failed to win the purse bid for that contest and will therefore need to agree a deal with Chukhadzhian’s team to stage the event in Ennis’ hometown, unless the 147lb poster boy is planning to vacate the belt and move up to super-welterweight to face an alternate opponent on that date.

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As Wembley Stadium prepares to host the highly anticipated heavyweight clash this weekend, Anthony Joshua has delivered his response to Tyson Fury's prediction that Daniel Dubois will retain his IBF heavyweight title against him.

In a gripping all-British heavyweight showdown, Joshua is aiming to become boxing’s fifth three-time world champion in the division. The former unified champion faces Dubois, who recently won the IBF title by halting Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. Despite Dubois' impressive form, Fury, his fellow heavyweight rival, has voiced confidence that Dubois will prevail.

Fury’s endorsement of Dubois’ chances came directly from an interview with Dubois' promoter, Frank Warren, who confirmed that both Fury and Warren believe Dubois will successfully defend his title. This prediction has added an extra layer of intrigue to the bout, with many questioning whether Joshua’s revamped style under trainer Ben Davison will be enough to counter Dubois’ power.

Joshua, however, appears unfazed by Fury’s prediction. In a candid interview with Sky Sports, he addressed the challenge head-on, stating, “Yeah, he is a good fighter is Dubois, so it is a 50/50. I think that certain people are going to back him and some are going to back me and I can’t take anything from it. I have just got to focus on myself and prove myself right.”

This fight marks a significant moment in Joshua’s career, especially after his recent transition to working with Davison, which has revitalized his performance and confidence. The former champion, who faced criticism following defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and underwhelming victories over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius, is now seen as a top contender once again.

As the fight week excitement builds, tonight’s undercard at Wembley Arena will feature Cameron Vuong, Chris Kongo, and Nathan Lugo, setting the stage for a thrilling main event. With a record-breaking attendance anticipated, all eyes will be on Joshua and Dubois as they prepare to settle their score in the ring.

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Oleksandr Usyk, the unified heavyweight champion and one of boxing’s brightest stars, encountered an unexpected hurdle last night when Polish authorities detained him. The incident occurred as Usyk was attempting to board a flight to Valencia, Spain, where he is set to prepare for his highly anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21.

Usyk, who has achieved monumental success in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, was travelling with his trainer, Sergey Lapin. The duo had just completed an exhausting 14-hour journey from Kyiv, the capital of war-torn Ukraine. This grueling trip included a lengthy 557-mile (896 km) drive.

According to ESPN, the complication arose when an airline official deemed Usyk and his trainer unfit to travel. Despite Usyk’s explanations that their fatigue was due to the extensive travel rather than any impairment, a language barrier exacerbated the situation. Their insistence that they were capable of flying did not initially sway the officials, leading to Usyk's detention.

On social media, Usyk addressed the situation, expressing gratitude for the support he received and clarifying the misunderstanding. “A misunderstanding took place,” Usyk said. “It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach, and regalia.”

The incident has been swiftly resolved, and Usyk is expected to begin his training camp in Valencia shortly. His focus is now on preparing for the rematch against Fury, aiming to defend his undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Despite the hiccup, Usyk remains a respected figure in boxing, not only for his in-ring achievements but also for his sportsmanship and dedication. As he gears up for one of the biggest fights of his career, fans and supporters continue to rally behind him, looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying clash with Fury.

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WBO super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez is set for a major 2025 as he gears up to either become a unified champion at 140lbs or progress to the welterweight division in the hopes of becoming a three-division title-holder. However, ‘The Takeover’ may proceed with a new man by his side.

Lopez has always trained under the guidance of his father, Teofimo Lopez Sr., and the duo were able to pull off one of the most impressive title fight upsets in recent memory when Lopez outpointed Vasyl Lomachenko to become the unified champion at a time when the Ukrainian appeared invincible.

The career of Lopez has been a rollercoaster one since, suffering a shock defeat of his own against George Kambosos Jr. before moving up to 140lbs and dethroning super-lightweight poster boy Josh Taylor, but underwhelming in two outings against Jamaine Ortiz and Steve Claggett since.

At 27-years-old, Lopez still has plenty of time to improve his consistency and his skills will surely develop even further with added experience, but his next step could be a career defining one. A similar performance to his latest outings in a super-lightweight title unification or welterweight title challenge would likely see Lopez handed a second career loss, although his ability to turn up when motivated on the big stage is one that simply cannot be taught.

With potential there for all to see, Lopez has turned to one of the most lauded trainers in the game, telling iFL TV that he has been working with Canelo Alvarez’s team and most notably Eddy Reynoso, but maintaining that his father will remain by his side and in his corner regardless of whether the move to Reynoso is made permanent.

“My father and Reynoso are talking together, and I think that is the best part. I don’t move nowhere without my father and my father has definitely pushed this move for me to go to Canelo’s camp. My father was there, and it has been great, so let’s see what happens.Heavyweight Who Dropped Daniel Dubois Three Times Breaks Down Anthony Joshua Clash

“It is beautiful [working in Reynoso’s camp] because it is two great fighters, myself and Canelo. We talk, we exchange knowledge and things that he has learnt, things that I have learned and we go back and forth on it. I think that the best thing that I learned about it is that I am just warming up.

“It’s not just ego’s or pride getting involved, it is just two guys wanting to one-up the other and trying to learn from each other. Whether you want to say that that is the Latin community coming together, it is big and I am grateful Canelo accepted me to go to the camp and has done many times before.”

Lopez continues to hint at a move to 147lbs but should he remain at super-lightweight, it is likely that he would be forced to make a mandatory defence of his WBO crown against either Jose Carlos Ramirez or Arnold Barboza Jr. before unifications could become possible.

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