Battle of the Britons: Joshua and Dubois collide for IBF title at Wembley

KAMPALA, June 28, 2024 - British boxing fans are in for an electrifying night as Anthony Joshua (34) takes on Daniel Dubois in a battle for the vacant IBF heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21st. This highly anticipated showdown will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office.

For Joshua, this fight is more than just a title bout—it's a shot at redemption. After two tough losses to Oleksandr Usyk, which cost him his world titles, Joshua is on a mission to prove he's still a force to be reckoned with. His journey back to the top has been nothing short of spectacular. He bounced back with a strategic points victory over Jermaine Franklin in 2023, and followed it up with a series of emphatic knockouts against Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and most recently, the formidable Francis Ngannou. Ngannou, a former UFC champion, managed to go the distance with Tyson Fury in his boxing debut, highlighting the significance of Joshua's triumph.

On the other side of the ring, Daniel Dubois is no stranger to adversity.After a challenging defeat to Usyk, Dubois roared back with a gritty win against Jarrell Miller in December, and then delivered a stunning knockout to Filip Hrgovic, capturing the IBF interim title. Dubois, previously a WBA titleholder, is now hungry to cement his legacy by defeating a heavyweight legend.

The stakes couldn't be higher. Joshua is determined to reclaim his place at the pinnacle of the sport, while Dubois is eager to solidify his status as the new champion by toppling a giant. This clash promises high drama and unforgettable action, as two of boxing's most compelling figures collide in what could be the fight of the year.

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