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Dubois will fight for IBF title Eddie Hearn confident….

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Dubois will fight for IBF title Eddie Hearn confident Joshua,

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has expressed confidence that his client and Daniel Dubois will most likely fight for the IBF title currently held by Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Dubois won the interim IBF heavyweight title on June 1 with a stunning eighth-round TKO victory over the previously undefeated Filip Hrgovic in Saudi Arabia.

SunSport reports that Joshua and Dubois are now in talks over a huge domestic dust-up at Wembley on either October 20 or 21 and Hearn is confident that the IBF title will be on the line.

“Will the Joshua-Dubois fight be for a title? For that, we need Usyk to be honest and admit that he doesn’t want to fight Dubois, who is the mandatory challenger. Usyk should fight him, but he has a rematch with Fury.

“Joshua and Dubois will fight for the IBF title, while all other belts will be on the line in the Usyk-Fury rematch. Then, the winners of these fights could face each other for the undisputed championship,” said Hearn.

The rematch between Usyk and Tyson Fury is scheduled for December 21, a month after Joshua and Dubois’ proposed bout.

Joshua has rediscovered himself with four wins on the bounce, the most recent being his brutal second-round KO of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

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However, he’s refusing to overlook Dubois, who bounced back from his TKO loss to Usyk with successive stoppages of Jarrell Miller and Hrgovic.

The former two-time unified heavyweight champion said, “I’ve got to pick them off one by one.

“It’s not going to be easy, but that’s my mentality. So come one, come all… He (Dubois) has been in tougher fights, so he becomes hardened.

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“He has worked his way up the ladder, we’ll see what happens in the near future. Wembley, O2, York Hall – wherever they put me, I’m happy to fight. Any venue, I’ll turn up and do my job.”

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“I’m Obsessed With Him” Heavyweight Contender Vows To ‘Kick……

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“I’m Obsessed With Him” Heavyweight Contender Vows To ‘Kick Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua is in high demand amongst heavyweight contenders, with a win providing a mega payday and a seat at the division’s top table. Some just want to ‘kick his ass.’

The two-time world champion is currently on the up. Following two losses to now-undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk, ‘AJ’ has been on a run of four wins, each more impressive than the last.

With potentially a few years left before retirement, the Brit’s current goal is to win the world title once more. He would also like the fight against countryman Tyson Fury and potentially a third crack at Usyk.

If there’s a desire to settle any bad blood, he may just look to Jarrell Miller. The American was set to welcome AJ to New York back in 2019 before testing positive for numerous banned substances. He was pulled from the fight and replaced by Andy Ruiz, who handed Joshua his first loss.

Speaking on the Mics podcast, Miller explained when and why he first became ‘obsessed’ with the career of Joshua.

“I’m good at reading people … I Googled him and I got obsessed with watching all of his interviews, because he was an Olympian and I watch all Olympic fights. They gave him two [wins] even when he lost in London, they gave him the Gold Medial.

I’m like you give this guy too much, he’s a good fighter but he’s not super great. I’m like aight, this the guy I’m gonna aim at. He kept winning so I’m coming for his head.”

He then confidently predicted that the fight would happen one day, believing he is only one of a few opponents Joshua can really sell a fight with.

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“Don’t get it messed up, I’m obsessed with kicking his ass though. That’s gonna happen one of these days … There’s not a lot of fights for him to be in that are gonna be blockbusters.”

Following that interview, ‘Big Baby’ was defeated by Daniel Dubois. He has since confirmed ‘AJ’ is still on his hit-list, and has a fight against the Brit’s previous opponent Ruiz on August 3 to prove he deserves it.

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“It’s Transformed Him” Lennox Lewis Knows The Reason…..

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“It’s Transformed Him” Lennox Lewis Knows The Reason For Anthony Joshua’s Resurgence

It’s no secret that Lennox Lewis and Anthony Joshua haven’t always seen eye to eye.

Former undisputed champion and widely revered all-time great Lewis has had plenty to say about Joshua in the past. Even as recently as ahead of his last fight in March, Lewis poured scorn on ‘AJ’ for choosing an opponent he thought had ‘no credibility’ in Francis Ngannou.

Regardless of that, ‘AJ’ scored an impressive knockout win over the former MMA star to complete four solid victories in a year with two of the other three also being stoppages against Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin.

The most recent wins came with new coach Ben Davison in ‘AJ’s corner – the man many are crediting with turning his form around after the back-to-back losses he took to Oleksandr Usyk.

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Speaking to Boxing King Media, Lewis was asked if he saw improvements in Joshua under Davison and pinpointed his ‘winning mentality’ as the key factor for the change around.

“I think his transformation in his last couple of fights was his winning mentality.

I see it in him, he’s more focused, he’s more serious, so I’m happy he has a good guy in his corner that can give him good information that he can work off.”

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Terence Crawford Has No Doubt Who Shakur Stevenson’s…..

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Terence Crawford Has No Doubt Who Shakur Stevenson’s Toughest Opponent Will Be

Terence Crawford has seen the skillset of Shakur Stevenson up close and personal.

The two world champions are friends and occasional sparring partners despite the difference in weight, often sharpening their tools ahead of high-level title bouts.

Stevenson is currently WBC Champion at 135, the division in which ‘Bud’ Crawford won his first world honours before conquering 140 and 147.

With some of the best defence in boxing today, not many at lightweight are given much of a chance of getting close to him, but Crawford is under no illusions of the threat of one Gervonta Davis.

Speaking on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the two-weight undisputed champion praised ‘Tank.’

“One thing I can say about Tank is he’s smart, he can box, and he’s explosive. I see that being Shakur’s toughest fight, because of the power. Everybody know Tank punchin’.”

Shakur Stevenson is a much sought after fight ,one with brewing social media beef and an incredible level of talent. Both undefeated, should they meet just now it would be a lightweight unification with Davis bringing the WBA belt to the table.

Unfortunately, promotional politics have stood in the way in the past. That may change given Stevenson has one fight left in his deal with Top Rank. In the meantime, he defends his belt in July against Artem Harutyunyan.

First up is ‘Tank’, who faces fellow undefeated southpaw and the man who beat Harutyunyan, Frank Martin, on June 15.

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It is Rare ” Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney put differences aside to…….

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It is Rare ” Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney put differences aside to fight for what’s rightfully theirs

Boxing rivals Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney have united to demand payment for their highly anticipated fight, putting aside their differences to tackle a shared issue. Both fighters claim they have not received their earnings from Golden Boy Promotions(GBP) and DAZN, nearly two months after their clash in the ring.

Ryan Garcia, fresh off his surprising victory over Devin Haney, took to social media on June 8 to express his frustration. Despite reportedly earning $50 million for the fight, including a payout from betting on himself, Garcia says he has yet to see a dime. His tweet read: “Still no check from @GoldenBoyBoxing and @DAZN. This is unacceptable. Where’s my money?” This public call-out has stirred the boxing community, with fans and fellow athletes expressing their shock and support.

Devin Haney, who faced Garcia in the controversial fight, quickly joined the conversation. Just minutes after Garcia’s tweet, Haney confirmed that he, too, had not been paid. He retweeted Garcia’s post with a simple “Same,” signaling his own dissatisfaction with the situation. Haney has had previous disputes with GBP, criticizing their professionalism, but this public alignment with Garcia adds weight to their claims.

Haney’s confirmation validates story due to rivalry with Garcia

The alliance between Garcia and Haney is surprising, given their fierce rivalry. However, their shared frustration with GBP and DAZN has brought them together in a quest for justice. Garcia’s involvement is particularly notable, as he is one of the most prominent faces of Oscar De La Hoya’s promotion. This situation raises questions about the internal operations of these high-profile boxing promotions.

As fans eagerly await responses from GBP and DAZN, the focus has shifted from the ring to the business dealings behind the scenes. The drama surrounding unpaid dues continues to unfold, keeping the boxing world on edge.

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“He’s A Wrecking Machine”Tony Bellew Predicts ‘Brutal KO’ In Joshua…..

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“He’s A Wrecking Machine”Tony Bellew Predicts ‘Brutal KO’ In Joshua-Dubois Fight

Boxing fans may be in for an all-British banger this September if Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois can reach terms to face off at Wembley Stadium.

Dubois is riding high off of a career-best win over Filip Hrgovic in which he snatched the IBF Interim World title, making him mandatory challenger for Oleksandr Usyk again after losing to him last year.

Should the belt go vacant, the teams are working on Joshua facing Dubois for it. If it happens, Tony Bellew told IFL TV ‘AJ’ becomes a three-time world champion, even despite reserving high praise for ‘DDD’.

“Daniel Dubois – I can’t write him off ever again unless he’s facing AJ, Usyk or Fury. I can’t write him off again. If he fights AJ next, I’m sorry to say it but it ends quickly and brutally [for AJ].

Purely based on the fact of let’s just put two and two together here. He took 56 clean right hands in the firs four [Hrgovic] rounds. You’ll get away with one or two with AJ and then what happens? You just go to sleep.

I take nothing away from him. Amazing heart, amazing resilience and huge amount of courage shown against Filip Hrgovic. But it’s one thing Filip Hrgovic hitting you, it’s another thing a wrecking machine like Anthony Joshua hitting you.”

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“He’s Vulnerable” Barry McGuigan Gives Anthony Joshua….

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“He’s Vulnerable” Barry McGuigan Gives Anthony Joshua-Daniel Dubois Verdict

Daniel Dubois could be in for the fight of his career against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium this September, with the added bonus of a vacant heavyweight title.

The 26-year-old Brit picked up the IBF Interim Heavyweight title by beating Filip Hrgovic in a campaign-best performance. Given undisputed champ Oleksandr Usyk will rematch Tyson Fury this year rather than fulfilling his mandatory obligations, there’s a real possibility the IBF belt will become vacant.

Dubois then would face the next available contender for it, namely Anthony Joshua.

Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan discussed Dubois in his latest column for the Mirror, praising the development of the man his son Shane once trained.

“Daniel Dubois did not look destined for heavyweight glory when counted out in the ninth round against Oleksandr Usyk in Poland last year.

Ten months and two wins later he is once more looking to etch his name amongst the elite. As we know Dubois has the power to trouble any, but now he is adding experience to the mix.

Filip Hrgovic was winning the fight in Saudi Arabia last week until he got cut. But Dubois took his shots well and never looked hurt. He beat the guy without being spectacular, which showed a certain degree of improvement.

Boxing is more than brute force. It’s a chess game played with fists. Dubois always had a tendency to be too eager. He throws bombs like he’s on a mission. Effective against lesser opponents, but against the top guys that can be a recipe for disaster.”

Whilst not going as far to make a solid prediction, the fighter turned manager and promoter said there was a ‘chink in the armour’ of ‘AJ’ stemming from a shock knockout loss to Andy Ruiz in 2019. It’s something he feels the younger man can exploit.

“Now he is in line for a shot at Anthony Joshua. And if he gets through to Joshua’s chin then its game on. Joshua is the more complete fighter, marginally quicker. And he has rebuilt impressively since he lost for the second time to Usyk.

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There is, however, still a chink in his armour first exposed by Andy Ruiz that makes him vulnerable to the kind of power packed by Dubois.

Most would still take Joshua to win. But nothing is a given if Dubois can back up his Hrgovic victory with another mature performance.”

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Heavyweight Who Sparred Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois And….

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Heavyweight Who Sparred Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois And Joe Joyce Names Hardest Puncher

Daniel Dubois has proven time and again, even in defeat, that he packs a serious punch – but is it the heaviest in the division?

The 26-year-old recently beat Filip Hrgovic to become the IBF Interim Champion, meaning a series of events could lead to him facing Anthony Joshua for the full title at Wembley Stadium this September.

It would be Dubois’ second shot at world honours following a stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk last year, after which some in the sport questioned his heart and grit.

Speaking to Title Sports Network, fan-favourite heavyweight prospect Johnny Fisher praised Dubois’ performance after being in camp with an ‘amazing’ Hrgovic.

“I was obviously sparring Filip when he [was preparing] for Dubois. He looked amazing during camp – one of the best I’ve ever sparred. It just didn’t click on the night, probably due to Daniel Dubois being so good as well.

You can see the improvements in his game. He’s moving his head nicely, throwing flurries. He got his with so many shots by Hrgovic in the first, second round and just kept coming forward. Huge credit.”

Fisher – who faces Alen Babic on July 6 at the Copper Box in London – backed Joshua to win the fight should he and Dubois battle it out for the vacant IBF belt, but warned ‘AJ’ that the younger man hits extremely hard.

“It’s a great fight. I would favour Joshua in that fight. I think the wins he’s coming off and the form he’s in, and the way Hrgovic was catching with his right hand, I think Joshua’s right hand will do a bit more damage. But it’s a great fight. What a story, Daniel Dubois fighting for the world title again.

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I think Joshua could maybe stop him, but this is why we love heavyweights. You don’t know what’s going to happen. And Dubois, trust me, he’s the hardest I’ve ever been punched by. Ever. He can seriously crack. You won’t want that on your chops.”

It’s high praise from the 25-year-old, who has sparred some of the best heavyweights in the world including former champion Tyson Fury and Olympian Joe Joyce.

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“He’s Different” Oleksandr Usyk Has No Doubt Who Wins….

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“He’s Different” Oleksandr Usyk Has No Doubt Who Wins Canelo-Crawford Fight

Talk of a super fight between Terence Crawford and Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez refuses to go away. Fellow pound-for-pound talent Oleksandr Usyk has predicted what he thinks would happen should the two ever meet in the ring.

Former two-weight undisputed champion Crawford and current undisputed super middleweight king Canelo are two of the very best in the sport, which is why boxing fans are so keen to see them come together in the ring.

The weight difference between the two is one issue which makes the fight hard to envisage, but it is still a match-up that the influential chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has stated he is keen to make.

First up, Crawford is making the move up to 154lbs to fight WBA super-welterweight champion Israil Madrimov on August 3 and will need to come through that before any Canelo talk gains real momentum.

Speaking to The 3 Knockdown Rule, Usyk was asked how he saw the Canelo fight going should it happen thereafter.

“I like Terence. He’s a crazy man.

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Terrence win. Listen, Terrence is different man. Terrence works on two sides. Right and left, he’s very smart man. He feels distance and space.”

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Usyk was then asked if weight might be a problem for Crawford but, for a man who has conquered the heavyweight division against naturally bigger men, his answer may not come as a surprise.

“Canelo big, yeah, good boxer, but I say, Terence. Terence can box him like a big guy.”

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After beating both” Usyk listed comparison between Anthony Joshua and….

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After beating both” Usyk listed comparison between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury 

Usyk has beaten Joshua twice and most recently handed Fury his first professional loss in their historic undisputed heavyweight world title clash

Oleksandr usyk as compared Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury after beating both of the Brits.

Usyk won the undisputed heavyweight world titles last month when he beat Fury in their historic fight. Their rematch was expected to take place in October but has since been pushed back to December 21. The Ukrainian has two wins over ‘AJ’ as he won the unified belts from the Brit in September 2021 and defended them in their rematch the following year.

Usyk gave a funny comparison when talking about his wins against Joshua and Fury as he told Three Knockdown Rule. “Anthony Joshua has classy boxing. Greedy Belly, my friend Tyson Fury. It’s like sparkling water, when you open it without shaking it’s good. If you shake it, it [blows]. Sparkling water is Tyson Fury and still water is Anthony Joshua. Tyson’s arms are like two metres, like a rope.”

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Usyk admitted he doesn’t want to think about boxing at the moment after spending eight months preparing for Fury. Their fight was pushed back several times and cancelled on just days notice when Fury was cut above his eye in February. Usyk surprisingly snubbed Fury whilst revealing the hardest puncher he has ever faced.

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“I would say toughest fight, yes, but I think biggest punch, no,” Usyk said of Fury.” When asked who hit him the hardest, Usyk replied: “Derek Chisora, very tough guy. With Derek, I don’t remember which hand if it was left or fight but I would block it and it would be like a baseball bat. It was very dangerous.

Usyk is expected to lose his undisputed status and be stripped of his IBF belt in the coming weeks so the title can be on the line for Joshua’s UK return in September. The Ukrainian’s manager disagrees with the governing body’s decision and wants to see all four belts on the line again for Usyk and Fury’s second fight.

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