Afrigather Oleksandr Usyk’s presence at Anthony Joshua versus Daniel Dubois may very well be “a distraction” for the previous champion, says promoter Frank Warren.
Usyk is now the main determine within the heavyweight division after handing Joshua two defeats and beating Tyson Fury in Could to grow to be the undisputed champion.
Committing to a rematch with Fury for December 21 meant Usyk was unable to defend the IBF title in opposition to necessary challenger Dubois and needed to vacate that belt. As interim titlist, Dubois was then upgraded to full IBF champion.
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Usyk and Fury although will each be in attendance for the Riyadh Season: Joshua vs Dubois occasion at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
Warren believes which may throw off Joshua. “Usyk shall be there, as shall be Tyson [Fury], however I do not assume it is something for [Dubois]. It may very well be a distraction for AJ as he has crushed AJ twice,” he advised Sky Sports activities Information.
“Usyk is the person in the meanwhile, he is the man who’s high of the tree, and these two are attempting to get the winner of the rematch between Tyson and Usyk.
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Promoter Frank Warren insists Daniel Dubois has a greater current file than Anthony Joshua forward of their Wembley showdown
“They understand how vital this battle is, and as I say, I consider the winner of this may battle the winner of the battle in December.”
Dubois misplaced to Usyk final yr, however loved some success, sending the Ukrainian to the canvas with a shot that was dominated to be low.
Warren believes Dubois, who has chalked up subsequent victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, is best ready now to tackle both Fury or Usyk after Joshua.
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Anthony Joshua might discover it laborious to renew his profession if he suffers a crushing loss to British rival Daniel Dubois at Wembley on September 21, says Frank Warren
“We’ll discover out. Was Joshua prepared for them? He is able to battle Usyk once more, I actually do consider that,” Warren advised Sky Sports activities.
“Having come out of the battle, shared the ring with him and understanding what occurred final time, I actually do consider he is prepared.”
Can AJ grow to be the No 1 heavyweight on this planet as soon as once more?
Sky Sports activities’ Johnny Nelson stated:
From what we have seen he is moving into the suitable route. We’ll see how he dispatches Daniel Dubois. I count on him to dispatch him after which the query is about timing.
I consider it might occur. If it does not occur by the top of 2025, I’d be stunned if he is nonetheless round.
As a result of after this battle it is received to be throughout the subsequent two or three fights if that. It is received to be.
You do not know how a lot the Usyk-Fury battle took out of Usyk. I’ve by no means seen him in a lot bother. Very punishing.
Anthony Joshua fights Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace on September 21
Sky Sports activities’ Matt Macklin stated:
A lot, a lot stranger issues have occurred. There may very well be one other chapter to play out.
Usyk and Fury are going to battle one another once more. They took lots out of one another.
I bear in mind considering that took lots out of Fury but it surely took lots out of Usyk too, and he is 37. He won’t have had as many laborious professional fights as perhaps AJ or Fury have, however he had all these newbie fights – they’re nonetheless fights.
All these cruiserweight fights he had had been laborious. It has been laborious from the get go as a result of he is been moved shortly.
AJ, for the reason that Usyk battle, he hasn’t actually put miles on the clock.
On Saturday evening, if he does come by and win, he’ll fancy it.
Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Daniel Dubois takes place on Saturday September 21 reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace. Ebook Joshua vs Dubois now!
