Daniel Dubois could deal Anthony Joshua another | Boxing News
Promoter Frank Warren dealt a vital setback to Anthony Joshua‘s plans, saying that the victor of Daniel Dubois’ upcoming combat with Joseph Parker is slated to tackle Oleksandr Usyk subsequent, not ‘AJ’.
The blow comes after Joshua suffered his fourth profession defeat in September by the hands of Dubois. The former two-time world champion was repeatedly floored earlier than being stopped within the fifth spherical by ‘Triple D’. Eager for redemption, Joshua has been looking for an quick rematch, however problems arose when his promoter, Eddie Hearn, disclosed damage considerations to the BBC: “AJ desperately wants revenge but the only issue is timing. For the rematch to happen in February, training camp will have to start in a couple of weeks. There are always niggles and he had a few so physically it’s just a case of whether AJ is ready to do that.”
Despite Joshua’s need to even the rating with Dubois, Warren’s newest feedback to Sky Sports recommend a delay could also be unavoidable: “Daniel is 27, Joe is 33, which isn’t old for a heavyweight by the way. One is the young buck and flying at the moment, and for somebody it’s his last chance.
“Usyk is the No 1 heavyweight on this planet with three belts, Tyson [Fury] is retired, so No 1 and No 2 are preventing one another. It’s the following two best heavyweights on this planet within the ring collectively preventing for a probability to unify the belts in opposition to Usyk. The winner, he is obtained every part. The loser goes to be very very upset. It’s going to be an superb combat.”
With Warren confirming Fury’s retirement, Joshua, who will be ringside on Saturday, is now on the hunt for his next opponent. A second bout with Joseph Parker could be in the works after Parker told Sky Sports he aims “to be champion of the world, to be unified champion of the world and to avenge the losses that I’ve had. And then retire”.
However, should he triumph over Dubois this weekend, the New Zealander has his sights set on either Usyk or a rematch with ‘Triple D. ‘ Meanwhile, Usyk disclosed to Sky Sports that he anticipates only two more fights before retiring, saying, “I’ll combat who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no downside,” and “I feel two years, one and a half [left in boxing]. I really feel great myself. I really feel I’ve two fights to organize [for], not more. Just two.”
In another conversation with TNT Sports, Usyk surprised the boxing community by naming UFC champion Alex Pereira as a possible final opponent. “[After Dubois or Parker], perhaps a ‘show combat’ with Alex Pereira. Maybe. Why not? Alex needs to,” he remarked.
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