Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois “had to be pulled apart” hours sooner than their press convention for an international name struggle at Wembley on September 21, continue to exist Sky Sports activities Field Administrative center.
Joshua will face Dubois in an all-British heavyweight hit for the IBF global heavyweight name at Wembley, and the 2 needed to be separated next tensions turned into prime following a face-to-face sit-down interview, in keeping with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.
Oleksandr Usyk introduced on Tuesday that he had vacated the IBF belt, which means that Joshua can regain one of the vital global titles he prior to now held if he defeats Dubois, who has been upgraded from IBF intervening time name holder to the IBF champion.
Joshua has marched again up the heavyweight ranks next struggling two consecutive losses to Usyk, who went directly to turn out to be the undisputed global champion together with his great victory over Tyson Anger utmost year.
Dubois, who prior to now held a model of the WBA name, has additionally rebuilt effectively from a loss to Usyk.
Eddie Hearn instructed Sky Sports activities: “Even the face-off was quite tame earlier, and something was said – ‘We can do it now if you want’ from Dubois – and the next thing AJ is up and they had to be separated and pulled apart.”
“It used to be rather highly spiced. 3 hours after, they rise there and most certainly don’t need to say extra, however it’s a splendid struggle.
“My job is to look past Dubois. AJ is not thinking of anyone else. I’ve always believed he’ll become undisputed, I’m so confident he beats every heavyweight in the world.”
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Dubois, talking at Wednesday’s press convention…
“I’m just aiming to be the best. To fight the best and beat the best. AJ has been the king for a long time, and we all know it, so on the night I need to become a king-slayer.
“That’s my purpose and that’s the venture handy. I’m simply in a position to exit.
“I’m definitely learning more about myself with every fight, as a fighter and as a person. Coming out of the darkness, going into the light and being a man of the future.
“I’ve progressed all spherical as a fighter and an athlete. I’m actually up for this and in a position to exit.
I’m in a position to let my fists do the speaking. I’m 100m consistent with cent in a position. I’m moving to exit to camp, center of attention and educate like a beast. Deliver it on.”
Joshua, talking at Wednesday’s press convention…
“It’s the next man up. I’ve had Dubois on my mind for a while, and he’ll be on my mind for the next 12 weeks until I get my hand raised.
“I’m now not foolish both, I do know the sport. We’re all within the wild. We’re a bind of lions and hunters. I’ve to hold my ocular peeled, I will’t simply center of attention on the ones two [Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder].
“The goal is just to get through a successful training camp, and then performing on the night. The shiny stuff comes at a later date.”