Daniel Dubois has issued a stern warning to Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated showdown at Wembley this Saturday, vowing to drag his British rival into a brutal contest. Dubois believes the timing is perfect to exploit Joshua’s vulnerabilities and has promised to push the former world heavyweight champion to his limits.
Just days after Joshua boldly declared he is “willing to die” in the ring to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, IBF titleholder Dubois expressed confidence that Joshua’s past struggles under pressure make him susceptible. Since his shocking defeat to Andy Ruiz in 2019—where Joshua was knocked down four times—he has adopted a more cautious approach, despite avenging the loss. However, consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk have left lingering doubts about Joshua’s ability to withstand relentless fire.
While Joshua has shown flashes of aggression in recent wins over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, under the guidance of new trainer Ben Davison, Dubois remains unconvinced. He believes that the key to victory lies in dragging Joshua into uncomfortable territory, forcing him to crumble under pressure.
“I need to take him back to that dark place and make him uncomfortable in there, make him break down in the ring. That’s exactly what I plan to do,” Dubois stated confidently. “He’s ripe for the taking now.”
Dubois sees this fight as a pivotal moment for Joshua, who, at 34, cannot afford another loss. “He’s the one who can’t afford to lose this fight. If he loses, what happens next?” Dubois questioned.
Dubois’s team insists that his power and aggression will overwhelm Joshua. “Daniel is the bigger puncher, and every jab he throws is with intent, whereas AJ’s jabs are just to line you up,” said Dubois’s camp. “I want to see AJ throw those bombs because when he does, he leaves himself wide open for the counter.”
With confidence at an all-time high, Dubois is determined to defy the odds and hand Joshua another career setback, making this fight one of the most intriguing heavyweight showdowns in recent memory
