I want to slay the king — Daniel Dubois vows to put 'king' Anthony Joshua to sleep

Anthony Joshua's challenger Dubois has dropped a message for him.

I want to slay the king — Daniel Dubois vows to put 'king' Anthony Joshua to sleep

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 18:50 - 28.06.2024

Daniel Dubois is confident of knocking out British-born Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua when they fight for the vacant IBF title in September.

Explosive boxer Daniel Dubois has sensationally claimed he will knock out British-born Nigeria former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua when the two collide for the vacant IBF title at Wembley Stadium in September.

The two titans are set to reignite a rivalry that first blossomed seven years ago when they sparred together in the build-up to the Olympics, representing Team GB.

Dubois boasts ahead Joshua's fight

But Dubois, 25, insists the tables have turned and he is now a vastly improved fighter ready to dethrone the former two-time unified champion Joshua.

“Seven years ago that was then, now I am a different fighter,” he told Sky Sports after pictures of the pair sparring for the Great Britain Olympics team. 

As a result of the victory against Dubois the Ukrainian Usyk kept his WBA, WBO, IBO, and IBF heavyweight belts.
As a result of the victory against Dubois the Ukrainian Usyk kept his WBA, WBO, IBO, and IBF heavyweight belts. Image Credit - Twitter/ TNT Boxing

“It's a totally different scenario now - I'm not here to spar him, let's talk about fighting - that's all my mind's set on,' Dubois roared.

“This fight plays out, I have to, you know, without saying too many foolish words about AJ and all that. I just want to put him to sleep. He's been a king for a long time but I need to slay the king.”

Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua will return to the ring in September.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua will return to the ring in September.

The blockbuster clash will see Joshua, 34, return to the scene of some of his greatest triumphs, with the Nigerian Brit having won multiple world titles at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

However, Dubois, who hails from London, is brimming with confidence and believes he has the power and skill to dethrone the reigning champion.

Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua is set to face Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September.
Nigerian-born boxer Anthony Joshua is set to face Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September.

Joshua has been in scintillating form of late, producing a stunning four-fight winning streak that has reignited his championship dreams following back-to-back defeats to the formidable Oleksandr Usyk.

The Watford warrior has recorded three knockouts in his last four fights, including stunning victories over Francis Ngannou, Robert Helenius and Otto Wallin.

Anthony Joshua || Getty

But Dubois, who bounced back from his own loss to Usyk with wins over Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller, is adamant he will be the one leaving Wembley with the world title around his waist.

This IBF showdown is sure to captivate fight fans across the globe, with the winner firmly establishing themselves as a genuine contender for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

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