IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has expressed his determination to step into the ring for a rematch against former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. In an interview with BoxNation, Dubois confidently stated that he’s ready to prove his dominance in the heavyweight division and hinted at psychological challenges Joshua may face going into their next bout.
Dubois, 27, pointed out that Joshua may still be battling “demons” following his recent defeats, suggesting internal struggles could affect the former champion. “He’ll have a lot of demons playing on his mind… I know from my side I’m ready to go out there and show the world that I’m the king,” Dubois declared.
If the rematch with Joshua doesn’t materialize, Dubois is eager to avenge his recent loss to Oleksandr Usyk, especially if Usyk overcomes Tyson Fury in their upcoming rematch scheduled for December. Dubois called it “unfinished business” and emphasized his desire to finish what he started with Usyk, promising that a unification fight would be a massive event.
In his previous bout against Joshua at Wembley Stadium, Dubois dropped Joshua several times before delivering a decisive right hand in Round 5, leading to Joshua’s fourth career knockdown and sending shockwaves through the boxing world. This upset raised questions about Joshua’s future, though Joshua has vowed to continue his career, with his promoter Eddie Hearn confirming that a rematch is set to take place in Saudi Arabia as part of the Riyadh Season festival. February is the tentative date for this highly anticipated clash.