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Joshua will decide Dubois bout – Okolie

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WBC Bridgerweight World Champion Lawrence Okolie believes Anthony Joshua’s performance will largely determine the outcome of his next month’s IBF heavyweight title clash with Daniel Dubois.

According to the Nigerian-born British pugilist, who has sparred with both fighters, Joshua’s consistency will be key to winning the bout.

Joshua will battle Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in a potentially explosive showdown that is occasioned by Oleksandr Usyk vacating the title following his victories over Joshua and Dubois due to a mandatory rematch with Tyson Fury.

Dubois, who recently claimed the title by defeating Filip Hrgovic, will defend his belt against Joshua in what will be a high-stakes showdown.

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In his analysis, Okolie praised both fighters’ abilities but emphasised that Joshua’s consistency could be the deciding factor.

“Dan, I have much respect for him. We’ve trained together, and from an objective standpoint, he’s someone you can’t underestimate. He’s got serious power, grit, and determination.

“But if Joshua can maintain one thing, consistency, using his long, straight punches effectively, he should come out on top,” Okolie said,

Okolie highlighted two critical moments in Dubois’ career: his stoppage loss to Joe Joyce and his tumultuous victory over Kevin Lerena.

Against Lerena, Dubois was knocked down three times in the opening round before eventually winning, while he suffered an eye socket injury that led to him taking a knee in the Joyce bout.

“We’ve seen it happen a few times with Dan. In the Joe Joyce fight and the Kevin Lerena fight, there were moments where you could spot a weakness in his armour. Despite all his strength and power, if you stay consistent, I think you can get the job done. And AJ, out of all the heavyweights, is known for his consistency. That’s why I’m leaning towards him,” Okolie added.

The upcoming fight is expected to draw massive attention, with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority seeking to increase the capacity at Wembley Stadium due to high ticket demand.

The fight, part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh season, aims to set a record for the largest boxing attendance at Wembley, surpassing the previous record of 94,000 set during Tyson Fury’s 2022 victory over Dillian Whyte.

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Deontay Wilder offers new excuse for Joseph Parker defeat that ruined Anthony Joshua plans

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Wilder ruined a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua when he lost to Parker and has now blamed his performance on travelling from America to Saudi Arabia for the fight

Deontay Wilder has blamed his poor performance against Joseph Parker on a 20-hour trip from America to Saudi Arabia.

Wilder missed out on a huge payday for a two-fight deal with Anthony Joshua by losing to Parker last December. ‘AJ’ turned back the clock on the same night by knocking out Otto Wallin in the main event and the Brit will now face Francis Ngannou on March 8 instead of Wilder.

‘The Bronze Bomber’ bizarrely claimed he was troubled going into the fight after spending too long in a cryotherapy chamber. The former world champion was then told that ayahuasca, a psychedelic drug, could have been to blame. Wilder has now pointed to a 20-hour trip from America to Saudi Arabia as the reason for his lacklustre performance.

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“It was a boring fight, nothing really happened. I went right back to training the next day. He really didn’t do nothing, they just went off the little flurries or whatever. In the training for that I had to travel two times, 20 hours of travelling. And those guys were already in Europe, they were only 2/3 hours away. I’m not complaining, I’m just saying what I had to go through,” he told ESNews.

“Im still that motherf*****, don’t get it twisted. We’re putting ourself back together, so much s*** has happened in my life that I didn’t deserve to happen. At one point in time I lost the love for this business, even just to compete in it. i’ve rededicated myself back to this s***, I’m in the gym everyday now and I’m taking it like a job.”

Wilder has just one win in the last four years as he knocked out Robert Helenius after his brutal two losses to Tyson Fury. The American is taking positives from his loss to Parker and wants his next fight to be back in Saudi Arabia but refused to name a potential opponent.

“I’m ready for whatever, I’m glad I got the opportunity to go out in Saudi and get my own experience. We’re going to make some money and put on a great show for the people. The last outing has shown me where I was and where I need to be. That right there was a blessing in disguise,” he added.

 

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