London, UK (August 27, 2024) - On September 21st, Wembley Stadium in London will be the stage for one of the most anticipated heavyweight clashes of the year: Anthony Joshua versus Daniel Dubois. The Battle of Britain, which has already sold out, promises to deliver fireworks as these top heavyweights collide, with the winner poised to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the world heavyweight title. Though both fighters have previously fallen to Usyk, this fight is about more than redemption; it’s about cementing their place at the top of the division.

Tale of the Tape

• Anthony Joshua: 28-3 (25 KOs), 6’6” with an 82-inch reach, 34 years old.
• Daniel Dubois: 21-2 (20 KOs), 6’5” with a 78-inch reach, 26 years old.

Joshua comes into the fight with the edge in experience and physical reach. Having fought in numerous high-stakes bouts, including two fights with Usyk and battles against the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Andy Ruiz Jr., Joshua is no stranger to the pressure that comes with such a grand stage. Dubois, on the other hand, is younger, fresher, and carries devastating power, but lacks the big-fight experience that Joshua possesses.

Keys to Victory

For Joshua, the strategy should be to utilize his superior reach and boxing skills, keeping Dubois at bay with a stiff jab while looking for opportunities to land his powerful right hand. Joshua's experience in big fights, his composure under pressure, and his ability to adjust mid-fight will be crucial. He has shown vulnerabilities, particularly against quicker opponents, but against a fighter like Dubois, who is more straightforward in his approach, Joshua's calculated aggression could be the deciding factor.

Dubois will need to bring the fight to Joshua, using his power and aggressiveness to unsettle the former champion early on. While some might suggest Dubois should go all out from the opening bell, there is a case for a more measured approach, using his jab to work the body and setting up his power shots as the fight progresses. Dubois must also be cautious not to expose himself to Joshua's counters, as his defensive flaws have been exploited in the past.

Prediction

While Dubois is a formidable puncher with a puncher’s chance in any fight, Joshua's experience, technical superiority, and ability to execute a game plan give him the edge. The fight is likely to be competitive early on, with Dubois potentially having his moments, but as the rounds go on, Joshua's class should start to show. Expect Joshua to take control by the mid-rounds, potentially stopping Dubois with a well-timed right hand or uppercut around rounds five to eight.