Photos: Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois pre-fight press conference in London
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois faced off for the first time at a pre-fight press conference in London on Tuesday
The heavyweight rivals will meet in the ring at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, with Joshua's WBA, IBF and WBO titles on the line. Dubois is the mandatory challenger for the WBA belt and will be looking to cause an upset against the unified champion.
The press conference was held at the Hilton London Metropole hotel and was attended by a large number of media outlets. Joshua and Dubois were both in good spirits and spoke confidently about their chances of winning the fight.
Joshua said: "I'm really excited for this fight. Daniel is a young, hungry fighter and I know he's going to come with everything he's got. But I'm confident in my abilities and I'm going to go out there and do what I do best."
Dubois said: "I'm grateful for this opportunity and I'm going to make the most of it. I'm going to go out there and give it my all. I know I'm the underdog but I'm confident in my ability and I'm going to shock the world."
The fight is set to be a close and competitive match-up. Joshua is the more experienced and technically proficient boxer, but Dubois is younger and stronger. It is a pivotal moment of both the boxers career. For Joshua, a win would mean retaining his titles and moving a step closer to unifying the heavyweight division. For Dubois, it would be the biggest win of his career and would launch him into the world heavyweight title picture.
A Heavyweight Clash: Joshua vs. Dubois
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are two of the most exciting heavyweights in the world. Joshua is a two-time unified heavyweight champion, while Dubois is the reigning WBO International heavyweight champion. Both fighters are known for their power and aggression, so this fight is sure to be a slugfest.
Joshua will be looking to make a statement in this fight. He has not fought since December 2021, when he lost his titles to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua will be eager to get back into the win column and prove that he is still one of the best heavyweights in the world.
Dubois will be looking to upset the odds and pull off a major upset. He is a young and hungry fighter who is looking to make a name for himself. Dubois has already beaten some tough opponents, but Joshua will be his biggest challenge yet.
This fight is a huge opportunity for both fighters. Joshua can re-establish himself as the top heavyweight in the world, while Dubois can announce himself as a major player in the division.
The Stakes are High
The stakes are high for both Joshua and Dubois in this fight. Joshua is looking to reclaim his titles and prove that he is still the best heavyweight in the world. Dubois is looking to pull off a major upset and announce himself as a major player in the division.
This fight is a must-win for both fighters. Joshua cannot afford to lose again, while Dubois needs to win to take the next step in his career.
The winner of this fight will be in a great position to challenge for the undisputed heavyweight championship. The heavyweight division is wide open right now, and the winner of this fight will be in a prime position to take advantage of that.
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