Daniel Dubois confronted one other take a look at of his composure on the ultimate press convention for his IBF world heavyweight title defence in opposition to Anthony Joshua.
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The 2 fighters went face to face for a second time this weekend on the ultimate press convention within the ornate environment of Guildhall within the coronary heart of London.
They confronted off, Joshua standing tall as he stared stonily down at his opponent. Dubois gazed again at him however did look away first.
Time is ticking right down to their conflict and Dubois is amped up for it.
He had arrived early on the historic venue and waited a very long time to take a seat on the stage throughout from Joshua. This struggle although is a second Dubois has been ready for ever since he began out within the sport as a younger baby.
“I want to make a name for myself and create history,” Dubois declared. “I’ve at all times recognized that [I’m good enough]. I have not received an excessive amount of to say proper now, I am simply able to go on Saturday.
“It’s the resurrection story of my career.”
Dubois has recovered himself after a punishing loss to Joe Joyce and a failed world title bid in opposition to the sensible Oleksandr Usyk, with new coach Don Charles integral to that restoration.
Charles was not at Dubois’ aspect on the press convention, nor had he been current for the general public exercise the day prior to this.
However Charles has a chilly and Dubois insisted: “Everything’s good.
“So long as he is in my nook on struggle night time [that’s all I need],” he continued. “Every little thing’s gone properly, coaching camp’s gone sensible. Let’s go!”
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Eddie Hearn says that Anthony Joshua has by no means seemed higher below coach Ben Davison and makes a chilling prediction.
His promoter Frank Warren is anticipating one thing particular. “We’ve got a new kid on the block. This kid can fight, he can punch,” he mentioned. “He’s got mobility, he’s fast and he’s a good finisher.
“I imagine this heavyweight struggle will probably be Britain’s Hagler-Hearns – that is how thrilling it may be.”
Joshua is relishing that too.
“Once I began boxing I mentioned I wish to deliver the heavyweight division again alive within the UK and I believe we have accomplished that,” he mentioned.
Blended into his willpower is a component of private delight. Years in the past, Dubois and Joshua sparred. Tales and rumours have circulated throughout the boxing scene ever since.
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Daniel Dubois’ former coach Shane McGuigan breaks down which means Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois might go.
To attract a line below it, Joshua mentioned: “He cracked me with a great shot and it’s my chance to get him back on Saturday.”
Joshua warned: “I’m not depending on punch power. It takes a lot more than that to be a great fighter.
“I’ve received the combating spirit and that is how I will break him down, with my spirit.”
Joshua has been watching old fights to fuel that. “I have been reminding myself what I can do and what I am able to,” he mentioned.
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Joseph Parker, who misplaced to Anthony Joshua by way of unanimous determination again in 2018, provides his prediction for his former opponent’s conflict with Daniel Dubois on 21 September, reside on Sky Sports activities Field Workplace.
Dubois won’t be as simple behind a microphone as Joshua, however he intends to match the previous champion’s willpower.
“The world title I need to retain it and hold on to it,” he mentioned. “I need to legitimise it by winning this fight.
“By any means obligatory, knockout or no matter means it comes.”
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