The world of heavyweight boxing is buzzing with rumors about Anthony Joshua’s next move after his painful defeat to Daniel Dubois. Just two days after this shocking loss, the two-time world champion is at a critical crossroads in his career. With mounting pressure from fans, Joshua seems to be targeting a rematch with Dubois. According to Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s famous promoter, if Joshua doesn’t seek revenge for this loss, he will never forgive himself.
A Promising Rematch
Dubois’ dominant victory over Joshua sent shockwaves through the boxing world. The 5th round knockout exposed weaknesses in Joshua’s defense. However, with his resilient nature, Joshua is not one to give up easily. He has publicly stated his desire for a rematch to prove he is still a top-tier fighter.
Dubois Ready for the Rematch
On the other hand, IBF heavyweight champion Dubois is also not hesitant about the idea of a rematch. Following his dominant win at Wembley Stadium, where he knocked Joshua out in the 5th round, the 27-year-old fighter declared he is ready to face Joshua again. “If it happens, I’m ready,” Dubois confirmed in an interview on Tuesday. “Next time, I will do even better.”
He continued, “No one said it was going to be easy. I had to kill the king, so I’ll go through whatever fire he brings to me. I love these kinds of fights, where we just let our hands go, back and forth, roll the dice, and shoot our shots. To be honest, it’s really exciting for me.”
Challenges Ahead
However, this rematch won’t be easy for either fighter. With a record of 28-4, including 25 knockouts, Anthony Joshua remains a major name in the sport. But his most recent loss to Dubois (22-2, with 21 knockouts) means he will face intense pressure from the public and doubts about his ability. Joshua must improve his defense and find a way to handle Dubois’ power.
Dubois, on the other hand, needs to prove that his victory over Joshua was no fluke. He must demonstrate technical and tactical improvements if he wants to defeat Joshua again.
Critics are questioning whether Joshua facing Dubois again is a risky move. At 35 years old, Joshua is up against a younger, stronger Dubois who has already exposed vulnerabilities in Joshua’s game, especially his ability to take hits. Another defeat could accelerate Joshua’s decline. However, Joshua’s camp remains confident. “We believe Joshua can beat Dubois,” Hearn stated. “We’ll come back and win.”
Conclusion
Will Anthony Joshua get his revenge, or will Daniel Dubois continue his dominance? This rematch is sure to be one of the most anticipated events in the boxing world in the near future.
