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Joshua vs. Dubois LIVE: Start time, pre-fight schedule, fight updates and results tonight

The trailer for Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois, directed by Guy Ritchie, has been released

Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois tonight in an all-British heavyweight title fight, with Wembley Stadium expected to draw a record crowd.

It is expected that 96,000 fans will be in attendance to see Joshua challenge Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title while “AJ” attempts to become a three-time world champion.

The 34-year-old lost the unified belts to Oleksandr Usyk on points in 2021 and failed to win them back in a rematch in 2022, but has won four fights in a row since then. That run included a points victory over Jermaine Franklin, as well as knockouts of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and – most recently – UFC star Francis Ngannou in March.

Dubois has also failed to beat Usyk, losing to the Ukrainian by stoppage last year before Usyk became undisputed champion against Tyson Fury in May. Since then, however, Dubois has stopped Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, with his win over the latter earning him the interim IBF title.

Dubois, 27, was named regular champion when Usyk relinquished the official belt, and tonight's winner at Wembley could get a chance at revenge against Usyk if the unbeaten southpaw defeats Fury again in December.

Follow live updates on Joshua vs. Dubois and the supporting act below.

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Saudi Arabia's boxing revolution continues… at Wembley of all places

Last October, a boxing ring emerged from a black hole 8 meters deep in the middle of the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia: the new capital of boxing. The ring was intended for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, the two best men in their respective sports, boxing and mixed martial arts. It was the beginning of the boxing revolution.

Steve Bunce21 September 2024 12:00

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The defeat against Andy Ruiz made me “mentally strong”, says Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua insists his surprise defeat to Andy Ruiz has shaped the mindset that will make him a three-time heavyweight world champion at Wembley on Saturday.

Joshua is fighting for Daniel Dubois' IBF belt, knowing that a win would complete a rebuilding phase after his career was on the brink of collapse following losses to Ruiz in 2019 and then two to Oleksandr Usyk.

The 34-year-old from Watford, who has now won five fights in a row, sees the groundbreaking upset in New York as a decisive moment.

Harry Latham Coyle21 September 2024 11:40

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Joshua Buatsi on his friendship with Anthony Joshua: “Fight days are not for chatting”

And Buatsi is even more familiar with Joshua's face than the average boxing fan. The two Joshuas have been good friends for years and Saturday will be their fourth time fighting together. In 2017 and 2018, Buatsi was the support act for “AJ”'s victories over Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. In 2019, Buatsi was at Madison Square Garden to get a job done when Joshua failed to do his own for the first time in his professional career, losing to Andy Ruiz Jr.

Alex Pattle21 September 2024 11:20

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Daniel Dubois weighs 17st 10lbs before his fight with Anthony Joshua, his career high

Dubois weighed 3 pounds more than in his last win, an eighth-round cut stoppage of Croatian Filip Hrgovic in June, while Joshua weighed 4 pounds more, coming in at 18st (126 kg).

Harry Latham Coyle21 September 2024 11:00

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Anthony Joshua reveals how a ‘cheeky’ stranger in a bar provoked a fight with Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua doesn't like being disrespected. At least not anymore. The two-time heavyweight world champion has made that clear in recent weeks and threatened harsh consequences if anyone dares to provoke him.

Jack Rathborn21 September 2024 10:40

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Who is Daniel Dubois? Anthony Joshua's opponent and IBF heavyweight world champion

Michael Jones21 September 2024 10:20

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Full map (subject to change; “C” stands for Champion)

Daniel Dubois (C) vs. Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)

Tyler Denny (C) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz (European Middleweight Title)

Anthony Cacace (C) vs. Josh Warrington (super featherweight)

Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light heavyweight title)

Josh Kelly vs. Ishmael Davis (Middleweight)

Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (Lightweight)

Michael Jones21 September 2024 10:00

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How can I watch it?

New subscribers who purchase the pay-per-view plan and sign up for a monthly Flex plan will receive a seven-day free trial. Those who choose the installment plan will receive one month free. Those who choose the annual plan will receive a 15 percent discount.

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In the UK, Joshua vs. Dubois will also be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95 and on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99. The TNT pay-per-view can be watched on discovery+, EE TV and Prime Video.

Michael Jones21 September 2024 09:40

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When is the fight?

Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London.

The first fight is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. BST (10:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET), with the ring entrance for the main event expected at approximately 11:00 p.m. BST (3:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. ET).

Michael Jones21 September 2024 09:20

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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

Welcome to the Independent's coverage of tonight's heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Tonight at Wembley will be an all-British affair to see who takes the IBF belt.

Dubois is the current defending champion after defeating Filip Hrgovic to win the interim IBF title, and was later promoted to regular champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

Joshua, who has not won a title since his two losses to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, wants to become a three-time world champion by stopping Dubois.

The fight promises to be exciting and entertaining and we will bring you the latest information throughout the day leading up to the clash.

Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois in an all-British heavyweight fight (Getty Images)

Michael Jones20 September 2024 17:07