Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois may have a rematch on the cards, potentially set for a surprising event in Saudi Arabia in February. This follows Dubois securing a fifth-round knockout victory over Joshua back in September, where he dropped Joshua four times during the fight at Wembley Stadium. It was confirmed by Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, that there was a rematch clause in place, which Joshua is expected to activate.
The rematch between Joshua, 34, and Dubois, 25, could feature on a Queensberry vs Matchroom card, building on their previous event where Queensberry fighters triumphed over the Matchroom stable. Saudi adviser Turki Al-Sheikh teased the potential rematch, hinting at a 5 vs 5 event between the two promotions in February, promising a significant surprise element as part of the spectacle.
The upcoming fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol on Saturday will determine an undisputed light-heavyweight champion, with Oleksandr Usyk having vacated the IBF belt following his victory over Tyson Fury. This means that the undisputed status won’t be at stake in the Fury vs Usyk 2 match, but the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles will be on the line for the taking.
The winner of a potential Joshua vs Dubois 2 fight could position themselves as a contender for the victor of the Fury vs Usyk 2 bout, further intensifying the competition in the heavyweight division. The boxing world eagerly anticipates these matchups to ascertain the best fighters in each weight class, with fans hoping for thrilling contests and defining moments.