Daniel DuBois retained the IBF Heavyweight Title with a stunning fifth round stoppage over former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium in London.

Im round one, DuBois foreshadowed of things to come as he landed a perfect right to the jaw that put Joshua down. At the end of round three, DuBois landd a left hand that buckled Joshua bacly into the ropes. DuBois followed up with three more had punches that put Joshua on the deck just before the bell sounded to end the round. In the beginning of round four, DuBois sent Joshua down again when he landed the first right hand of the round that put Joshua down again.

In round five, Dubois landed a perfect right to the jaw that plummeted Joshua on the canvas and the fight was halted at 59 seconds.

DuBois is now 22-2 with 21 knockouts. Joshua is 28-4.

Sheeraz Stops Denny in 2

Hamzah Sheeraz took out Tyler Denny in round two of their 12-round middleweight fight.

In round two, Sheeraz landed a big shot to the temple that put Denny down. Denny got to his feet but the feet was waved off at 2:05

Sheeraz, 196.6 lbs is 21-0 with 17 knockouts. Denny, 159.9 lbs is 19-3.

Buatsi Drops Hutchinson Twice; wins Split Decision and Captures Interim Light Heavy Title

Joshua Buatsi won the WBA Interim Light Heavyweight Title with a 12-round split decision over Willy Hutchinson.

In round five, Buatsi was cut around the right eye from a headbutt. At the end of round six, Buatsi hurt Hutchinson with a hard right that was followed up by a flurry and and then finished off by a right to the body that put Hutchinson on the deck.

Hutchinson had a good round seven, but it was marred by having a point deducted for leading with his head. Later in the round, he was cut over his left eye. In round nine, Buatsi dropped Hutchinson again with a little inside left to the body.

Buatsi landed 264 of 600 punches. Hutchinson was 209 of 556.

Buatsi won by scores of 117-110 and 115-110. A third card was out of wack and gave it to Hutchinson 113-112.

Buatsi, 174.7 lbs of London is now 19-0. Hutchinson, 174.9 lbs of Carstairs, Scotland is 18-2.

Anthony Cacace Decisions Josh Warrington

IBF Super Featherweight champion Anthony Cacace defended his crown in a non-title bout over former featherweight champion Josh Warrington via 12-round unanimous decision.

Cacace landed 127 of 452 punches. Warrington was 107 of 395.

Cacace, 129.8 lbs of Belfast, NI won by scofres of 118-110 and 117-111 twice and is now 23-1. Warrington, 129.8 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 31-4-1.

Josh Kelly Decisions Ishmael Davis

Josh Kelly won a 12-round majority decision over late-replacement Ishmael Davis in a middleweight fight.

Despite being cut over his eft eye in round 11, Kelly won by scores of 115-113, 115-114 and 114-114.

Kelly landed 97 of 331 punches. Davis was 84 of 338.

Kelly, 159.1 lbs of Sunderland, ENG is 16-1-1. Davis, 159.7 lbs of Leeds, ENG is 13-1.

“Conor Benn or a Eubank, get me one of them, 100%.  It might have to be next year, let me heal up.

“They want to box on cards like this, I’ve boxed on this card, let’s make the fight.  I believe I will beat both of them.”

Kalle Sauerland, Global Head of Boxing at Wasserman said: “Of course Liam Smith is still a big fight, so is Conor Benn, Chris Eubank and, potentially, Kell Brook.  

“The Conor Benn fight goes back six or seven years.  Kell Brook was talked about a lot before this fight and we had made the Smith fight, before he was forced out.”

Padley Decisions Chamberlain

Big underdog Josh Padley scored a big upset by scoring a 10-round unanimous decision over hot-prospect Mark Chamberlain in a super lightweight bout.

In round three, Chamberlain was cut around the right eye which was caused by an accidental headbutt. In round four, Chamberlain had another cut opened up around the same eye.

In round eight, Chamberlain landed a big uppercut that was followed by a left hook to the jaw that put Chamberlain on the canvas.

Padley landed 85 of 250 punches. Chamberlain was 80 of 351.

Padley, 139.6 lbs of Dorncaster, ENG won by scores of 96-92 twice and 95-93 and is now 15-0. Chamberlain, 139.9 lbs of Portsmouth, ENG is 16-1.

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ROUND 1 Big right from DuBois..Hard Jab…Good uppercut from Joshua…BIG RIGHT AND DOWN GOES JOSHUA

ROUND 2 Hard left tocks Joshua…Jab ]..Good left hook…Right from Joshua

ROUND 3 Right rattles Joshua..Good Jab to the body…Left buckles Joshua into the ropes…Joshua hurt badly as he eats three more hard shots and IS DOWN AT THE END OF THE ROUND

ROUND 4: RIGHT HAND AND DOWN GOE JOSHUA

ROUND 5 Hard right sends Dubois back,,,HUGE COUNTER RIGHT AND DOWN GOES JOSHUA,…HE DOES NOT BEAT THE COUNT

ROUND 2 BIG LRFT AND DOWN GOES DENNY…FIGHT OVER

Round 1:Good right from Hutchinson

ROUND 2: Good right from Buatsi...Uppercut

ROUND 3 Right from Buatsi..

ROUND 4 Good Jab and solid left from Buatsi..Good right..Good right to the body..Uppercut from Hutchinson…Good right..Right…

ROUND 5 Buatsi landed a right hand and left hook…Buatsi cut around the right eye…Solid jab from Buatsi

ROUND 6 Quick left hook from Hutchinson..Big right from Buatsi..Good jab..BIG COMBIUNATON AND DOWN GOES HUTCHINSON

ROUND 7 Good right from Buatsi…7 punch flurry by Hutchinson…HUTCHINSON DEDUCTED A POINT FOR LEADING WITH HIS HEAD..Jabs snapping Hutchinson head back,,,Good left from Hutchinson…Good right hook…Hutchinson bleeding around his left eye.  Good right from Buatsi

ROUND 8 Good left from Hutchinson…Left…Big right from Buatsi and big uppercut rocks Hutchinson…Good right…Left from Hutchinson

ROUND 9 Left from Buatsi…Huge shot rocks Buasti…Combination from Hutchinson…Right from Buatsi…BIG BODY SHOT AND DOWN GOES HUTCHINSON

ROUND 10 Left hook from Hutchinson…Big right from from Buatsi…

ROUND 11 Good left to the body from Buatsi..Hutchinson lands a combination..Nice left hook from Buatsi…Left from Hutchinson

ROUND 12 Right and left from Hutchinson..3 rights…

Round 1 Left from Cacace..Right on the inside…
Round 2 Right from Warrington…Body work..Right
Round 3 Uppercut from Cacace
Round 4 Big right from Cacace…Right from Warrington..Good jab from Cacace..Nice Uppercut..
Round 5 Cacace lands an uppercut…Big Right..Body shot from Warrington
Round 6 Left from Cacace
Round 7 Body shot from Cacace…Right uppercut
Round 8 Left hook from Warrington..Big left from Cacace…
Round 9 Body shot from Cacace…Good body shot from Warrington…
Round 10 Nice uppercut on the inside from Cacace
Round 11 Nice body work from Warrington…Good right from Warrington
Round 12 

118-110, 117-111 twice for Cacace

Round 1: Good left hook from Kelly..Jab
Round 2 Right from Davis…Flurry from Kelly
Round 3 Right to body from Kelly
Round 4 Jab from Kelly…Right…Jab from Davis…Another Jab..Right from Kelly
Round 5 Kelly Boxing and moving
Round 6 Counter right from Kelly...
Round 7 Kelly lands a straight left..Combination
Round 8 Counter right from Davis…Right from Kelly…1-2…
Round 9 Right from Kelly…
Round 10 Lead right from Kelly..
Round 11 Kelly cut around the left….
Round 12 Good Right from Davis…Big Uppercut…Kelly trying to hang on

Round 1 Left from Chamberlain..Padley lands a combination…
Round 2 Left from Chamberlain…Jab..
Round 3 Right on Inside from Padley…Chamberlain Cut around the right eye (caused by headbutt)
Round 4 Another cut around the same eye on Chamberlain…
Round 5 Good flurry from Padley…Left from Chamberlain…Big left from Padley…
Round 6  Left from Chamberlain..Good left
Round 7 Left from Chamberlain…Straight left…
Round 8 UPPERCUT AND LEFT AND DOWN GOES CHAMBERLAIN…
Round 9 Left from Padley
Round 10 Big left from Chamberlain

95-93, 96-92 TWICE FOR PADLEY

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“Good evening everyone and firstly thank you of course to his Crown Prince and His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for the vision really. I think everybody felt that Riyadh Season would be in Riyadh, and it’s been just under a year now since we began boxing in Riyadh Season and the change that we’ve seen in the sport already has been quite phenomenal.

“We didn’t expect to see events in Los Angeles and to see events in London. This one is very special. It’s the record, it’s 96,000 I think at a time that British boxing needs a shot in the arm. It’s a shot in the arm that’s been provided time and time again by this man to my right.

“I know he’s not a fan of plaudits but you have to give them to him because we’re all very proud of the way he has carried himself since the Olympic gold medal. Every fighter in the country today has benefited off the rise and the performances and most importantly the behaviour of Anthony Joshua. He’s been a role model, he’s inspired boxing frpm top to the bottom level of the grass roots of the game. 

“Personally on Saturday I can’t wait. I think His Excellency is going to look around and see one of the greatest nights British boxing has ever seen. Two dangerous British Heavyweights fighting for a World Title.

“Saturday will be special. A three-time Heavyweight Champion, something Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis achieved. Joshua is focusing on the performance but legacy awaits. I’ve never seen him so calculated and so confident.”Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Chairman:

“We are going to see something special. For me, there’s nothing better than two Brits in a competitive fight.

“I believe Daniel will show what he is about. I’ve believed in him from day one. He’s come through trials and tribulations and is going to keep that belt.

“He will prove he is the IBF champion.

“We’ve got a new kid on the block. This kid can fight, he can punch. He’s got mobility, he’s fast and he’s a good finisher.

“Dubois is a bigger puncher than AJ and one thing is for sure – don’t blink in this fight.

“I believe this Heavyweight fight will be Britain’s Hagler-Hearns – that’s how exciting it’s going to be.”Anthony Joshua:

Asked about how he is feeling..

“It’s a blessing to be back again and to prove to my team and everyone that I’ve done the right things in camp.

“It’s good to be back. I’m ready to rumble and remind everyone what I’m capable of.”

On facing Dubois..

“We’ll find out [what Dubois has to offer]

“I can’t say. I’m not Daniel. All I can do is focus on myself.”

“I showed Daniel and his team the respect they deserve through fight camp and that will stand me in good stead on Saturday.

“I’m tough and so is he.

“May the best man win. Good luck to Daniel and his team.

“One thing I said when I started boxing was that I wanted to bring British Heavyweight boxing back and I think I’ve done that.”On sparring rumours..

“He cracked me with a great shot and it’s my chance to get him back on Saturday. I’m looking forward to it. We’ve sparred hundreds of rounds.”

Asked how he wins the fight..

“I could win in a variety of ways. I’m not depending on punch power. It takes a lot more than that to be a great fighter. I’ve got the fighting spirit and that’s how I’ll break him down, with my spirit.”

Asked about the chance to be a three-time World Champion..

“The accolades come later. I’ll be back home on Sunday eating the same breakfast, putting laundry in the basket and going to the same local gym.

“I’m a competitive person and I’ve got competition to deal with on Saturday.”

On the face off incident during the launch press conference..

“You should never let anyone take an inch because they’ll end up taking a mile, you know what I mean Dan?”

On how he will feel when making the ringwalk..

“Many greats have walked it before, the undercard will walk it and I’ll feel like everyone else.

“When I step into the ring, that’s when I switch on and I’m ready. I’m not interested in the ringwalk, that’s just getting to the location to do my job.

“Once I’m in the ring I’ll be ready. 110%.”Daniel Dubois:

Asked about rumours of an issue with his coach Don Charles who has been absent during fight week..

“As long as he’s in my corner on fight night then I’ll be alright. Everything is good.

“Everything’s gone well, training camp’s gone brilliant. Let’s go!”

Asked about why he wanted to face Joshua..

“It’s a resurrection story of my career. I want the big challenges, to make a name for myself and to make history.”

“I need to retain this World Title. It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimise myself by winning this fight.”

On sparring rumours..

“It was sparring. Now we’re fighting, this is different.

“Move on.

“I’m ready to go and ready to fight.”Pressed on how he wins the fight..

“I’m not predicting anything.”

On how it will feel walking out in front of 96,000 at Wembley..

“Like I’ve taken it many times before, this time it’s just a bigger stage so the energy will be higher.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s Tyler Denny (19-2-3, 1 KO)defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs),Belfast’sIBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs)meetsLeeds’former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs)inan electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement Ishmael Davis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s Willy Hutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line againstYorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

Fight week ramped up a gear in London this evening as Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and all of the Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition undercard fighters went through their paces at the Public Workout held at the OVO Arena Wembley. 

Former two-time unified Heavyweight World Champion Joshua and current IBF Champion Dubois clash in a huge all-British Heavyweight World Title showdown this Saturday at Wembley Stadium, shown live on DAZN. 

This is what the fighters had to say:

Anthony Joshua:

“Exactly. Being on the big stage. They’re the boys and girls from my boxing club so we’re in local town and I thought I’d bring them down.”

How much does it mean to you to be able to do that for them?

“Everything. It’s what it’s all about, opening doors for people, like people open doors for me as well.”

What are you making of the set up in here?

“There’s a fight here happening tonight right? Ten out of ten. Three fights happening tonight. It’s ten out of ten. I feel like I’m in the ring ready for my fight as well. It feels good. Canvas feels good. Size is good. I just need to get my wraps on and my gloves and I could fight today.”

Three days out, how are the emotions now?

“There’s no emotion. No emotions. I’m just here. I’m just here.”

What are you expecting from the rest of the fight week?

“More media, more talking. More training most importantly. And walking into the ring in front of 96,000 people ready to show people my gladiatorial spirit.”

Daniel Dubois:

What do you make of the set up today?

“It’s great. It’s good. I’m ready to fight so I’m in a good place at the moment.”

What do you use the open workout for?

“It’s all part of the pre-fight ritual. I’m going through the motions and just building up my energy for Saturday.”

How high is your confidence just three days out from fight night?

“I know I need to go to another level at my very best. I can’t wait for the challenge on Saturday. I’m ready to fight, let’s go!

There’s been talk of you looking a bit heavier than previous fights, would you say that’s correct?

“I’m not sure. Honestly, I’ve just worked hard in the gym. I’ve suffered and worked really hard for weeks and months so I’m just ready to fight now.”

Are you going to stick around to watch AJ’s workout?

“Who knows. You might catch me at ringside.”

A final word to the supporters who have come out today.

“Tune in you guys. It’s going to be a great fight on Saturday.”

Anthony Cacace:

“Listen, Joe was a great champion, and I was a massive underdog heading into that fight. I showed what I was all about. I’ve had these fights, I’ve won the British Title and IBO. Styles make fights and Joe’s style was perfect for me. Josh Warrington’s is even better.”

Has becoming a World Champion changed your mentality?

“I definitely haven’t lost my desire or my hunger. I’m a fighter. I’ve been a fighter from almost nine years of age. I’m fulfilled as in I’ve made a dream come true. I’ve secured a house for my three children and that’s the main thing. I want more. I don’t want to get this title and pass it on. I want to secure legacy for me in Belfast. I’m the only World Champion from West Belfast at the minute, and I think from Ireland. I want to do everyone proud back home.”

You haven’t had it all your own way..

“I’ve had nothing my own way. I’ve had to get into mandatory spots to fight for British Titles, every title I’ve had I’ve had to work and beg for. So now I’m the champion I don’t have to call anybody out. These fights are coming, and I know they’re all top fights. Josh Warrington is a great fighter – two-time World Champion. I don’t believe any of the crap that’s been said about him – he’s over the hill and things like that. His last two performances were good, he just fell short. That’s boxing.”

“I’m a lot bigger than him. I think that style suits me down to a tee.”

Josh Warrington:

“I’ll be honest with you Ade; this is the first time I’ve had a ring walk for a public workout. Normally it’s a shopping centre in Leeds or a market in Leeds, but it’s no different whatsoever once you’re in there. If anything, a lot of the shows I normally when I’m in Leeds, I just want to stay and entertain anyone who’s come by. They might have taken 20 minutes out of lunch to come and watch me, so I want to just stay and do some pads and things like that. But today, everyone isn’t here for me – they’re here for the full show. When I’m in Leeds, everyone is there for me but it’s the full show tonight. In and out – easy.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see Cacace?

“He’s got a decent beard! I’d like to see what his face looks like without a beard. I saw him 12 weeks ago and he was quite fuller in the face. Now, I can’t really tell too much, I can see he’s dropped weight a bit, but the beard is hiding it quite a bit.”

On moving up in weight..

“It’s a hell of a difference and something that I should have done years ago. It’s all in hindsight isn’t it.

“I’m not just here to take part. I’m not going to go all Conor McGregor now but, it’s not even so much for the belts. It’s for the names and my legacy. Obviously my last fight ended in a loss. No matter how good I was boxing it was still a loss. I don’t want to end it like that, and I still want to go to America. We’ve already had that conversation with Eddie. After that, I don’t know – just entertaining fights. Once I start dipping, I’ll walk away.”

Thoughts on the IBF not sanctioning the fight for the World Title

“I am disappointed. Two-time IBF Featherweight World Champion. Six IBF World Title fights for them. I understand their policies, regulations and all this stuff, but some of these organisations get involved with YouTubers. Come on. They’ve earned a lot of money out of me with sanctioning fees over the years on different shows. For whatever reasons, they just wouldn’t change the goalposts here after already giving the green light. That’s what I can’t work out.”

Josh Kelly:

How great is it to being weighing 160 pounds for this fight?

“Ah bro. When I was 147, I was taking 14 or 15 pounds off on the morning of the weigh-in. If people look at my results down there, a lot of it has been… I’ve worked a little bit; I haven’t worked a little bit… I had to preserve my energy because when you’re taking that much weight off, you’re not there on the night. You can’t do that and then fight 12 rounds. 154/160 – it’s suited us down to a tee. I’ve never lost any speed, I’ve got more power, my gas tank is full. I can go 12 rounds moving, 12 rounds fighting. I think he’s in for a hard night.

“With my style I only really need to be in a position to punch maybe four or five times a round. Light them up and I can do what I want. Or if they’re pressing me into that position where I have to work, I’m clever enough to be able to work inside, nick a shot or two. I’m stronger than people think when I’m inside. People don’t think I’m that strong but I’m able to… I’ve been sparring with Joshua Buatsi. I can’t be sparring with Joshua Buatsi if I’m not strong.

“I rate Ishmael. I rate him. He switches. I rate him but I know what I’m going to do. I feel as though I’ve been mentally ready for this for months now. He’s come in at the last minute and of course he’s going to feel full of confidence. Of course anyone would want to jump at a fight on this card at the last minute. He’s got his team around him saying we can win this; we can do this. He’s never been on these big stages yet. I know he’s going to perform. I know he’s going to come out and do his thing but when you’ve got someone like me to prepare for for six days, I’m an absolute nightmare.”

Ishmael Davies:

“Listen this is my profession, I’m always in shape all year round. Sometimes I have a little break, four days off, but I’m always in the gym.

“It just went simple and fast. I was watching the Canelo fight, so I stayed up a bit late. I went to bed; my phone was buzzing off. Sunny rang me and he was like, ‘Yo, you’ve got the Josh Kelly fight, do you want to fight?’, and I just said yeah. Straight away, I was just like, ‘come on then’. I said, ‘when?’, six days – let’s do this man. I love a challenge. If you want to prove yourself in something, what better chance do I have than this? I’m not here to make up the numbers. Do you know what it is yeah? I believe I’m going to the top of the sport, and this is a chance for me to showcase my skills on a higher level against a better opponent that’s going to make me better. Me and him both beat Troy (Williamson). I believe I battered Troy more but let’s see what happens on Saturday.  

“No issue with the weight. Obviously when you’re not trying to make championship weight, you’re always coming in a little bit heavier. I am a Super-Welterweight, but on Saturday night I’m a Middleweight. In terms of sparring where I’ve learnt most of my experience – because obviously I had no amateurs – I’ve been in there with everyone. Everyone! And do you know what it is? Nobody has got a bad word to say about me. I’d be surprised if I gave anyone a bad word to say against me on Saturday.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

Former two-time unified Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and current IBF Champion Daniel Dubois made their Grand Arrivals earlier this evening at Leicester Square in the West End of London ahead of their blockbuster all-British World Title showdown at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

This is what the fighters and promoters had to say:

Anthony Joshua:

“It’s really a blessing. It’s a big blessing. We’re the most important thing for people right now so they’re all here coming out to have a good time with us. It makes me feel important.

“Nah not at all because I’ll never forget, I started boxing late, so I used to, well I still do, look up to a lot of people. I can put myself on the other side of the fence. I’ve been on the other side of the fence. I haven’t always been on the red carpet. I always understand now I’m on the red carpet, how to treat people. I’m never going to turn my nose up at people. That’s just not my style.

“Massive. It doesn’t feel it at the minute because I’m still in like training camp. On Saturday I’m going to be standing behind a curtain and they’re going to say, ‘Anthony – ten seconds’, and I’m going to walk out into the stadium and I’m going to feel that energy. That’s when it gets real. At the minute we’re still hours away so I’m chilled out.

“Me mentality is, if I draw a line and put fear on one side, and confidence on the other, but I’m still going into the ring – what one am I going to choose? I’m confident. I believe in myself, and I think that’s the right mentality to have.

“100% I’ve never had a red carpet in my life. This is a blessing. They’re doing big things. It’s good that we’re doing joint ventures together now. I’ve been in Saudi, it’s good to be home. It’s not small, they’ve made it massive. I’m fighting a Queensberry Promotions fighter as well so it’s a new age for boxing – a golden era if you ask me. I hope that the next generation coming through can benefit from all of this as well. It’s not just about our generation.”

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman:

“I do rank as AJ’s number one fan. He’s a friend, I know how hard he’s worked over the years. We’ve had our highs and our lows, and to see him make history as a three-time Heavyweight Champion would be an incredible moment for him and we’d be very proud. We’re also aware of the challenge. I think most people believe AJ is the favourite in the fight but Daniel is a very live underdog. He’s dangerous, he punches very hard. It will be interesting to see how he can deal with the occasion and the emotion on the night. But like Frank said, anything can happen in this fight and that’s the beauty of the Heavyweight division. That’s why 96,000 people will be crammed into Wembley Stadium for an incredible undercard. We’ve also got Josh Warrington against Cacace, another Queensberry vs. Matchroom line-up. Despite the 10-0 defeat, I kind of feel like AJ vs. Dubois carries 20 points, so we must win this one on Saturday.”

Daniel Dubois:

“I’m feeling good, confident. I’m just relaxed and soaking it all up. Soaking up the energy, it’s good.

“I’m just going to feed off of that energy and build it up. I can’t wait for it. It’s my time. I’m ready for it.

“You guys are going to see that this is my time. I’m the man. I need to go out there and legitimise it. I’m the champ.

“Yes, by any means necessary. Victory – that’s it.”

Frank Warren, Queensberry Promotions Chairman:

“I’m excited. I think we’ve got a fabulous show on Saturday night. It’s going to be an all-action fight. They’re both massive punchers, it won’t go the distance but it’s going to be really exciting while it lasts. This is huge. 96,000 people, that’s all you need to know. It’s the biggest attendance ever in Europe for a fight. That says it all. That’s how it should be as well. It’s a tremendous card, Wembley special Riyadh Season – it’s an unbelievable completive fight card with great great fights all the way through. Don’t blink, every fight is going to be an absolute barnstormer – every one of them. It’s fabulous, I mean look at it – everyone has come out for it. This is what it’s all about. It’s big-time boxing, it’s boxing at the highest level. Eddie and I couldn’t put a card together like this, because of the fact that it’s being sponsored and put together in association with Riyadh Season. It makes it work. It’s been an unbelievable year for boxing.”

Anthony Cacace:

“I’m feeling great. I’m feeling great. Look around, this is unbelievable. It’s just great to be a part of this Riyadh Season again. I’m just buzzing.

“Listen, favourite means absolutely nothing. I know Josh, he’s a great fighter and I know he’s going to bring the heat, but I just believe I’m the better fighter and it’s my time.

“Well to fight a big name like Josh is great. He’s had fights with the likes of Frampton, Selby and all these big fighters in the past. I would like to get my revenge for a couple of the Irish fighters. Saturday night I plan on doing that.

“Yeah no doubt, no doubt (that his fight will be fight of the night). I know the style that Josh brings, and I know what I bring. So yeah, I do believe that it’s going to be the best fight of the night. Tune in.”

Josh Warrington:

“It’s an honour to be part of such a spectacle, such a big show. Like you say, I’ve done many many big shows up in Leeds – arenas and stadiums, but this is another level.

“All of that doesn’t matter. What it comes down to is me and the man in front of me. I’ve got experience in being in big shows but it’s just about me and Anthony and that’s all I’m focused on at the minute.

“I think throughout my career the chips have always been stacked against me for whatever reason, but when my back is against the wall it seems to bring the best out in me.

“I went into the last fight, even though I came away on the wrong side of the fight, it was a fight that I was dominating. This one, people might be overlooking me a little bit but I’m fully focused and I know I’ve got enough to get the W.
“I can’t cry over spilt milk, but I probably should have done it a few years ago (moved up in weight). These extra few pounds, it might not sound like a lot to a lot of people but I feel absolutely fantastic. It’s the best I’ve felt in a long time.

“I think so (that the fight is going to steal the show). We’ve been respectful throughout the build-up. I’ve got a lot of respect for Anto, and his team have been very good. We’re going to prove that you don’t need to trash talk or talk absolute bollocks. It’s all about letting the fists do the talking. I think we’re both going to deliver on Saturday night.”

Josh Kelly:

“I’m feeling blessed, grateful. Seeing the turnout, the UK do it properly man. I can’t wait to perform in front of these fans.

“I just switched off to be honest. As soon as the opponent thing happened, I just switched off. I have my phone to my team, switched off social media and locked in. Obviously I’m still on the card so I’m very grateful. I’m grateful for the guy taking the fight as well, so it’s all good.

“He’s a solid guy. He looks solid. I think he’s going to bring the same sort of thing that Liam was. Liam likes to come, make it rough and put pressure on. I think Ishmael is going to try the same thing, so I’m fully prepared for the night and I can’t wait. It’s showtime.”

Ishmael Davies:

“I’m feeling good man, I’m feeling ready. I belong here and I’m going to show it on Saturday. I’m always ready, and ‘BP’ don’t get tired. Listen, six days’ notice but I believe in myself, so let’s get it on.

“This is a massive opportunity for me. It’ll change not only my life but my kids’ lives, so I won’t be taking it lightly.

“Nah this is massive man. I’m grateful. This is amazing isn’t it. But listen, it’s all about the fight. This is nice, but it’s about the fight, getting the fight done and getting the win. Saturday night it’s on.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacace (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

A monumental fight week in London got underway this evening as two-time Heavyweight World Champion Anthony Joshua and newly-crowned IBF ruler DanielDubois went head-to-head in front of the iconic Tower Bridge ahead of their huge all-British World Title showdown at Wembley Stadium this Saturday, shown live on DAZN. 

‘AJ’ returns to the UK after securing impressive back-to-back stoppages against Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou on the road in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the former unified Heavyweight king has a chance to become a three-time World Champion should he dethrone his compatriot Dubois in front of a sell-out crowd this weekend. 

Wembley Stadium is happy hunting ground for the 34-year-old from Watford, having secured three knockout wins from three fights at the famous stadium. He made short work off Matt Legg on the undercard of the blockbuster rematch between bitter rivals Carl Froch and George Groves back in 2014, stopping Legg inside the opening round. 

Joshua produced the performance of a lifetime to claim the WBA crown against modern legend Wladimir Klitschko in an unforgettable battle in front of a post war record crowd of 90,000 at England’s national stadium in April 2017, before returning to fight under the iconic arch a year later as he defended his World Titles against Alexander Povetkin.

Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, Joshua said: “It’s another day for me. We’re going to do some media stuff. Spirits are good actually. I’ve prepared for this so it’s not taking time out of my schedule. It fits in well. It’s another day, another lion in the jungle. It’s another lion ready to hunt. It’s just another day for me. 

“Preparation is everything. If you prepare you’re relaxed because you’ve taken yourself there physically, you’ve taken yourself there mentally and you truly believe in yourself. I’m good.”

When asked what it would mean to him to become a three-time Heavyweight World Champion, Joshua insisted that his sole focus was on putting in another memorable performance with his new training team headed up by Ben Davison out of the BD Performance Centre in Harlow, Essex. 

“I’m not looking that far ahead because that’s just the icing on the cake. I’ve said to myself, precisely, performance is the most important thing for me. Mentality is the most important thing for me. All of the other stuff will follow that. 

“Three-time, I’ve done it once I’ve done it twice – nothing has really changed and I’ve had to work extremely hard to improve my performance so I’m fully focused on my performances. That’s what will bring me all the glitz and glam and glory.”

Dubois heads into his highly-anticipated showdown with Joshua coming off the back of a career-best win over Croatia’s Filip Hrgovic on the Queensberry vs. Matchroom card last June. The pair know each other well having shared rounds of sparring in Sheffield, and Joshua is confident that he will have too much experience for his younger rival. 

“50% better than what I’ve seen, but I’m well-prepared physically and mentally. I think the fans will be in for an entertaining night for sure. There’s only one way and I know exactly what I’m going to do. I’m not leaving it up to ‘any way’, I know exactly what I’m going to do and I know exactly what I’ve got to do and I’ll do it.” 

Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn has been at Joshua’s side every step of the way of his extraordinary career since the London 2012 Olympic Champion joined the professional ranks with the Essex based promotional powerhouse in 2013, and the megastar was full of praise for the man who guided him to unified World Titles in boxing’s glamour division. 

“Yeah it’s been massive,” said Joshua. “It’s been massive for my development in and out of the ring. In the ring it’s been sensational, even throughout the times that haven’t been so good – but what a story it is. The man knows boxing as well. To speak to him outside of actual competing and business, talking about boxing in general – it’s helped me develop. I met Eddie when I was probably, what, 20? 21? I’m now 34, going to be 35 next month, so it’s been a long journey and a fruitful one as well for both of us.”

Joshua vs. Dubois tops a blockbuster night of action in Wembley, Birmingham’s TylerDenny (19-2-3, 1 KO) defends his EBU European Middleweight Title against Ilford’s HamzahSheeraz (20-0, 16 KOs), Belfast’s IBF Super-Featherweight World Champion Anthony Cacae (22-1, 8 KOs) meets Leeds’ former two-time Featherweight World Champion Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 KOs) in an electric 130 pounds match-up, Sunderland’s Josh Kelly (15-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on late replacement IshmaelDavis (13-0, 6 KOs) at Middleweight, Croydon’s Joshua Buatsi (18-0, 13 KOs) and Scotland’s WillyHutchinson (18-1, 13 KO) clash for the interim WBO Light-Heavyweight World Title and Portsmouth Lightweight Mark Chamberlain (16-0, 12 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line against Yorkshire’s Josh Padley (14-0, 4 KOs).

FRIDAY 23 AUGUST, 2024: His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chariman of the General Entertainment Authority, has announced that all General Admission tickets for the Riyadh Season Card at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 21 September, headlined by the IBF World Heavyweight Championship fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua, have now been sold.

A limited number of Platinum and Hospitality tickets remain available for the all-British showdown as Dubois looks to defend his IBF title for the first time against two-time former world heavyweight champion Joshua.

The Riyadh Season Card showpiece in London features a total of six all-British fights as well as a special performance by legendary frontman Liam Gallagher.

Full card:

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – IBF Heavyweight title
Anthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – IBF Super-Featherweight title
Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – WBO interim Light-Heavyweight title
Tyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz – Middleweight
Liam Smith vs Josh Kelly – Light-Middleweight
Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley – Lightweight

Riyadh Season Card Wembley Edition is also available to purchase on Pay Per View through DAZN, Sky Sports and TNT Sports.

Saudi Arabia, June 26, 2024: HE Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), has today confirmed the full Riyadh Season Card to be staged on Saturday September 21 at Wembley Stadium headlined by a heavyweight bout between two-time unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and new IBF interim heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday 28 June from TicketMaster.co.uk

In a statement to mark this occasion, Alalshikh said: “We are pleased to bring two of the world’s current best heavyweight fighters together in their home city of London and at Wembley Stadium, a historic venue for boxing. We know it will be another exciting contest, complemented by a great undercard of fights, and we look forward to giving British fans and visitors to London the opportunity to experience a Riyadh Season event just a matter of weeks before we officially launch the 2024 Season in Riyadh in October.”

The headline attraction is one of six all-British fights confirmed to take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium, which will feature a special guest music act with further details to follow.

Among the matchups, two-time world featherweight champion Josh Warrington returns to world title action by going up against the current super featherweight world champion Anthony Cacace. Hamzah Sheeraz, who recently secured a knockout victory against Austin Williams during the hugely successful 5vs5 fight night in Riyadh, will take on European middleweight champion Tyler Denny.

Former British Olympian Josh Kelly will face former WBO super welterweight champion Liam Smith while the undefeated 2016 Olympic bronze medallist and British light heavyweight Joshua Buatsi will go into battle for the WBO Interim world championship by taking on Willy Hutchinson, who impressed at Kingdom Arena after claiming an impressive points victory over Craig Richards on the 5vs5 card.

WBA Intercontinental champion Mark Chamberlain is also set to feature on the card against undefeated fellow British lightweight Josh Padley.

Frank Warren, Chairman of Queensberry Promotions, said: “Riyadh Season lands in London with the most spectacular and gripping event ever to be witnessed in this country. On September 21, British fight fans and fans tuning in across the world will be treated to a British version of the quality of shows that are now a hallmark of Riyadh, headlined by what promises to be a breathtaking clash of the big hitters between the new IBF Interim world champion Daniel Dubois and the former unified champion Anthony Joshua. The undercard is simply unprecedented, with Willy Hutchinson being rewarded for his magnificent display on the 5vs5 with a shot at the WBO Interim light heavyweight title against fellow British contender Joshua Buatsi in what is a huge opportunity for both fighters. Hamzah Sheeraz going up against European title holder Tyler Denny following Hamzah’s exploits in Riyadh last time out is another fight I can’t wait to watch. Anthony Cacace defending his super featherweight world titles against former featherweight world champion Josh Warrington promises to be all-out warfare. Liam Smith taking on Josh Kelly will be a classic confrontation at super welterweight and a clash between the old guard and the new.”

Eddie Hearn, Chairman of Matchroom Boxing, said: ‘AJ is back at the National Stadium on what will be a blockbuster event. Riyadh Season comes to London and we are confident this will be a historic night full of opportunity for the fighters and drama for fans around the world’

Tickets go on general sale at noon on Friday 28 June from TicketMaster.co.uk

This London fight night represents the second Riyadh Season Card to be staged outside of Saudi Arabia, with the first taking place overseas in Los Angeles on August 3 as Terence Crawford and Israil Madrimov compete for the WBA and WBO Interim World Super Welterweight title.

Oleksandr Usyk defended the IBF/WBA/WBO Heavyweight titles with a ninth round stoppage over Daniel DuBois in Wroclaw, Poland.

The fight was tactical early with both guys holding back a little. In round five, DuBois landed a right hand on the belt that sent Usyk to the canvas. Referee Luis Pabon ruled that the fight was below the belt and gave Usyk several (extra) minutes to recuperate.

That proved to be pivotal as it allowed Usyk to regroup and begin to dominate at the fight. In round eight, Usyk floored DuBois with a combination to the head. Usyk had total control of the bout, and then landed a short right hook to the head that put DuBois down for a second time. Dubois looked at Pabon as he counted to 10 and the bout was over.

Usyk of Ukraine is now 21-0 with 14 knockouts. DuBois of England is 19-2.

By Norm Frauenheim –

Oleksandr Usyk is going into a fight against Daniel Dubois while talking about Tyson Fury.

If that sounds confusing, it is.

Then again, this is the heavyweight division, often as exasperating as it is entertaining.

“I need him,’’ Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) said of Fury in an interview with the BBC just a week before risking his heavyweight titles against Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) Saturday (ESPN+, 5 pm ET/2 pm PT) in Wroclaw Poland, not far from Usyk’s war-torn home in the Ukraine.

Usyk is right, of course. No showdown with Fury leaves Usyk with an incomplete resume. At 36, there’s not much time left for Usyk to punctuate his career with the fight that could define a legacy. He wants to be remembered.

“People will talk about our fight for 20, 30, 40 years,’’ he said. “We need to fight.’’

The division, boxing’s old flagship, needs them to fight, too. But the inability to put together a deal is a many-layered sign that the unpredictable Fury just isn’t interested. He’s been there before. He came roaring back with a memorable trilogy against Deontay Wilder. The third fight was wild, a violent five-knockdown epic a couple of years ago.

Then, it was a celebration of what the heavyweight division was.

And still can be.

The inherent power was there. So, too, was the danger, the risk to both Fury, the winner, and to Wilder, the loser left on the canvas in an exhausted, broken heap midway through the eleventh. Loser and winner, each paid in ways still impossible to imagine.

Since then, Wilder has fought once, scoring a quick KO of Robert Helenius Now, he says he’s in talks with Anthony Joshua, who seems to be in a perpetual search to re-discover the guy who retired Wladimir Klitschko in April 2017.

Fury has fought twice, first scoring a sixth-round stoppage of Dillian Whyte and then a 10^th-round TKO of Derek Chisora. Both were as predictable as they were forgettable.

Now, Fury, still the World Boxing Council’s champion, has an off-beat bout scheduled with MMA power striker Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou will have Mike Tyson in his corner. But none of Evander Holyfield’s skill will be there.

For Fury, it’s another chance at some sports-wash money. It’s also a way to avoid another bout that would likely include a further toll, a physical price hard to calculate. Fury has said he suffered a couple of concussions against Wilder. Fury, of course, says a lot of things. He’s a lousy-lounge act. But the concussions are believable. Fury-Wilder 3 was a concussive fight for both.

Usyk, the best cruiserweight champion ever, is an undersized heavyweight, especially by today’s NBA-like standards. But his skillset is comprehensive and disciplined. The mindset is a mix, both fearless and clever. Combine skill and mind, and Usyk represents a real test of what’s left of Fury.

It’s not clear Fury wants to take that kind of risk anymore. He’s talked retirement. He even insisted that he was retired in 2022. That lasted for a few weeks. It was funny, but it also suggests he’s not sure whether he still wants to fight.

In part, that might explain why Usyk and Fury couldn’t agree to a 50-50 purse split for a fight in London. Usyk has three of the belts; Fury has one. Fifty-fifty sounds fair. But Fury reportedly demanded the lion’s share. When he didn’t get it, he cracked jokes, insults and then scheduled one of those awkward MMA-boxer bouts for money big enough to be a Phil Mickelson wager.

Usyk promoter Alexander Krassyuk told Boxing Social he will continue to pursue a fight with Fury. That, of course, hinges on an expected Usyk victory over Dubois. Usyk was at 220.9 pounds and Dubois at 233.2 at Friday’s weigh-in.

Krassyuk is confident the money will be there, probably in Saudi Arabia. But Fury’s willingness to risk belts, body and brain once more?

“That’s the only thing pending,’’ Krassyuk said. “If he’s ready, then he’s ready.

“If he’s not, then there’s nothing we can do about it and no money in the world can buy his consent.”

WROC?AW, Poland (Aug. 24, 2023) —  Ukraine’s unified WBA/WBO/IBF world champion, Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), puts his heavyweight hardware on the line against London’s Daniel Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) this Saturday, Aug. 26 at Tarczy?ski Arena Wroc?aw in Wroclaw, Poland.

Usyk will make the second defense of his unified crown after moving up to heavyweight in 2019 following a historic run to the undisputed cruiserweight championship. Usyk defeated reigning champion Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision in September 2021 and prevailed by split decision last August in their rematch. Dubois has won four fights by stoppage since a TKO loss to countryman Joe Joyce in 2020.

Usyk-Dubois will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ as a special one-fight broadcast starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Ring walks are expected shortly thereafter.

At Thursday’s press conference, this is what the fighters had to say:

Oleksandr Usyk

“My preparation is all good. We did a lot of work with swimming. We played football. We danced.” 
 
“I’m grateful to my team, my family, my wife. I’m grateful to my country and to Ukrainian soldiers.”

Daniel Dubois

“I’m ready. I’ve suffered through training camp. I’ve done all of that. I’m ready now. I’ve prepared. I’ve left no stone unturned. I’m ready. I’m confident. I’m ready to go right now.”

Saturday, August 26

ESPN+ (5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT)

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois, 12 rounds, Usyk’s WBA/WBO/IBF Heavyweight World Titles 

(Aug. 23, 2023) — Ukraine’s WBO/WBA/IBF heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk, will defend his collection of belts against England’s Daniel Dubois this Saturday, Aug. 26 at Tarczy?ski Arena Wroc?aw in Wroclaw, Poland.
 
This is the second title defense for pound-for-pound great Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), who moved up to heavyweight in 2019 following a historic run to the undisputed cruiserweight championship. Usyk toppled reigning champion Anthony Joshua by unanimous decision in September 2021, then prevailed by split decision last August in their highly anticipated rematch. Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) has won four fights by stoppage since a 2020 TKO defeat to countryman Joe Joyce.
 
Usyk-Dubois will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ as a special one-fight broadcast starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Ring walks are expected shortly thereafter.
 
Usyk-Dubois kicks off a marathon fight day on the ESPN family of networks. The action then turns to Oklahoma for the undercard of the Jared Anderson-Andriy Rudenko heavyweight main event at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. ESPN+ will stream undercard bouts beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET/3:50 p.m. PT. A slew of undefeated prospects will be in action, including Brooklyn-born featherweight phenom Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (8-0, 5 KOs) in an eight-rounder, Tulsa-born heavyweight Jeremiah Milton (10-0, 7 KOs) taking on Craig Lewis (15-6-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-rounder, and middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (8-0-1, 5 KOs) against Sona Akale (7-1, 4 KOs) in a six-rounder.
 
The action moves to ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT for a heavyweight doubleheader, as Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) returns less than two months removed from his triumphant Toledo homecoming to fight Rudenko (35-6, 21 KOs) in a 10-round clash. In the 10-round co-feature, top contender Efe Ajagba (17-1, 13 KOs) looks to topple unbeaten southpaw Zhan Kossobutskiy (19-0, 18 KOs).

VERO BEACH, FL (August 18, 2023) – Undefeated super lightweight prospect Ziyad “Zizo” Almaayouf (3-0, 1 KO) is excited to step back into the ring as he awaits his upcoming bout against Janos Penzes (2-4, 1 KO) of Budapest, Hungary. The 6-round bout is scheduled to take place on August 26, 2023, as part of the undercard for the much-anticipated clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, taking place at the Tarczy?ski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland.

Training out of Vero Beach, Florida, Almaayouf has been honing his skills under the watchful eye of renowned coach Buddy McGirt. His journey to date boasts an unblemished record. Making him a rising star to watch in the super lightweight division. Promoted by Skill Challenge Promotions, Zizo is ready to perform on the international stage.

“I’ve been waiting for this moment to step back into the ring. Make more history for Saudi Arabia and continue my journey in the world of professional boxing,” Zizo stated. “I’ve been training harder than ever with Buddy McGirt. We have a great gameplan in place and I’m in tip top shape. The opportunity to be part of the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois card is an honor and I’m ready to give fans a stellar performance as always!”

Amer Abdallah, Director of Boxing Operations at Skill Challenge Promotions expressed his confidence in Ziyad’s abilities. “Ziyad is coming into this fight with a lot of confidence. I know he’s been dedicated to his training program and I’m happy with his progress. All the sparring and training with Buddy and his stable of fighters has made Zizo a better fighter. Fighting on this card will give him great exposure and we are excited about his future.”

The upcoming fight presents a chance for Zizo to make a statement as he continues his ascent in the boxing world. Fans can expect to see the best version of Ziyad when he steps into the ring on August 26 in Wroc?aw, Poland.

SYRACUSE, NY (August 16, 2023) — Rising super lightweight prospect Bryce Mills (12-1, 4 KOs) is set to return to the ring when he faces off against Damian Tymosz (7-2-1, 4 KOs) of Lublin, Poland. The 6-round bout is scheduled to take place at the Tarczy?ski Arena in Wroclaw on August 26, 2023. The fight will serve as a thrilling undercard attraction to the main event featuring Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois.

Hailing from Syracuse New York, Mills, a popular figure in his community, is ready to showcase his skills on the international stage. He’s determined to travel overseas to secure a monumental victory against a fighter in his native land.

“I’ve been training vigorously for this opportunity, and I’m ready to showcase my abilities on the international stage,” Mills stated. “Tymosz is a strong opponent, he’s fighting at home, but I’m here to prove that I belong among the best in the world. I’m grateful to my team at Home Team Management for their continued support, and I’m excited to put on a show for the fans. I’m determined to bring home a victory to my fans in Syracuse.”

Amer Abdallah, Mills’ advisor, shared the excitement surrounding this pivotal moment in Mills’ career. “Bryce Mills is one of the most exciting up-and-coming superstars who has the potential of being one of the hottest prospects in Boxing. I’m thrilled to have him on this tremendous stage and massive global event for him to showcase his skills to the world”

Filip Hrgovic plans to be at ringside in Poland to watch Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois fight for the world title after cementing his position as the mandatory challenger for the IBF belt.

El Animal stopped Demsey McKean in the 12th round on Saturday night, at the 02 Arena in London to confirm that he will be next in line for a shot at the winner of Usyk and Dubois.

Croatian hero Hrgovic moved to 16-0 with his thudding TKO of the brave McKean and instantly turned his attention to his shot at the IBF world title.

The 31-year-old says he will attend Usyk vs Dubois on August 26 and hopes the winner “follows the rules” and fights him next.

Hrgovic said: “I hope it happens, I should fight Usyk next, I deserve that.

“I will go there to watch that fight from ringside. I see Usyk as the big favourite to win that fight because he is quicker and he is a really good fighter, but Dubois is a good puncher, a big guy with a straight right hand, so you never know.

“My message is: follow the rules and the winner should fight me next.”

Hrgovic had to bide his time against a tough McKean but after landing a heavy right hook in the final round, the referee stepped in at 1:01 to call the contest off.

Hrgovic added: “I am satisfied and the fact that he held a lot, that made the fight a little bit ugly. The referee should have given him at least one point deduction. He was holding too much, but he’s a good fighter, brave and was really well prepared. But I was controlling the fight and was winning most of the rounds.

“I thought I was going to knock him out in the first six rounds but he did very well. He’s a decent fighter. I was surprised that he took some good shots and kept coming and throwing punches.”

(July 18, 2023) – Ukraine’s unified WBA/WBO/IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his titles against WBA mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois on Saturday, August 26 at Tarczy?ski Arena Wroc?aw in Wroclaw, Poland.
 
Usyk, a 36-year-old southpaw who hopes to become the undisputed king in a second weight class, will spend Ukrainian Independence Day weekend putting his belts on the line against London’s hard-hitting Dubois.
 
Promoted by K2 Promotions, in association with Queensberry, Usyk-Dubois and undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ in the United States starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.  
 
Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), a two-time Olympian and 2012 gold medalist, ended his amateur career with a record of 335-15. He turned pro in 2013 and secured the WBO cruiserweight world title in September 2016 by defeating Krzysztof Glowacki. In 2018, he became the undisputed cruiserweight champion in the World Boxing Super Series, claiming the WBC title against Mairis Breidis in January and the WBA and IBF belts from Murat Gassiev in July. He defended his crown with an eighth-round TKO against Tony Bellew in November before moving up to heavyweight with a seventh-round stoppage victory against Chazz Witherspoon in October 2019. After a decision win over Derek Chisora in October 2020, Usyk defeated unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to become unified champion the following September. Usyk returns after defeating Joshua in their August 2022 rematch. 
 
Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) started his career in the paid ranks in April 2017 with a first-round TKO against Marcus Kelly. He went 15-0 with 14 knockouts in his first three years as a pro before suffering his first setback, a 10^th-round stoppage loss to Joe Joyce in November 2020. Since then, he’s won four straight, including a fourth-round knockout against unbeaten American contender Trevor Bryan. The 25-year-old slugger is coming off a third-round TKO win against Kevin Lerena last December. 
 

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The World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered the called the Purse bid between heavyweight super champion Oleksandr Usyk and his mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois, which will take place on May 25 in Houston, Texas. 

The bout is part of the pioneering body’s World Championship Reduction Plan and pits the super champion against the champion to define a single monarch in the category. 

The Championships Committee sent the communication to the parties this Monday, May 15, with all the details of the bidding. The minimum amount to obtain the rights to the fight will be 1,000,000.00 while the distribution will be 75% for Usyk and 25% for Dubois. 

The fight between Usyk and Dubois had been ordered since last December 12, but in the process a period of time was granted for Usyk to negotiate the unification fight with Tyson Fury; however, that fight could not be agreed due to differences between the teams. 

Dubois suffered the knee injury in his most recent fight on December 3 against Kevin Larena. Despite winning the fight, he left the bout injured and with difficulty to walk. 

The WBA sent a request for a health report to Dubois and his team, which was received on March 30. The report, signed by London-based physician James Witthicase, says Dubois is ready to do any physical activity, run, carry weight and feels no pain in his knee.

The deadline to negotiate expired last May 2, so the committee decided to send the fight to purse bid under all the statutes of the body.

RZESZOW, POLAND – (Saturday, April 22) – After hammering ‘The Hulk’ in less than two rounds and handing the previously-undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight his first stoppage loss, Martin Bakole (19-1, 14 KO’s)  called out some of the division’s biggest names to face him in the ring next.

Making his official BOXXER debut, Bakole stopped the previously undefeated ‘Ukrainian Hulk’ Ihor Shevadzutsky (10-1, 8 KO’s) at 0:45 of the second round, demonstrating exactly why he is the most avoided heavyweight on the planet.

Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bakole is a son of the hereditary ruler of the Kananga province and brother of former WBC world cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu, who is next in line for throne. 

For the last four years he has been based in Ayrshire, where he trains under the stewardship of Billy Nelson, hence his nickname ‘The Next King of Scotland’. In keeping with his royal heritage, Bakole has his eyes on the heavyweight crown and wants a huge heavyweight showdown to be his next step towards that. 

Speaking to Sky Sports, Bakole said: “I want Dillian Whyte, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk. Why not? I call people out because I know I can stop them! I made a big statement tonight. I was the first guy to stop [Hulk]. This guy has never been stopped before, I was the first to stop him.” 

BOXXER Founder and CEO, Ben Shalom added: “Everyone in boxing knows how good this guy is and now we need to make sure he gets to mandatory so that people can’t keep avoiding him. He’s ready for the big fights and for me Deontay Wilder is the fight he should be getting next. 

“If Usyk is facing Dubois next then the thing that makes sense according to the WBA rankings I think would be Bakole against Deontay Wilder. and we’re also interested in Dillian Whyte or Daniel Dubois.”

There was another impressive heavyweight performance in the shape of rising star Jeamie TKV (5-0, 3 KO’s).

Making light work of Polish native Michal Boloz (now 5-5, 2 KO’s), the London fighter scored the third knockout win of his young professional career to take his record to five wins from five fights, with three of those wins by knockout. 

Body shots were the key to victory, a rare sight in the professional heavyweight ranks, with TKV digging for gold repeatedly in Boloz’s midriff before finally folding him in half and sending him through the ring ropes during the fight-ending sequence.

“I started a bit slow, he had weight behind his punches so I needed to be smart. I knew if I caught him in the body nicely, he was going to go,” TKV told Sky Sports reporter Andy Scott at ringside post-fight.

“I’ve got more to show, more to come. I want more fights, more experience. I hope the guys at home enjoyed that knockout.”

In the main event, presented in association with Knockout Promotions, hometown hero Lukasz Rozanski (15-0, 14 KO’s) made short work of Croatian wildman Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic (11-1, 10 KO’s) to claim the inaugural WBC World Bridgerweight Championship in front of a partisan crowd in the sold-out G2A Arena.

This was never going to go the distance – both fighters are gunslingers who favour all-out aggression and eschew defence – but the first-round finish was still surprising in its ferocity. 

Rozanski found his mark first and Babic never fully recovered, being put on the back foot almost instantly and suffering a storm of heavy leather which did not relent until the referee waved the fight off at 2.10 of the second round.

Earlier in the evening, Birmingham’s Steed Woodall (18-1-1-, 11 KO’s) survived a brief wobble late in the fight to take a unanimous decision over Boris Crighton (11-3, 7 KO’s) in a bout which was closely fought for all of its eight rounds. 

This event was presented in association with official partners Everlast and Wow Hydrate.

For more reaction and for all the latest news and updates, go to BOXXER.com and follow @BOXXER on social media.

RZESZÓW, POLAND – (April 20, 2023) – Some of the biggest hitters in the BOXXER stable were on deck in Poland today for open workouts ahead of this Saturday night’s event at the G2A Arena in the historic city of Rzeszów, live on Sky Sports.

Big opportunities await the winners, with Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois on the radar for Bakole and Richard Riakporhe on the radar for Babic.

<CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD PHOTOS>Credit to Boxxer / Lawrence Lustig

With a history of strategic importance stretching back to the mediaeval era and beyond, Rzeszów has witnessed many a major battle during its long history and at the weekend will witness several more as BOXXER makes its first visit to Poland in association with regional partners Knockout Promotions.

The WBC World Bridgerweight Championship is on the line in the main event when Croatian wildman Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic (11-0, 10 KO’s) steps up to face Polish counterpart ?ukasz Ró?a?ski (14-0, 13 KO’s) in what is sure to be an incredible firefight – for as long as it lasts.

With a combined record of 23 knockouts from 25 wins, both fighters have a deserved reputation for finishing fights early and throwing caution to the wind in pursuit of a crowd-pleasing conclusion.

The winner will become the inaugural WBC Bridgerweight Champion and reign over a newly-created division named in honour of American schoolboy Bridger Walker, who survived severe damage while protecting his 4-year-old sister from a wild dog attack.

Created by the WBC to “bridge” the gap between cruiserweight and heavyweight, the holder of the division’s championship will open himself up to opportunities in both of those weight classes. 

BOXXER CEO Ben Shalom sees potential opportunities for Babic against the likes of Richard Riakporhe, Frazer Clarke and even Lawrence Okolie – if he wins on Saturday night.

“It’s a tough fight for Babic against a home fighter but he’s a huge fan favourite that brings numbers, so if he can win this belt then that’s going to open up big opportunities for him. Holding a WBC belt opens doors for you and I think he’ll have cruiserweights and heavyweights looking for him,” he says.

“Richard Riakporhe is interested in him. Frazer Clarke, Fabio Wardley and even Lawrence Okolie could all be possible. So let’s see what happens Saturday. Whichever way it goes, it’s going to be a war and someone is getting knocked out without a doubt. I expect it to be crazy.”

Saturday night also marks the BOXXER debut of newly-signed heavyweight contender Martin Bakole (18-1 13 KO’s), who has been in the headlines recently after being linked with potential marquee showdowns against Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. 

First though he must face Ukrainian slugger Igor ‘Hulk’ Shevadzutskiy (10-0 8 KO’s), who is fighting just a few miles from the Ukrainian border and looking to take out a big name and open up opportunities of his own.

“If [Dubois’] fight against Usyk is not happening, after Saturday’s fight the only person I will call out is Daniel Dubois because he’s got the belt. I want to be No 1 for Usyk or anybody,” says Bakole.

“He’s No 1 regular in the WBA and I’m No 2 ranking so that is an easy fight to make so we don’t need to talk too much.

“People are avoiding me now, I have been calling them out, mentioning everybody and nobody has mentioned me or responded. I’ll work hard to be No 1 challenger, so no more avoiding.”

Shalom said, “He’s got to make a statement Saturday night, put him away in six rounds or less then look to see what happens with Usyk, Dubois, Joyce or Zhang. He also wants the Dillian Whyte fight, he wants the Anthony Joshua fight… he’s ready to go!”

Also competing from the BOXXER stable on Saturday night are rising heavyweight prospect Jeamie TKV (4-0, 2 KO’s), who faces Poland’s Micha? Bo?oz (5-4-2 5 KO’s), and an all-British showdown between Steed Woodall (17-1-1 11 KO’s) and Boris Crighton (10-2 7 KO’s). 

Watch live on Sky Sports this Saturday, April 22nd:

WBC Bridgerweight World Title Fight 

?ukasz Ró?a?ski (14-0, 13 KO’s) vs Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic (11-0, 10 KO’s) 

Heavyweight Bout (10 Rounds)

Martin Bakole (18-1 13 KO’s)  vs Igor Hulk Shevadzutskiy (10-0 8 KO’s) 

Heavyweight Bout (8 Rounds)

Jeamie TKV (4-0 2 KO’s) vs Micha? Bo?oz (5-4-2 5 KO’s) Polska 

Light-Heavyweight Bout (8 Rounds)

Steed Woodall (17-1-1 11 KO’s) vs Boris Crighton (10-2 7 KO’s) 

Tyson Fury beat up and battered Dereck Chisora and scored a 10th round stoppage in front of over 60,000 fans at Tottenham Spur Stadium in London, England.

Fury hurt Chisora throughout the fight and closed his right eye. The fight could have been stopped anytime for the last several rounds and was finally and mercifully called off at 2:51.

This was the third win for Fury in a trilogy with Chisora

Fury, 268.6 lbs of Manchester, ENG is 33-0-1 with 24 knockout. Chisora, 260.6 lbs is 32-13.

Daniel DuBois survived three first-round knockdowns, but came back to defend his WBA “Regular” Heavyweight title with a third-round stoppage over Kevin Lerena.

It was a tumultuous round one for DuBois as he ate a right hook to the top of the head that staggered him and put him on the canvas. DuBois then went down on his own for a second knockdown. A left seemed to put Dubois down again. In round three, DuBois turned the tables by dropping Lerena with a right hand, DuBois ended the fight by landing a huge uppercut that snapped Lerena’s head and the fight was stopped just as the bell to end the round sounded.

DuBois, 240.3 lbs of London, ENG is 19-1 with 18 knockouts. Lerena, 230.9 lbs of Johannesburg, SA is 28-2.

Denys Berinchyk won a 12-round unanimous decision over Yvan Mendy in a lightweight bout.

Berinchyk, 134.75 lbs of Kiev, UKR won by scores of 117-112 and 116-112 twice and is now 17-0. Mendy, 134.6 lbs is 47-6.

Karol Itauma remained undefeated with an eighth and final round stoppage over Vladimir Belujsky in a light heavyweight bout.

In round seven, Itauma sent Belujsky to the canvas with a flurry to the head. In round eight, Itauma contimued to beat up Belujsky and the bout was stopped at 1:19.

Itauma, 177.1 lbs of Kent, ENG is 9-0 with seven knockouts. Belujsky, 176.6 lbs of Cork, IRE is 12-4-1.

Royston Barney Smith made quick work of Cruz Perez by scoring an opening round stoppage in their four-round lightweight bout.

Smith landed a perfect counter left that spun the head of Cruz and sent him to the canvas, and the fight was stopped at

Smith, 133.8 lbs of Southampton, ENG is 4-0 with two knockouts. Perez, 133.25 lbs of Nicaragua of 3-4.

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (August 3, 2022)—Don’t let the facts get in the way of a good story.

That’s certainly the case for WBA Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Dubois, after winning the title on a Don King promoted show on June 11, 2022 in Miami.

DuBois and his promoter and manager, Frank Warren, who was not allowed to enter the United States, need to get together and renew acquaintances.

Promoter King has requested banking and wire information from Warren for two months with no reply.

So King’s lawyer, Tony Gonzalez, put the funds in escrow waiting for Warren to respond.  DuBois’ lawyer Leon Margules finally sent the wire instructions after Warren and Queensberry Promotions failed to reply to Don King Promotions multiple requests for wire instructions.

Warren and his promotional company, Queensberry Promotions, had the television rights payment for BT Sports deducted from the purse, per the agreement.

King has already paid DuBois’ foreign taxes to the IRS of $420,660.12.

“I have talked with DuBois and his father about the matter,” said King.  “I’ve told them the money was in escrow and waiting for DuBois’ promoter and manager, Frank Warren, the wiring instructions.

Did Frank lose my number?  He knows where to reach me.”

“I love Frank Warren.  His word, honor and integrity have been above and beyond any contract or agreement with me.  His word has been his bond…Impeccable!  I am deeply hurt and terribly disappointed in what is happening now. 

“I’ve never not paid a fighter and this is certainly not the case here.”

King’s lawyer Gonzalez stated, ““DKP has made all requisite payments towards Mr. Dubois’ purse.

“Pursuant to Florida State Athletic Commission Director Patrick Cunningham’s instructions, proof of payment in the form of the payment for the 30% IRS backup withholding was provided along with $475,000 setoff towards Mr. Dubois’ purse at the instruction of Mr. Dubois’ promoter, Queensbury.”

“Additionally, and at the instruction of Mr. Cunningham, an escrow deposit was made in the amount of $134,000.00 representing a final balance due Mr. Dubois after applying a setoff of $319,000 for outstanding monies owed DKP by Mr. Warren. Also, all sanction fees owed by Mr. Dubois were paid in full to the WBA.”

DANIEL DUBOIS IS back in the UK after his successful Stateside mission to take the WBA world championship belt from the champion Trevor Bryan and he now has a couple of big domestic targets firmly in his sights.

The 24-year-old, along with his promoter Frank Warren, called into the Talksport studios to reflect on his title-winning exploits before heading off for a celebratory meal where future plans were due to be mapped out.

Dubois conceded that he had installed himself as heavy favourite against Bryan before a blow was even landed and he views his triumph as a gateway towards some huge collisions, not least the winner of the forthcoming Oleksandr Usyk-Anthony Joshua rematch.

His newly-won WBA champion status will see to that he will be called upon to fight the unified champion when his mandatory turn comes around and Dubois insists he is more than ready to take the plunge into the elite heavyweight pool.

“I heard a lot of people say it and even though I thought it was a foregone conclusion I would win the fight, that fight was very big,” considered the winner of 11 championship belts as a professional. “It has set up a whole load of other matches down the line that are going to happen.

“This is what we are in this sport for, along with my dad and everyone who has been behind me from the beginning, this is what I’ve been pushing for. Now it is ahead of me, these big challenges are going to come,” he added, before being questioned on whether a fight with Usyk or Joshua appeals.

“Oh yeah, I am ready for the winner, line them up! I am waiting for this moment, I would prefer it to be Joshua, but whoever it is, it is the big league.

“I want to get a few more fights under my belt, with that belt, and defend it to really make my mark and leave a legacy as a champion.”

Frank Warren then threw the name of Dillian Whyte into the mix for a potential defence of his new belt and it was a suggestion that found favour with his young heavyweight star.

“That’s the fight. This is all business, there is no disrespect to anyone but I am coming to clean up and take out whoever is in my way.”

All the photos of Daniel Dubois’ trip to TalkSport and interviews by the Thames can be found here.
*Photos are free to use, but please credit Queensberry Promotions

“That’s the fight. This is all business, there is no disrespect to anyone but I am coming to clean up and take out whoever is in my way.”

Trevor Bryan                                                                                                                                Daniel DuBois 

Fort Lauderdale, FL via New York                                                                                       Greenwich, London UK 

259.6 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight……………………………………………………….. 241.6 lbs 

Orange, White & Black ……………………………………… Trunks…………………………………………. Purple w/Black Trim 

22-0, 15 KOs …………………………………………………. Record………………………………………………….. 17-1, 16 KOs 

Referee:    Judges:  

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 6 ROUNDS 

(Bout #8) 

Luis Rodriguez                                                                                                                                Ryan Adams 

Toa Alta, Puerto Rico                                                                                                                      St. Louis, MO 

167.2 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight……………………………………………………….. 166.8 lbs 

Blue & Yellow………………………………………………… Trunks…………………………………………. Black, Yellow & Red 

8-0, 8 KOs …………………………………………………….. Record…………………………………………………… 8-5-1, 6 KOs 

Referee: . Judges: .  

NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #7) 

DaCarree Scott                                                                                                                            Jonathan Guidry 

Decatur, GA                                                                                                                                       Dulac, LA 

253.2 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight……………………………………………………….. 257.8 lbs 

Teal, Orange & White……………………………………….. Trunks…………………………………………… White w/Gold Trim 

7-0, 6 KOs …………………………………………………….. Record…………………………………………………. 17-1-2, 5 KOs 

Referee: . Judges:  

NABA CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #6) 

Joltin Johnnie Langston                                                                                                               Isaiah Thompson 

Sarasota, FL                                                                                                                            Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

200 lbs…………………………………………………………. Weight……………………………………………………….. 191.4 lbs 

Black & Silver………………………………………………… Trunks………………………………………………… Black & Purple 

10-3, 4 KOs …………………………………………………… Record…………………………………………………… 6-1-1, 5 KOs 

Referee: . Judges:  

NABA LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #5) 

Ahmed Elbiali                                                                                                                                Dervin Colina 

Miami, FL via Egypt                                                                                                        Miami, FL via Venezuela 

174.4 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight………………………………………………………….. 174 lbs 

Purple & Gold…………………………………………………. Trunks……………………………………………………………. Black 

21-1, 18 KOs …………………………………………………. Record………………………………………………….. 16-1, 14 KOs 

Referee:  Judges: . 

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT ATTRACTION – 4 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #3) 

Raynel Mederos                                                                                                                               Ryan Wilson 

Miami, FL via Cuba                                                                                                                         Kershaw, SC 

141.8 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight……………………………………………………….. 142.2 lbs 

Red & Black…………………………………………………… Trunks………………………………………. Black, Yellow & White 

6-0, 1 KO………………………………………………………. Record………………………………………………………. 1-0, 1 KO 

Referee: .Judges: . 

NABA WELTERWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #2) 

Tre’Sean Wiggins                                                                                                                        Travis Castellon 

Newburgh, NY                                                                                                                        Ft. Lauderdale, FL 

146.4 lbs……………………………………………………….. Weight……………………………………………………….. 146.8 lbs 

Snakeskin w/Green Trim…………………………………….. Trunks………………………………………………….. Black & Gold 

13-5-3, 7 KOs…………………………………………………. Record……………………………………………….. 17-4-1, 12 KOs 

Referee:  Judges: . 

WBA CONTINENTAL AMERICAS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE – 10 ROUNDS 

(BOUT #1 AT 4:05 P.M. ET) 

Anthony Lenk                                                                                                                                      Ian Green 

Niagara Falls, NY                                                                                                                             Haledon, NJ 

159 lbs…………………………………………………………. Weight………………………………………………………….. 159 lbs 

Blue & White………………………………………………….. Trunks……………………………………………………………. Peach 

17-8, 7 KOs……………………………………………………. Record………………………………………………….. 15-2, 11 KOs 

Referee: . Judges: 

PLEASE NOTE:  If bout #2 goes two rounds or less, then Rodriguez & Adams will move up for six rounds.  If bout #2 goes 3 to 7 rounds, Mederos vs. Wilson will move up and if that ends before 5:45 p.m. Rodriguez vs. Adams would move up. 

Miami, FL (June 8, 2022) – The world’s greatest boxing promoter, Don King, held a press conference today in Miami as the countdown continues to a spectacular boxing card featuring six title fights topped by the WBA Heavyweight Championship featuring champion on Saturday night featuring Ft. Lauderdale’s Trevor Bryan (22-0, 15 KOs) and London’s Daniel Dubois (17-1, 16 KOs) at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai. 

The card titled “The Fight for Freedom and Peace”, will begin at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) and the main event will be at 6:30 p.m.  

Tickets are on sale for $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased online at https://playcasinomiami.com.   The card will also be presented on Pay-Per-View and on the internet at www.donking.com and www.itube247.com. 

Here is what the fighters had to say:  

DON KING, WORLD FAMOUS PROMOTER OF DON KING PRODUCTIONS  

“I am very pleased and very honored to be able to here to have this press conference for all of these great fights that are going to take place here on Saturday. This is a super event. This is the ‘Fight for Freedom and Peace.’” 

“‘The Fight for Freedom and Peace is dedicated this time to the brave and courageous people of the Ukraine. What we have here, with these guys that are fighting, we’re going to have a real good time.” 

“All throughout the world, there’s just a sense that ‘nobody knows Trevor.’ On this side of the dais is ‘The Dream.’ This man has a dream, and that’s what America’s all about. This young man is undefeated, and his dream has been to stay a world champion. Yesterday’s nobody becomes tomorrow’s somebody. Let me bring up this young man here, the WBA heavyweight champion of the world, Trevor ‘The Dream’ Bryan.”  

FRANCIS WARREN, DIRECTOR OF BOXING AT FRANK WARREN AND QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS 

“I just want to say it is a pleasure to be here in Miami with Daniel and the team and I big thank you to Don and all his great staff for making us feel so welcome and putting on a great event.” 

“Daniel has been waiting for this a long time and we respect Trevor tremendously as a world champion, but Daniel is here to do the business and we are fully confident we will be going home with the new WBA world champion.” 

TREVOR BRYAN (22-0, 15 KOS), WBA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION  

“Hey, listen. This is who I am. This is Trevor Bryan. You see this face right here? I’ve been here for a long time, and I’m going to be here for a long time. First of all, I want to thank you guys as well for coming all this way to get this a** whooping. Don King, thank you, brother for setting all of this up.”

“Let me just say a couple more things. See my face again: this is Trevor Bryan, the undefeated WBA heavyweight champion. This fight is called the ‘Fight for Freedom and Peace,’ but before you have freedom and peace, you’ve got to have war, and war’s what you’re going to have on June 11. It’s going to be a war.” 

“I’m nobody, you’re just going to walk through me, right? That’s not what’s going to happen. I hope that you’re ready because I’m telling you right now: this is going to be a hard night for you. You’re not going home across the pond with the belt.” 

DANIEL DUBOIS (17-1, 16 KOS), NO. 1 HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER  

“100%, I’m ready to rumble. I’m out here to make myself, my family, and my country proud. This is what I’ve been waiting for, and I can’t wait for Saturday. I’m going to have to go through Trevor and take that belt back with me on the plane. Let’s go!” 

DACARREE SCOTT (7-0, 6 KOs), NABA GOLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION 

“I’m DaCree ‘Mack Truck’ Scott. I’m 7-0. It didn’t take me long to get to this stage. I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m going to say it again, this is what I do. If y’all thought my last fight was good, that was on three days’ notice. I had a full camp this time. It’s statement season.” 

JONATHAN GUIDRY (17-1-2, 5 KOs), HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER  

“Thank y’all for the opportunity to come back and fight again for another title. My promoter passed away, so I’m going to fight this fight for him, and I’m going to take that belt back to Louisiana.” 

JOHNNIE LANGSTON (10-3, 4 KOS), NABA CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION 

“I’m going to tell you what time it is. I hear what he’s talking about, but I’m going to bring this belt home. On Saturday, I hear him, but I don’t think I came all this far for nothing. It’s been my lifelong dream to be a champion, so I’m going to keep the belt.” 

ISAIAH THOMPSON (6-1-1, 5 KOS), CRUISERWEIGHT CONTENDER 

“My name’s Isaiah ‘Night Night’ Thompson. Yes, I’m going to be the challenger. I don’t really have too much to say, I’m just going to go out there and show it.” 

DANIEL DUBOIS CAME face to face with WBA heavyweight champion Trevor Bryan this afternoon ahead of their big title collision in Florida on Saturday, live on BT Sport.

Veteran promoter Don King led proceedings in his own inimitable fashion, explaining that the title of the show, ‘The fight for freedom and peace’, is in honour of the people of Ukraine.

“This is the final press conference before the rumble on Saturday night,” said the 90-year-old fight maker. “I am very pleased and honoured to have this press conference with all these great fighters and it is going to be a super event.

“The Fight for Freedom and Peace is dedicated this time to the brave and courageous people of Ukraine, that Russia has decided to invade and declare war because of a bruised ego. It is a family feud that has turned into a tragedy.

“I got a call last night to say bombing had started in Kiev because the Klitschko brothers were going to try and be here to further their cause and fight for freedom, independence, peace and sovereignty they want.

“Now, with Francis (Warren) sitting to my left, the British are coming, the British are coming! I read in a column that the eloquent and distinguished Dubois said ‘I’m gonna devastate Trevor Bryan for making me wait so long’.

“Trevor wants to fight every day and twice on Saturdays. I am just delighted now we are going to have a real good time, whoever wins.”

“I am ready to rumble,” said Dubois when he took to the podium. “I am out here to make myself, my family and my country proud. This is what I’ve been waiting for and I can’t wait. I am going to go through Trevor and take that belt back with me on the plane.”

Representing Queensberry, Francis Warren added: “I just want to say it is a pleasure to be here in Miami with Daniel and the team and I big thank you to Don and all his great staff for making us feel so welcome and putting on a great event.

“Daniel has been waiting for this a long time and we respect Trevor tremendously as a world champion but Daniel is here to do the business and we are fully confident we will be going home with the new WBA world champion.”

Champion Bryan talked of the lack of recognition he has received as the WBA title holder, something he intends to change against Dubois at Casino Miami on Saturday night.

“Listen, this is who I am, I’m Trevor Bryan. See this face right here? I’ve been here for a long time and I’m gonna be here for a long time. I want to thank you guys for coming over the pond to get this ass-whipping.

“Let me just say again, you know who Trevor Bryan is. I am the WBA heavyweight champion and I’m here to stay. This fight is called freedom and peace, but before you have freedom and peace you gotta have war.

“That is what we’re gonna have on June 11. The guy thinks I’m nothing, I’m 22-0 and he’s just gonna walk through me, right? That’s not what’s gonna happen, I’m telling you right now.

“I’m Trevor Bryan, the Dream, and I’m gonna be this guy’s nightmare.”

MIAMI, FL (June 6, 2022)—The world’s greatest boxing promoter, Don King, has put together another spectacular boxing card featuring six title fights topped by the WBA Heavyweight Championship featuring champion Trevor Bryan and the number on challenger Daniel DuBois on Saturday night at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai.

The card titled “The Fight for Freedom and Peace”, will begin at 4 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.) and the main event featuring Ft. Lauderdale’s Bryan (22-0, 15 KOs) and London’s DuBois (17-1, 16 KOs) will be at 6:30 p.m. 

Tickets are on sale for $100, $75 and $50 and can be purchased online at https://playcasinomiami.com.   The card will also be presented on Pay-Per-View and on the internet at www.donking.com and www.itube247.com.

In addition to the WBA Heavyweight Championship, the NABA Gold Heavyweight championship will be held as champion DaCarree Scott (7-0, 6 KOs) from Decatur, GA will defend his belt against Jonathan Guidry (17-1-2, 5 KOs) from Dulac, LA.  Guidry, who recently lost to Bryan in a title fight, has dedicated this fight to his fight manager and promoter Les Bonano, who passed away a week ago at the age of 79.  Promoter King, who has worked with Bonano for many years, said Bonano will be honored with a 10-bell count on Saturday.

The other four title fights on the card will feature the NABA Cruiserweight title between champion Johnnie Langston (10-3, 4 KOs) of Sarasota, FL and challenger Isaiah Thompson (6-1-1, 5 KOs) from Plantation, FL; the NABA Welterweight championship featuring Tre-Sean Wiggins (13-5-3, 7 KOs) defending his title against Travis Castellon (17-4-1, 12KOs) from Ft. Lauderdale, FL; the NABA Light Heavyweight title will be decided between Ahmed Elbialo (21-1, 18 KOs) from Miami via Egypt and Dervin Colina (16-1, 14 KOs) of Miami via Venezuela; and the WBA Continental Americas Middleweight title featuring Anthony Lenk (17-8, 7 KOs) from Niagara Falls, NY and Ian Green (15-2, 11 KOs) from Haledon, NJ.

The fight card also will feature two special attractions—a six-round super light-weight bout with up-and-coming Cuban sensation Raynel Mederos (6-0, 1 KO), how residing in Miami, going up against Ryan Wilson (1-0, 1 KO) from Charlotte, SC.  The other special attraction is a super middleweight six-rounder featuring Luis Rodriguez (8-0, 8 KOs) from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico meeting Ryan Adams (8-5-1, 6 KOs) from St. Louis, MO.

WBA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Trevor Bryan has labelled his forthcoming opponent Daniel Dubois as a quitter who will be out of his depth when he challenges for the title on June 11 over in Florida.

The unbeaten Bryan, however, does acknowledge the threat posed by the young knockout artist Dubois and admits it presents a significant threat to his 22-fight professional winning streak.

Trevor Bryan was talking to Dev Sahni for the Unibet Lowdown, click here to watch the full interview on YouTube.

“I fight like every fight is my last fight,” the New Yorker told Dev Sahni on the Unibet Lowdown. “I am gonna give my heart, my soul and every inch, every bit of strength I have in this coming up fight on June 11 because, even with the heavyweights, this career doesn’t last long. Every opportunity I do get with names like Daniel Dubois and fighters after this, you want to fight your hardest and show everybody you have the heart and show everybody your skills are going to carry you along.

“So yeah, I am treating this like it is my last fight,” added the 32-year-old, before making reference to Dubois’ sole professional setback against Joe Joyce at the end of 2020.

“Daniel Dubois is a strong fighter, he has fought some good guys, but I am on a different level. You saw that when he came up against some good opposition, he quit, gave up.

“You don’t quit, you don’t give up. I would rather go out on my shield. He is an okay guy but he is going in against a nightmare, I will be a nightmare for him and not the fight that he wants. Maybe he should have went back and tried to reverse the loss he had against Joe Joyce before he came to the champion.

“Now that he’s said he wants the champion, he begged for this fight and now he has it. He has it and now he has to pay for it. I’m not the type of fighter where you can step in the ring and think you can walk all over me. I am not heavyweight champ for no reason and on June 11 I’m gonna show everybody that I am a name that you are supposed to respect.

“I am that man who is going to be sticking around for a long time in this sport. I am taking over, so on June 11 you guys are going to see what Trevor Bryan, The Dream, is all about.”

Trevor Bryan v Daniel Dubois on June 11 for the WBA heavyweight championship will be shown live on BT Sport immediately after the Queensberry show from Telford earlier in the evening.

DANIEL DUBOIS IS ready to exert punishment on Trevor Bryan for keeping him waiting for his world title shot.

Dubois goes in with the American champion on June 11 with the WBA world heavyweight championship at stake, fighting for the ultimate right to take on the super champion, which is currently Oleksandr Usyk.

The 24-year-old Dubois has been out of action since August of last year when he fought Joe Cusumano in Cleveland that resulted in a first round stoppage. A vaccination issue prevented him returning to the States to fight again in December and, since this time, taking another fight would have jeopardised his mandatory rights with the WBA.

Bryan was also granted a voluntary defence of his title against Jonathan Guidry in January, which delayed the ambitions of the 17-1 Londoner and left him hard at work in the gym.

Daniel Dubois was talking to Dev Sahni for the Unibet Lowdown. Click to watch full interview.

“It is about time and I have been waiting patiently for a while,” said the former WBA Interim champion, a belt he won by defeating Bogdan Dinu in June last year. “It has been frustrating so I am glad to get it on, finally.

“I will definitely take it out on him with controlled aggression, that’s what works. I want to go in there to put on a boxing display and make a statement. I have been training pretty much non-stop, I have been in the gym and the other guys have been having fights and I have just been working away, but now it is on and I can’t wait to go out there and show what I am about.”

Dubois insists he carries a much wiser head on his shoulders these days and is an improved version of himself since his only setback against home rival Joe Joyce in 2020. His sparring partner for that fight, unbeaten American heavy Jeremiah Milton, is back in London again and has detected a difference during their sessions of friendly fire.

“Of course, I am getting older and age brings maturity and experience,” reasoned Dubois, who turned professional at the age of 19. “I’ve just got to learn from my mistakes. I’ve got all the experience needed to succeed now and it is up to me to apply it, be myself and go out there and just devastate him.

“We’ve been working on a few key things we’re going to use in the fight and it is all a work in progress. We’ve got a gameplan in mind but it is just about feeling it, really feeling it and I’m gonna get in there and make sure I’m on it this time.”

Working away from home, Dubois adds, is something that excites him, as does fighting on a show promoted by the 90-year-old Don King. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson are numbered amongst the heavyweight kings promoted by King.

“No pressure, it is in Miami and that is the place to be. I can’t wait to get out there and put on a show. I am not at all fazed by being the away or home fighter, I am just going to take this opportunity with both hands.

“Those names get you buzzing, you hear them and think ‘this guy is ancient and a legend of the game’. Now we are doing business with him, it’s amazing. It is the way this world works.”

Trevor Bryan v Daniel Dubois on June 11 for the WBA heavyweight championship will be shown live on BT Sport.