Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, is confident that the defeated British boxer will seek a rematch against Daniel Dubois. Joshua, 34, faced a knockout in the fifth round during their clash at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, missing out on the IBF world heavyweight title. However, a rematch appears likely for the 27-year-old Dubois.
After the match, Hearn addressed the crowd of 96,000, expressing his belief that Joshua would activate the rematch clause. He acknowledged the need for Joshua to take a break, highlighting the dangers of such a fight while noting Dubois’ increasing confidence. Hearn praised Dubois for his excellent performance that night.
Meanwhile, Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, has expressed a desire to see Dubois compete against Oleksandr Usyk, who is set to face Tyson Fury in a rematch in December. Warren referred to Usyk as potentially the best heavyweight currently and noted that Dubois had previously given Usyk a tough fight.
Dubois is eager for a chance at redemption, mentioning, “Maybe Usyk, a big shot at my redemption. Anyone… anyone can get it.” He reflected on his journey, emphasizing his determination to reach his potential.
Following his fourth career defeat, Joshua reflected on what went wrong, giving credit to Dubois and his team for their success. He expressed gratitude to the fans at Wembley, noting his frustrations while committing to maintaining professionalism and respect towards his opponent.