Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois headline what promises to be an explosive night of boxing at Wembley Stadium this evening.
Both heavyweight fighters enter the world-title showdown on the back of statement victories, with Joshua demolishing Francis Ngannou in March and Dubois knocking out Filip Hrgovic earlier this summer.
Two-time unified champion Joshua, 34, is the heavier of the two Britons, tipping the scales at 18st during Friday’s weigh-in at Trafalgar Square in London.
Dubois, 27, meanwhile, has bulked up significantly for the contest and is the heaviest weight of his career at 17st 10lb as he looks to defend his IBF heavyweight title in the capital.
‘I look at myself as a gladiator and I’m going to step into the arena tomorrow to perform for the people,’ Joshua, who has been beaten just three times in his career, said ahead of the bout.
‘I started late in boxing but it shows you can achieve anything.
‘I’m not a warrior in the garden yet, I’m still on the battlefield.’
Dubois, boasting a record of 21-2, said he intended to ‘legitimise’ himself as a fighter by upsetting the odds and getting the better of his fellow countryman.
‘I need to retain this world title,’ the 27-year-old told reporters.
‘It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimise myself by winning this fight.
What time is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight tonight?
Joshua vs Dubois takes place tonight (Saturday, September 21) at a sold-out Wembley Stadium in London, England.
The all-British affair has drawn in an all-time record-attendance for a boxing match. A crowd of 96,000 fans will watch Joshua fight under the iconic arch for the fourth time in his career.
The fight card is scheduled to start at 4pm UK time, with the main ring walk for Joshua vs Dubois set to begin around 9.45pm.
How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on PPV in the UK
The eagerly anticipated heavyweight clash will be shown live in the UK on DAZN’s pay-per-view service, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports Box Office.
DAZN have priced the spectacle at £19.99, which included a free seven-day trial on the platform.
TNT Sports have matched DAZN’s price and will be showing the card for £19.99, while Sky Sports are charging customers £19.95.
Undercard
As an appetiser to this evening’s main event involving, boxing fans will be treated to five intriguing fights on an undercard packed with quality and featuring Joshua Buatsi and Josh Warrington.
Full card
Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley: 4.05pm (welterweight)
Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson: 5pm (light-heavyweight)
Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis: 6pm (light-middleweight)
Anthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington: 7pm (super-featherweight)
Tyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz: 8pm (middleweight)
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: 10pm (heavyweight)
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois odds
While Dubois brings a 95 per cent KO average, Joshua – the more experienced fighter – is the favourite to come out on top.
AJ has won his last three contests by knockout 1/5 pre-fight favourite with Betfair.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois odds
Match result
Joshua win – 1/5
Draw or technical draw – 20/1
Dubois win 7/2
Joshua win via decision – 6/1
Joshua win via KO/TKO or DQ -2/5
Dubois win via decision – 13/1
Dubois win via KO/TKO or DQ – 9/2
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