Daniel Dubois is open to a rematch with Anthony Joshua, few hours after the latter hinted at a possible rematch following his defeat at Wembley on Saturday.
The 27-year-old IBF world heavyweight champion retained his title with a demolition of Joshua, flooring the two-time world champion four times before knocking him out in the fifth round.Joshua’s bid to become a three-time champion and return to the division’s top table ended dramatically and unexpectedly, with Dubois dropping him several times before he landed the final blow, a crunching right hand, in Round 5 that saw his English rival fall to the canvas for a fourth career loss.
Immediately after the fight, there were suggestions that Joshua should retire, having lost three of his last four bouts. However, the 34-year-old released a video on social media on Monday, insisting his journey in boxing has not ended, with a potential rematch against Dubois as well as another all-British clash with Tyson Fury possible options in the future.
Dubois said he would love a rematch with either Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk, depending on which fighter ‘pays me the most’.
Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren maintains that there is no specific clause in his fighter’s contract for a swift rematch with Joshua but hinted they could go toe-to-toe again if the right deal was agreed upon.
Meanwhile, Usyk is set to face Fury in their rematch on December 21 for the WBA, WBO, and WBC belts.
Dubois was beaten by Usyk in August 2023, but not before the Ukrainian was sent to the canvas by Dubois in the fifth round—only for the punch to be ruled a low blow and the champion given extra time to recover.
