The Anthony Joshua next fight news has arrived. The former champion will have the chance to reclaim the IBF belt when takes on the newly crowned Daniel Dubois on Sept. 21 at Wembley Stadium in London, England.
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Who Will Anthony Joshua Next Fight Be Against?
After suffering back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua has bounced back with four consecutive wins and forced his way back into the title picture with his memorable KO of Francis Ngannou.
Joshua was already presumed to be next up for the winner of Daniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic. Because Hrgovic was the IBF’s mandatory challenger for Usyk, the sanctioning body flirted with the idea of stripping their belt from the newly-minted undisputed champ but opted to install an interim title instead.
Ironically, Usyk opened the door for this opportunity by vacating the IBF belt. That promoted Dubois, who has his own loss to Usyk, from the interim status he earned by stopping Hrgovic.
How to Watch Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois
The event is expected to air on DAZN PPV live on Sept. 21. The card will begin at 2PM ET/11 AM PT. Further details have not yet been announced.
Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou Recap
Francis Ngannou shocked the world with his surprising performance against a reportedly unmotivated Tyson Fury in 2023. Meanwhile Anthony Joshua was eyeing a match with Wilder following their appearances on December’s Day of Reckoning event. Joshua finished Otto Wallin as expected, but Wilder failed to live up to his end of the bargain when he dropped a decision to Parker.
What Happened: Unfortunately for Ngannou, Anthony Joshua took the MMA fighter very seriously. After a tense start that saw AJ absorb some hard punches, he used feints to set up a trap that put Ngannou on the canvas twice. Late in the second round, Joshua put his lights out with a thunderous right hand.
The Fallout: Anthony Joshua looked far removed from the man who lost three title fights within three years. After a stellar 2023 and a frightening finish of the lineal MMA champ, he might be ready to resume his prior dominance. It also, yet again, highlighted just how wide the gap is between boxers and MMA fighters.
The Roadmap: Two years after parting with championship glory, AJ is on the cusp killing two birds with one stone. If he beats Dubois, it puts him in perfect position for either redemption against Usyk or a long-awaited bout with Tyson Fury.
What Makes Anthony Joshua So Popular?
Joshua has emerged as one of the most electrifying heavyweight boxers of this generation. He has not only proven himself to be one of the fight game’s most reliable finishers, but he’s also been involved with his fair share of exciting wars. Here are some other interesting facts about “AJ.”
- Anthony Joshua record: 28-3 (25 knockouts, 3 decisions)
- Anthony Joshua last fight: Joshua scored a fifth-round TKO on Otto Wallin in December 2023
- Anthony Joshua height: 6-foot-6
- Anthony Joshua won his first world title by second-round knockout over Charles Martin in 2016
- He has earned stoppages in 89% of his wins
- Joshua holds notable wins over Francis Ngannou, Otto Wallin, Andy Ruiz Jr., Alexander Povetkin, Joseph Parker, Wladimir Klitschko, and Dillian Whyte
- Joshua won the gold medal in the 2012 Olympics just five years after entering a boxing gym
- The 34-year-old was born in England to Nigerian immigrants.
Anthony Joshua’s Net Worth
Joshua’s success in the ring has given him some hefty financial rewards. His net worth is estimated to be £180 million which converts to nearly $230 million.
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