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Anthony Joshua Dreams of Bringing Boxing’s Heavyweight Division ‘Back Alive’

Anthony Joshua Determined to Bring Boxing's Heavyweight Division 'Back Alive' Anthony Joshua may not have a world title around his waist, but he is without a doubt one of…

Anthony Joshua may not have a world title around his waist, but he is without a doubt one of boxing’s biggest heavyweight stars.

On Saturday, September 21, the Watford, England native returns to the squared circle for a tough test when he challenges reigning IBF heavyweight world champion Daniel Dubois inside the legendary Wembley Stadium in London, England. Nearly 100,000 fans are expected to turn out to see Joshua throw hands with ‘Dynamite’ in one of the most anticipated headliners of the year.

Joshua goes into the bout having won four straight, including a vicious second-round knockout of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in March.

Anthony Joshua feeling blessed to be back in the boxing spotlight

He’ll look to extend that streak to five and become a world titleholder for the third time in his illustrious career. But beyond that, Joshua aims to bring the once-celebrated division out of the dark ages and make it the sport’s premiere weight class

“It can happen in a variety of ways,” Joshua told ESPN. “I’m not depending on punch power; it takes a lot more to be a great fighter. I’ll break him down with my spirit. I showed Daniel and his whole team the respect they deserve through my training camp and that’s going to put me in good stead. I’m tough, so is he. May the best man win. Good luck to him and his team.

“One thing when first I started boxing is, I wanted to bring the heavyweight division back alive in the U.K. So well done to everyone here as well. What a blessing to be back again… we’re ready to rock and roll. I’m in supreme condition physically and mentally. I’ve been watching some of the old fights as well to remind myself what I’m capable of” (h/t MMA Mania).

Overall, Joshua is 28-3 in his professional boxing career with 25 of his wins coming by way of knockout.

Daniel Dubois slams table in frustration, Anthony Joshua face off at press conference: ‘Move on’

Ahead of his undisputed IBF heavyweight title defense against former world champion, Anthony Joshua this weekend in London, Daniel…

Ahead of his undisputed IBF heavyweight title defense against former world champion, Anthony Joshua this weekend in London, Daniel Dubois let his emotions get the better of him during a pre-fight press conference this week, slamming a table with a clenched fist before a toned face-off.

Dubois, who won the interim IBF heavyweight crown back in June with an eighth round knockout win over Filip Hrgovic in Riyadh, saw his interim status upgraded to undisputed upon the vacating of Ukrainian star and common-foe, Oleksandr Usyk.

And taking on Watford native, Joshua this weekend at Wembley in a huge British heavyweight title affair, Dubios appeared at a press event this weekend on home soil ahead of the pairing, with the two set to rekindle after an infamous sparring match years ago — which was the subject of much discourse this week.

Daniel Dubois slams table during press event with Anthony Joshua

“I need to retain this world title,” Daniel Dubois told assembled media, as obtained by BBC. “It’s a great thing to have but I need to legitimize myself by winning this fight [against Anthony Joshua].”

“I’m on the rise, I’ve got the momentum on my side. No more words — just fighting, punches. I’m ready to fight and destroy. Destroy.”

Discussing his prior sparring session with former two-time world heavyweight champion, Joshua ahead of the pairing — Dubios slammed the table with his fist after pointing to the fact that come this weekend they will be competing for real.

“It was sparring, now we’re fighting, this is different,” Daniel Dubois explained. “Move on.”

For Joshua, the 34-year-old most recently took on former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou earlier this year in Saudi Arabia, stopping the mixed martial arts fighter with a devastating second round knockout win.

The victory came as part of a four-fight winning run for Watford puncher, Joshua, who has previously bested the trio of Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, and Otto Wallin.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Steps In As Oleksandr Usyk Was Arrested in Airport

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland. According to a report from…

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland.

According to a report from ESPN, the Ukrainian superstar was handcuffed and escorted off a jet bridge at Krakow Airport in Poland while trying to board a flight to Valencia, Spain where he’s expected to begin preparing for his highly anticipated rematch with Tyson Fury on December 21 in Saudi Arabia.

According to a source, Usyk and his trainer, Sergey Lapin, were denied boarding after an airline official determined they were not fit to travel.

Fortunately, the incident was resolved quickly according to Usyk who took to social media shortly after his release.

“Dear friends, a misunderstanding took place,” Usyk wrote on X. “It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia” (h/t BJPenn.com).

Ukrainian President aids in resolving Oleksandr Usyk Detainment

Helping in the resolution was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who engaged Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry. Not long after, Usyk was allowed to travel, but Zelenskyy was still left “disappointed” by the treatment that Usyk and Lapin received during their travels.

“I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the phone after he was detained, I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,” Zelenskyy wrote. ‘I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to immediately look into all the details of the incident at Kraków airport.

“Now, everything is fine, our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained. In the photo, he is with our Consul General in Kraków right after being released.”

Ranked as ESPN’s No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, Usyk is a perfect 22-0 in his career with noteworthy wins against Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and the aforementioned Tyson Fury. Usyk is expected to be in attendance this Saturday night when Joshua defends his IBF heavyweight world title against Dubois at Wembley Stadium.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Steps In As Oleksandr Usyk Was Arrested in Airport

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland. According to a report from…

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland.

According to a source, Usyk and his trainer, Sergey Lapin, were denied boarding after an airline official determined they were not fit to travel.

Fortunately, the incident was resolved quickly according to Usyk who took to social media shortly after his release.

“Dear friends, a misunderstanding took place,” Usyk wrote on X. “It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia” (h/t BJPenn.com).

Ukrainian President aids in resolving Oleksandr Usyk Detainment

“I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the phone after he was detained, I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,” Zelenskyy wrote. ‘I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to immediately look into all the details of the incident at Kraków airport.

“Now, everything is fine, our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained. In the photo, he is with our Consul General in Kraków right after being released.”

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Steps In As Oleksandr Usyk Was Arrested in Airport

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland. According to a report from…

On Tuesday, heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk was detained at an airport in Poland.

According to a source, Usyk and his trainer, Sergey Lapin, were denied boarding after an airline official determined they were not fit to travel.

Fortunately, the incident was resolved quickly according to Usyk who took to social media shortly after his release.

“Dear friends, a misunderstanding took place,” Usyk wrote on X. “It was quickly resolved. Thanks to all who got concerned. Thanks to Ukrainian diplomats for the efficient support. And respect to Polish Police for conducting their obligations with no regards to height, weight, reach and regalia” (h/t BJPenn.com).

Ukrainian President aids in resolving Oleksandr Usyk Detainment

“I spoke with Oleksandr Usyk on the phone after he was detained, I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,” Zelenskyy wrote. ‘I instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, Ihor Klymenko, to immediately look into all the details of the incident at Kraków airport.

“Now, everything is fine, our champion has been released, and he is no longer being detained. In the photo, he is with our Consul General in Kraków right after being released.”

Francis Ngannou On People’s Doubts About Boxing Venture: ‘There Is Not A Fight On Earth That I Have Zero Chance In’

Regardless of his boxing record through two fights, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has no doubts about his ability to compete with the very best inside the ring. Ngannou has gone 0-2 in pro boxing since departing the UFC as champ in early 2023, but that certainly doesn’t show the whole story of his […]

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Regardless of his boxing record through two fights, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has no doubts about his ability to compete with the very best inside the ring.

Ngannou has gone 0-2 in pro boxing since departing the UFC as champ in early 2023, but that certainly doesn’t show the whole story of his short career in the squared circle to date.

After signing an exclusive MMA deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) last May that includes the freedom to box, “The Predator” completed his long-desired foray to the ring five months later to square off against then-WBC heavyweight champ Tyson Fury.

The Cameroonian went above and beyond expectation, first by knocking “The Gypsy King” down early on and going on to reach the distance in a competitive 10-round affair. Many even believe Ngannou deserved the nod.

While he was able to prove his detractors wrong first time around, Ngannou’s sophomore boxing outing didn’t go to plan. The ex-UFC star was emphatically beaten by Anthony Joshua this past March, suffering a brutal knockout early into round two.

That result brought Ngannou’s doubters back out of the woodwork, with some suggesting he never had a chance against the former two-time unified heavyweight titleholder while branding his performance against Fury as the product of his opponent underestimating him.

According to Ngannou, however, there’s not an opponent in the world whom he’d have “zero chance” against…

Ngannou Defends Decision To Box Joshua

During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Ngannou reflected on his first two bouts as a pro boxer, which ended in vastly different fashions.

“The Predator” acknowledged the doubt many had leading into his debut opposite Fury, as well as the feelings those same individuals have shared since his brutal setback to Joshua five months later.

“It was like, ‘Okay, we want it to happen? Then make it happen,’” Ngannou said of his clash with Fury. “I think a lot of people do mistake something. … If anybody hits you, you’re gonna get hurt, you know? Yes, I might not have been doing boxing; I’m not a boxer. But still, I am a fighter. And even if I wasn’t a fighter, I can hurt and I can harm somebody.

“I was watching and people were like, ‘No, he stands no chance, he has zero chance!’ There is not a fight on Earth that I have zero chance. That element of zero chance does not exist,” Ngannou continued. “If you look at it, I’m a man. Two men together, someone might have more technique, might know the sport. But even if I’ve never been in the gym, you still better watch out; I still have a chance. Maybe not as much, maybe not equal chance, but I still do have a chance.”

For now, Ngannou will seemingly put down the boxing gloves and return his gaze to the cage, where he made his name as one of the hardest hitters in combat sports.

After 2022 PFL champ Renan Ferreira stopped Bellator kingpin Ryan Bader in seconds this past February, he looks set to cash in on his reward by sharing the cage with Ngannou at an expected pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia this October.

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