"Eddie Hearn's Nonsense": Arum Comments on Joshua-Dubois Rematch

Top Rank founder and promoter Bob Arum has weighed in on the fight between former champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) and IBF heavyweight titleholder Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs).

"It was what heavyweight boxing used to be known for: two guys going at it, hitting each other, and one knocking the other out. It's thrilling.

There will be no rematch. This is Eddie Hearn's nonsense. There was no rematch clause. Dubois signed a two-fight deal with the Saudis, and I think the best fight for Dubois is against the winner of the Fury-Usyk bout, and that's what he'll do.

Could Joshua perform better in a rematch? No, you can't call it a bad day when you get beaten like that. I just think AJ has been through many wars, and it's over for him, just like it is for Wilder. Maybe they could fight each other, and that would be a good fight," said Arum.

As a reminder, on September 21 at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, Daniel Dubois defeated Anthony Joshua by stoppage. Knockdowns occurred in the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th rounds. After the final knockdown, Joshua was unable to rise before the count ended. KO 5.