Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: Chances and Fight Stats
On September 21, at Wembley Stadium in London, IBF heavyweight champion (over 90.7 kg) Daniel Dubois will defend his title against former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. This massive British showdown has captured significant attention, and here’s an in-depth analysis from Ready to Fight.
Anthony Joshua
Nationality: UK
Age: 34
Division: Heavyweight (over 90.7 kg)
Height: 198 cm
Reach: 208 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 28 wins, 25 by KO, 3 losses (1 by KO)
KO percentage: 89.29%
Total career rounds: 162
Last fights:
KO 2nd round win – Francis Ngannou
RTD 5th round win – Otto Wallin
KO 7th round win – Robert Helenius
UD 12-round win – Jermaine Franklin
SD 12-round loss – Oleksandr Usyk
Fight stats (last 5 fights):
Rounds fought: 38
Average rounds per fight: 7.6
Longest fight: 12 rounds
Shortest fight: 2 rounds (KO win)
Win percentage: 80%
KO percentage: 60%
Opponent record (at time of fight): 98 wins, 7 losses
Best opponent: Oleksandr Usyk (19-0 at the time)
Worst opponent: Robert Helenius (32-4 at the time)
Daniel Dubois
Nationality: UK
Age: 26
Division: Heavyweight (over 90.7 kg)
Height: 196 cm
Reach: 198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
Record: 21 wins, 20 by KO, 2 losses (both by KO)
KO percentage: 95.24%
Total career rounds: 90
Last fights:
TKO 8th round win – Filip Hrgović
TKO 10th round win – Jarrell Miller
KO 9th round loss – Oleksandr Usyk
TKO 3rd round win – Kevin Lerena
KO 4th round win – Trevor Bryan
Fight stats (last 5 fights):
Rounds fought: 34
Average rounds per fight: 6.8
Longest fight: 10 rounds (TKO win)
Shortest fight: 3 rounds (TKO win)
Win percentage: 80%
KO percentage: 80%
Opponent record (at time of fight): 113 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
Best opponent: Oleksandr Usyk (20-0 at the time)
Worst opponent: Kevin Lerena (28-1 at the time)
Fight Background
- A British heavyweight clash at Wembley Stadium is always a massive event, and the Joshua vs. Dubois showdown promises to live up to the hype. Some fans may dismiss Dubois due to Joshua’s recent form, but the matchup is far from one-sided.
- While Dubois became champion without defeating a reigning titleholder (Oleksandr Usyk vacated the IBF belt), he earned his interim title by defeating Filip Hrgović. His upgrade to full champion status was procedural but legitimate.
- Joshua’s recent performances have been strong, but it’s debatable whether Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius, and Francis Ngannou are stronger opponents than Dubois. Based on accomplishments, Dubois presents a tougher challenge than Joshua’s recent foes.
Key Facts:
- Joshua is a 2012 Olympic champion, while Dubois chose to turn professional in 2017 instead of waiting for the postponed 2020 Olympics.
- Joshua has a perfect record at Wembley, with four knockout wins over Matt Legg, Wladimir Klitschko, Alexander Povetkin, and Kubrat Pulev. Dubois has fought at Wembley once, knocking out Richard Harrison in four rounds.
- This will be Joshua’s 13th title fight, while it’s Dubois’ fourth.
- At 27 years old, Dubois is one of Joshua’s youngest opponents since Joseph Parker, who was 26 when they fought in 2018. Joshua, now 34, will bring significant experience to this fight.