The highly anticipated clash between British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is set to take place at Wembley Stadium on 21 September. Dubois will defend his IBF title against former two-time unified champion Joshua in what promises to be a thrilling encounter that could break the all-time attendance record for a British boxing event.

In a recent joint interview, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois played coy about their past sparring sessions, fueling anticipation ahead of their upcoming fight. The fighters, known for their explosive power, acknowledged sparring together several times in the past, with Joshua hinting at Dubois’s claims of knocking him out during those sessions. However, both men emphasized that what happened in sparring is in the past, and the focus now is solely on the fight.

Dubois responded, saying, “I’m not here to spar, I’m here to fight. That happened seven years ago. This is not sparring.” Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, and Dubois’s promoter, Frank Warren, echoed similar sentiments, downplaying the significance of past training encounters.

Anthony Joshua enters the fight on a four-fight win streak, having defeated top contenders like Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou since early 2023. The 34-year-old former champion aims to become a three-time world champion, seeking to reclaim his place at the top of the heavyweight division.

Daniel Dubois, 26, claimed the interim IBF title with a stoppage win over Filip Hrgovic in June and was later elevated to official champion status when Oleksandr Usyk relinquished his belt. Dubois is eager to prove himself against Joshua and solidify his standing as one of the top heavyweights in the world.

The Joshua vs. Dubois fight is expected to break the attendance record for a British boxing event, which currently stands at 94,000 for Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte at Wembley in 2022. With tickets selling out rapidly, a capacity increase has been granted, and organizers anticipate that 100,000 fans could fill the iconic venue on 21 September.

As Joshua and Dubois prepare to face off, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This matchup not only promises to be a defining moment for both fighters but also holds the potential to reshape the landscape of British heavyweight boxing. With past tensions, explosive styles, and a record-breaking crowd on the horizon, Joshua vs. Dubois is set to be one of the most significant boxing events of the year.