In a surprising turn of events, Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion following his victory over Tyson Fury, has decided to vacate the IBF title, paving the way for a highly anticipated showdown between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Scheduled for September 21 at Wembley, this bout promises to be a headline event on PPV.

Dubois, currently holding the interim IBF title after defeating Filip Hrgovic by TKO, was on track to face Joshua, with the winner poised to challenge the victor of Usyk vs. Fury II. Usyk’s announcement changes the landscape, as the winner of Joshua vs. Dubois will now claim the IBF heavyweight title outright.

Usyk’s history with both Joshua and Dubois adds intrigue to the upcoming matchups. While Usyk has secured victories over Joshua in two decision wins, his bout with Dubois ended controversially with a TKO, sparking debate over the referee’s call on a body punch.

With Usyk focusing on defending his unified titles against Fury, the heavyweight division is brimming with excitement and anticipation. The outcomes of Usyk vs. Fury II and Joshua vs. Dubois will likely determine the trajectory of future high-profile clashes, potentially leading to another historic undisputed heavyweight title fight in mid-2025.

The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Joshua and Dubois vie for championship glory, making waves in the boxing world with their quest for supremacy in the heavyweight division.