British heavyweight Daniel Dubois has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to put former world champion Anthony Joshua to the ultimate test in the ring. With a fight between the two looming, Dubois has made it clear that he has one goal in mind—delivering a knockout punch that will leave Joshua flat on the canvas. His bold statement, “Anthony Joshua, I will put you to sleep at Wembley,” has only added more fire to the highly anticipated matchup.
As the date for the potential fight draws closer, tensions between the two heavyweights have been steadily escalating. Dubois, known for his power and aggressive fighting style, sees this clash as a chance to catapult himself to the top of the division. At just 26 years old, he has already established himself as one of the most dangerous punchers in the sport, with a knockout record that speaks for itself. Facing Joshua, the former unified heavyweight champion, presents a massive opportunity for Dubois to cement his place among the elite.
In recent interviews, Dubois hasn’t been shy about expressing his intentions. He believes Joshua’s vulnerability, particularly in his chin, will be his downfall in the fight. “Joshua has been knocked down before, and I know I have the power to do it again. I’m going to test his chin, and when I do, he won’t get back up,” Dubois confidently remarked.
Joshua’s chin has been a topic of debate ever since his 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz Jr., where he was knocked down multiple times before suffering a shocking TKO defeat. Although Joshua later avenged the loss and regained his titles, the questions surrounding his durability have persisted. Further losses, such as his back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, have only fueled the narrative that Joshua’s ability to absorb punches is his Achilles heel.
Dubois aims to exploit that very weakness. “Joshua’s chin has always been suspect. He’s been exposed before, and I’m going to do it again in front of the whole world. At Wembley, the fans will see me put Joshua to sleep,” Dubois proclaimed in a recent interview.
Dubois’ self-assurance comes from his impressive record of knockouts, which has seen him defeat most of his opponents inside the distance. His punching power is widely regarded as among the most fearsome in the division, and he has consistently demonstrated his ability to end fights with a single punch. The young heavyweight has 18 knockouts in his 20 professional victories, making him a legitimate threat to any opponent, including Joshua.
Dubois has also pointed out that he has nothing to lose going into the fight. “I’m young, hungry, and I want to be the best. Joshua’s already been to the top, and now it’s my turn. I’m going to make a statement in this fight. People are going to remember what I do to Joshua.”
While Joshua has remained relatively quiet in response to Dubois’ bold declarations, the former champion is undoubtedly aware of the threat Dubois poses. Joshua, now 34, is looking to rebuild his career and reclaim his spot at the top of the heavyweight division. Having faced criticism for his more cautious style in recent fights, Joshua will need to find the balance between defense and aggression if he hopes to fend off the younger, more powerful Dubois.
This fight represents a pivotal moment for Joshua, who knows that another loss could severely damage his legacy. However, if he can withstand Dubois’ power and emerge victorious, it would be a massive statement that Joshua is still a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division.
