Anthony Joshua is set to make his return to the ring this September at Wembley Stadium, and the search for his opponent is heating up. Joshua, who has been on a four-fight win streak, is looking more destructive than ever since teaming up with trainer Ben Davison. His ultimate goal remains clear: to reclaim the world champion title he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021.

The path to another title shot might be clearer than anticipated. The IBF is expected to force Usyk to vacate his title due to his inability to fulfill mandatory defenses because of his upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury in December. This scenario would set up a fight for the vacant title between the top two challengers.

Joshua was ranked behind Filip Hrgovic, but Hrgovic suffered his first professional defeat this weekend at the hands of 26-year-old Daniel Dubois. Dubois, who has been eyeing a title shot, spoke to Boxing King Media about his mentality and determination.

“Queensberry did it tonight. An amazing show. I meant business tonight, we had to come through that fight. It’s the rebirth, just the beginning. I needed to show grit and determination. With my dad and Frank Warren behind me, the sky’s the limit from here. I did what I had to do to win, whatever it took. By any means necessary,” Dubois said.

It is widely anticipated that the winner of the recent bout would likely be Joshua’s opponent in September. When asked about the potential matchup, Dubois confidently declared his intentions.

“I’ll demolish Joshua. I’ll get even better from here,” Dubois stated. “That’s what I’ve been hearing, so let’s see. [Being world champion] is a dream. From challenging for the world title to getting the chance to win the damn thing outright, that’s what I want.”

A press conference is scheduled in the coming weeks to officially announce ‘AJ’s return and reveal his opponent for the much-anticipated September fight. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be another thrilling chapter in Joshua’s storied career.