Joshua vows to “break down” Dubois in the world title fight

Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) will bid to become three-time heavyweight world champion when he will face on Saturday night in Wembley the IBF World champion Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs).

In the news conference on Thursday, Joshua vowed to “break down” Daniel Dubois with his spirit.
The fight is expected to be held in front of 96,000 fans.

“It can happen in a variety of ways. I’m not depending on punch power; it takes a lot more to be a great fighter. I’ll break him down with my spirit.

“I showed Daniel and his whole team the respect they deserve through my training camp and that’s going to put me in good stead. I’m tough, so is he. May the best man win. Good luck to him and his team.
“One thing when first I started boxing is, I wanted to bring the heavyweight division back alive in the U.K. So well done to everyone here as well,” Joshua continued. “What a blessing to be back again… we’re ready to rock and roll.

“I’m in supreme condition physically and mentally. I’ve been watching some of the old fights as well to remind myself what I’m capable of.”

Both men enter the fight on the back of a good run of form. Dubois has two dogged wins against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic under his belt after a defeat to Usyk, while Joshua is on a streak of three KO victories against Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou.

Their recent records, as well as their physical attributes, have led many to suggest that the fight, one way or another, won’t go the full 12 rounds. Dubois enters the fight as the defending IBF champion but said he wants to beat Joshua to stamp his authority on the belt.

“I need to retain it and hold on to it. I need to legitimize myself by winning this fight,” Dubois said. “It’s a resurrection story of my career. I just want the biggest challenges and make a name for myself and create history.”