Anthony Joshua Praises Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua has nothing but praise for Daniel Dubois ahead of their upcoming IBF title fight at Wembley Stadium on September 21.

Joshua and Dubois have both had success as of late and the two will fight in a crucial fight for the heavyweight division. Heading into the fight, Joshua knows Dubois will be a tough out and has nothing but praise for the heavyweight.

“I don’t really look at someone’s character in that situation,” Joshua said (via BoxingScene). “In terms of just the spars, he was a good fighter – very talented – and he knows his way around the ring. I think he has a lot of potential for the future.

“Look at Usyk, he doesn’t look like anything special [as a character], but he can fucking fight. Fury has a massive character, but I don’t look at that stuff. Just in fighting terms, Dubois can fight,” Joshua added. “I would advise anyone to go with the Olympics. I told Moses Itauma he should because he has so much potential and there is no better platform to go into the pros off of. I would advise anyone to try the Olympic route.”

Entering the fight, Anthony Joshua is now 34 and says it is crazy how quickly his career has gone by. But, he knows he still has plenty of quality fights left in his career.

“I can’t believe it,” Joshua said. “It’s nuts. Once I was the up-and-comer and now I am fighting those guys. I want to know what happened. I said I would fight until later in my life – I am still young.

“I can’t believe how quickly it’s gone. And I can still speak properly; I’m not punch drunk. How am I 34 already and I’ve not taken much punishment – I think it’s nuts? I still got so many years left to fight but it’s a blessing how far we’ve come,” Joshua added. “I was with [former Fury opponent] John McDermott the other day and I remember going to watch him in leisure centres… and how far boxing has come and being part of the social media and YouTube eras. It’s been a blessing.”