THE all-British heavyweight showdown between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce will take place on October 24 at at The 02 Arena in London.
And promoter Frank Warren, who works with both boxers, is planning on it being open for fans to attend.
Frank Warren will bring Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce together for a mouthwatering British battle in OctoberCredit: Getty Images – Getty
The showdown between British, Commonwealth, WBC Silver and WBO International champion Dubois and fellow Londoner Joyce, an Olympic Silver medallist, had been scheduled for July 11.
But the coronavirus pandemic put paid to that and the rest of live sport.
Government guidelines will continue to be strictly followed but with lockdown being eased promoter Warren is looking forward to the heavyweight blockbuster.
The victor is expected to be in line for a world title shot, likely in 2021.
The legendary promoter said: “It will be a fight to remember and what a boost for British boxing.
“Everyone wants to see it. Lockdown has meant a delay, but we all want the fight to take place in October and we are hopeful that the government will give us the all clear.
“What a position the winner will be in. They will be nailed on for a world title shot in 2021.”
Both boxers are undefeated since turning professional and have blitzed through most of their opponents so far.
Dubois, 22, who is ranked number five by the WBO and seven in the latest WBC ratings, said: “I’ll be ready to go in October for sure.
“It has been tough during lockdown, but I have ticked over and I’m back in the Peacock gym helping my sparring partner Dorin Krasmaru get ready for his behind closed doors fight on Frank Warren’s bill on July 10.
“Hopefully in the near future I will be able to get some good overseas sparring in. I’ll be ready for October 24, so I hope Joe is coming prepared.”
It was great news to get the new date so I can finally punch up Dubois
Joe Joyce
Joyce, 34, won the Commonwealth title in just his fourth fight and his best win came against former WBC world champ Bermane Stiverne via a sixth round KO in February 2019.
The London man aims to top that victory when he tackles Dubois and doesn’t mince his words when discussing his young opponent.
He said: “It was great news to get the new date so I can finally punch up Dubois.
“Obviously once lockdown started I had a good idea we wouldn’t meet in July, but I was always staying on top of training.
“Now gyms are open for athletes I can kick on and just keep my focus on the new date, finally settling the score with Dubois and moving on to a world title fight.”
Existing ticket holders who cannot attend the rearranged date can get refunds from their point of purchase.
Watch Daniel Dubois SHOVE Joe Joyce as pair clash during face off ahead of all-British boxing showdown
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
