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DANIEL DUBOIS has been warned that Anthony Joshua has become “unbeatable” under the guidance of his new coaching team. Joshua challenges for Dubois’ IBF title on September 21 at Wembley in what will be his fourth fight with trainer Ben Davison. Anthony Joshua is in ‘unbeatable’ formCredit: GettyAJ knocked out Francis Ngannou in his last fightCredit: GettyJoshua with trainer Ben DavisonCredit: @bendavison_He is coming off two brutal knockout wins, over Otto Wallin, 33, and most recently ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. Promoter Eddie Hearn thinks Joshua is back to his ruthless best. Hearn told Sky Sports: “When he fully gets the gameplan and when it’s fully drilled I think he’s unbeatable. And that’s how we feel at the moment.” Former super-middleweight world champion Billy Joe Saunders got an inside look at Joshua in training – and was blown away. READ MORE IN BOXINGSaunders said to BoxNation: “I watched AJ recently up close training in the Ben Davison camp, I pop in there now and then just to have a look.”And watching AJ, it seems to me that he has a new lease of life. He seems like he’s reborn again, he’s believing.”He’s going to be a very, very dangerous opponent for anybody in the heavyweight division, in my opinion.”Up close watching him throw a right hand it was scary, scary power it’s like a car doing 100mph into a wall. He’s hitting the pads with so much force.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSaunders, who also credits Dubois’ improvements under veteran cornerman Don Charles, sees no way the fight goes the distance. He said: “Someone’s getting knocked out, it definitely ain’t not going the distance, someone’s definitely getting knocked out.”How rumours of Anthony Joshua being ‘carried out of the ring’ with Daniel Dubois fulled bitter bout years in the makingHearn added: “With all due respect to Dubois, who is a dangerous guy, he makes mistakes and he is not a difficult fighter to work out. “What he does have – he’s very strong and he can punch and he’s physically a problem. But he makes a lot of mistakes.”I think the momentum from an AJ win in style would take him into a massive 2025 which funnily enough could be the defining moment of his career.”Joshua pictured in training to fight DuboisCredit: instagram @anthonyjoshuaInsiders have been lefr gobsmacked by his preparationsCredit: instagram @anthonyjoshuaAJ challenges for Daniel Dubois IBF titleCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaIt will be his third fight out of Ben Davison’s gymCredit: Instagram @anthonyjoshuaJoshua facing off with DuboisCredit: Getty More

ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois’ heavyweight showdown has been given the Hollywood treatment… by legendary director Guy Ritchie.The nation will come to a standstill a fortnight on September 21 when IBF titleholder Dubois and former two-time unified champ AJ throw down at Wembley.Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois meet at Wembley later this monthCredit: GETTYHollywood director Guy Ritchie has produced an incredible trailer for the domestic dust-upCredit: DAZN/RIYADSEASONThe gangster-themed trailer sees both Joshua and Dubois on the metaphorical canvasCredit: DAZN/RIYADSEASONBut both men rise to their feet as they sing the lyrics to Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’Credit: DAZN/RIYADSEASONThey’re eventually transported to a Wembley ring to face off with the gangsters who harmed them earlier in the trailerCredit: DAZN/RIYADSEASONThe trailer ends with the duo facing off in the ring in front of thousands of fansCredit: DAZN/RIYADSEASONA whopping 96,000 boxing fans will pack out the home of English football for the mouthwatering domestic dust-up, which has been several years in the making.And what promises to be a momentous night for British boxing has appropriately been given a cinematic masterclass of a promotional trailer.Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh enlisted the services of the critically acclaimed Brit director Ritchie for the promo.And ‘The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ director hasn’t disappointed.READ MORE ON JOSHUA VS DUBOISThe trailer, which is named ‘Touching Hands’ in an ode to Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’, features eight of the fighters on the Wembley card.AJ and Dubois are joined by Antony Cacace, Josh Warrington, Joshua Buasti, Willy Hutchinson, Tyler Denny and Hamzah Sheeraz in the gritty promo.And each boxer finds themselves on the metaphorical canvas with some dodgy characters around them.The trailer opens with a blood-soaked Joshua lying on the street before eventually switching to Dubois lying in a bath with his hands tied as he’s being electrocuted.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJoshua then begins to sing the lyrics to ‘Sweet Caroline’ and eventually rises to his feet, with Dubois doing the same in the bath.As the song builds to its iconic crescendo, the boxers float into the air before being transported into the ring, which is surrounded by thousands of fans.Awkward moment Daniel Dubois tells Eddie Hearn to ‘calm down’ before Anthony Joshua threatens rival with chairAs the chorus kicks in, they then square off against the gangsters who did a number on them earlier and get their revenge.The heart-pumping trailer ends with Dubois and Joshua, who were given nicknames fitting of a Ritchie gangster movie, meeting in the middle of the ring after taking deep breaths on the stool.Boxing fans were blown away by the promo, with one saying: “What a promo this. So fun to watch.”Another said: “This is crazy!”And another said: “THIS GOES SO HARD.”One remarked: “Better promo than the ones you seen on Netflix”Another chimed in: “One for the ages.”Tensions between Joshua and Dubois will be high during fight week as a result of their fiery sitdown face-off in June.AJ threatened to hit Dubois with a CHAIR after claiming he disrespected him.Security quickly stepped in, with Dubois being restrained as Joshua said: “I don’t take disrespect lightly, Dan.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Dan, I don’t take disrespect lightly you know.”Don’t sit on the table telling me we can go now and do all of this and that and try [to] call me out.” More

EDDIE HEARN has an all-American showdown and a Battle of Britain on his five-fight wishlist.Hearn joined forces with his promotional rivals amid the influence of Saudi Arabia’s cash injection into boxing. Eddie Hearn with promotional rival Frank WarrenCredit: PASo now more than ever, fans can finally get excited with the biggest bouts at last going from dreams to reality. Hearn gave SunSport his pick of the bunch and we help break down what makes them so special. Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Needless to say, it’s the biggest fight the sport has to offer and it is within touching distance. All that is left to do is the small hurdle of AJ beating Daniel Dubois, 26, on September 21 and Fury avenging defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in December. READ MORE IN BOXINGThat would set Joshua, 34, and Fury, 36, up for a monster undisputed bout next year. But, Saudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh has insisted no matter what the individual results, he wants AJ to fight Fury in 2025. And no doubt most Brits would agree.Derek Chisora vs Johnny Fisher Chisora, 40, rolled back the clock to beat Joe Joyce, 38, in a July thriller, proving he does still have more to give. Most read in BoxingAnd the fan favourite is determined to fight twice more to reach 50 milestone bouts.Fisher, 25, is proving to be one of Britain’s most popular fighters with a huge backing on social media and in ticket sales at 12-0 with 11 KOs but no notable names yet on the record. Taking on Chisora would be the ultimate crossroads clash but one which would sell out any arena in no time. Chantelle Cameron vs Sandy Ryan Cameron, 33, had a thrilling two-fight series with Katie Taylor, 38, which ended one apiece. She then left Hearn for Frank Warren and returned with victory over Elhem Mekhaled.Ryan, 30, meanwhile is the WBO welterweight champion and has feuded with Cameron online. It has all the makings for a real grudge match to spark fans’ interest.Dennis McCann vs Peter McGrail McCann is undefeated in his 17 fights and tipped as one of the UK’s brightest talents. McGrail meanwhile is three years removed from his Olympic campaign in Tokyo. The super-bantamweight does not have as much time on his hands and needs to get the big fights in soon. McCann, 23, meanwhile could profit off having a big-named domestic rival with McGrail, 28, the perfect dance partner. Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis Moving across the Pond and Crawford, 36, has a strong claim as the world’s best boxer.He is a champion in four divisions and recently moved up to light-middleweight to beat Israil Madrimov for the WBA strap. READ MORE SUN STORIESEnnis, 27, meanwhile inherited the IBF title vacated by Crawford at welterweight but he is willing to move up to fight his American rival. It would be a classic battle of youth versus experience with unbeaten records going on the line. More

BILLY JOE SAUNDERS has sensationally claimed Tyson Fury didn’t have the best camp for his first dust-up with Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King came up short in his bid for undisputed heavyweight glory against the Ukrainian in May, suffering a split decision defeat in their Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury locked horns with Oleksandr Usyk in MayCredit: GETTYThe Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian in their Saudi showdownCredit: GETTYBilly Joe Saunders reckons Fury can do a number on Usyk second time aroundCredit: INSTAGRAM@SAUNDERSBILLYJOEFury, 36, was in peak physical condition in the Riyadh rumble but couldn’t outfox the slick southpaw, who nearly knocked him out in the ninth round.But long-time pal Saunders has revealed all was not well with the Wythenshawe warrior’s preparations for the legacy-defining fight.He told talkSPORT: “I’m not making any excuses for him, but I know what went on in camp and what didn’t go on in camp [the first time around].“I know that even when it came to sparring and other bits and bobs, there was stuff missing out of it that needs to be rectified and put right this time.READ MORE IN BOXING”He’s [Fury] asked me to go away to training camp with him. “So, I’m delighted to say I will be going with him.”Fury and Usyk will renew their rivalry in a second straight desert dust-up on December 21, although all the heavyweight marbles won’t be up for grabs.And Saunders how no doubt in his mind that Fury can avenge his first professional defeat if he makes a few tweaks to his game plan.He said: “Tyson Fury, he can beat Usyk three times in one night with one simple game plan.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”My honest opinion is I don’t think there’s anyone out there who can outbox Usyk.”Tyson has got to get it out of his head that you’re not going to be running at this man or waiting.Everything we know about Fury-Usyk 2“It’s very, very simple how to beat him. You have to use your size. You have to use your physical advantages.”You have to use every attribute to full effect with this man. “I believe Tyson will win the next fight, and I believe that he will win by knockout as well.”Fury is hellbent on exacting revenge on Usyk, saying in June: “Hey guys, Tyson Fury here. Back in the gym, as you can see.”[I’m] counting down the days until I can get my redemption on Usyk.”December 21 is going to be my time. I’ve done everything in boxing, but I ain’t come back from a loss.”And I relish it, the chance to redeem myself GET UP.”December 21 is all me – undisputed heavyweight here I come.” More