Boxing

FRANK WARREN is in a “very awkward situation”. The Hall of Fame promoter watched on as Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in round five in front of a British-record 98,000 fans. Daniel Dubois with promoter Frank WarrenCredit: ReutersTyson Fury is also promoted by WarrenCredit: GettyAmong those in the historic number was Tyson Fury, who is now eyeing a fight with Dubois. And the man in the middle? Their promoter Warren. He said, via Boxing News: “I am going to tell you straight, I would be in a very, very awkward situation to do that.“I’m not going to lie about that. I would struggle with that. If they wanted it and the business called for then that’s up to them. READ MORE IN BOXING”It’s not something I would push for. If there is an offer made that makes a lot of sense and they want to do it then that is up to them. “We will see what happens. It’s not going to be my decision. It is up to the fighters.” Fury, 36, lost his WBC belt and unbeaten record after 45 minutes and 12 thrilling rounds against Oleksandr Usyk, 37, in May. But to proceed with their December 21 rematch, Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF belt. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDubois, 27, was elevated from interim champion and dropped Joshua, 34, FOUR times before a fifth-round knockout in his first defence. It also KO’d plans – seemingly – for Joshua to fight Fury next year. ‘That’s cost me £150m, silly c–t’, rants Tyson Fury in immediate aftermath to Anthony Joshua’s KO vs Daniel DuboisBut Warren, who also promotes 19-year-old sensation Moses Itauma, remains in a good position. He said: “We will see what happens in December but there are loads of options. The heavyweight division is so loaded. “We are blessed in the UK. I think we have the best heavyweights in the UK. “We have Tyson, Daniel, got young Moses coming through and other guys. There are great fights there to be made.“Daniel will go where the money is. There are some big fights there for him.”Dubois knocked out Joshua in five roundsCredit: Getty More

ANTHONY JOSHUA is being advised to WAIT for Tyson Fury to fight Oleksandr Usyk again before making a decision on rematching Daniel Dubois. Joshua was brutally dropped FOUR times before being knocked out in round five by Dubois in front of a British-record 98,000 fans. Anthony Joshua after defeat to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch on December 21Credit: GettyAmong those in the historic London crowd were Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, who rematch on December 21 in Saudi Arabia. Usyk won the first in May but was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with the rematch back in Riyadh. Victory or even defeat for Fury opens the door for a fight with Joshua, meaning a Dubois rematch may not be next. Promoter Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports: “My advice is don’t do anything until December 21, Usyk versus Fury.READ MORE IN BOXING”If Tyson Fury loses that fight, you set up a big fight with Anthony Joshua. “If Tyson Fury wins that fight, you make a voluntary defence against Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight championship.”If AJ is looking at a couple of big fights in 2025, and there is an opportunity to still fight Tyson Fury – because it’s still the biggest fight in the division by a mile – I think that’s something we should look at as well.”Even in defeat, he’s still the biggest star in Britain with Tyson Fury, and possibly around the world.Most read in Boxing’Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator’ – What Dubois and Joshua said after brutal fightDANIEL DUBOIS annihilated Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.Joshua was floored FOUR times as Dubois landed an astonishing fifth-round knockout in front of a record 96,000 Wembley crowd and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.AJ, 34, never recovered after being downed in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown as a huge Dubois right-hand haymaker caught him flush on the chin.Here’s what they said after the fight:DANIEL DUBOIS“Are you not entertained? I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. This is the biggest win of my career. I couldn’t let this opportunity go and now I want to go to the top level of this game.“I’ve been on a roller-coaster ride and this is my time. I’m not gonna stop until I reach my full potential.”ANTHONY JOSHUA“As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.“I had a sharp, fast opponent and there were a lot of mistakes from me. Credit to my opponent and his team.“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m p***ed but I’m going to keep cool and give respect to my opponent.”FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS’ PROMOTER)“It was a phenomenal fight, like  Hagler v Hearns.“A brilliant fight and everybody has seen a champion’s performance tonight.“Daniel has shown his courage, his skills.“AJ caught him with a shot towards the end and I was worried, but what a fabulous, fantastic fight.”EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)“AJ shipped a huge right hand  in the first round and  was fighting on heart.“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but got greedy and walked on to a right hand and that’s all she wrote.“I’m sure Anthony will exercise the rematch clause.”CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He doesn’t want to lose, but as we close the chapters to his career he’ll be looking for the biggest fights.”Hearn initially claimed there is a rematch clause in the contract between Joshua, 34, and Dubois, 27. Anthony Joshua appears to take shot at his own team as he talks about ‘mistakes’ made in training campBut opposite number Frank Warren insisted the IBF champion is not obligated to an immediate rerun. Hearn has maintained that Dubois does remain an option for Joshua next as he said: “At the moment, it’s about looking at the options for Anthony. “It’s all very fresh at the moment, just over 24 hours after the fight, plenty of options to consider.””We have the opportunity to fight a number of opponents with Riyadh Season and Daniel Dubois could be one of them.”If that was something we wanted to push with Riyadh Season and His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] we could, but at the same time also being open to looking at other fights as well, particularly focusing on December 21 as well.”Joshua with promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Reuters More

EDDIE HEARN has slammed a former undisputed world champion as an “arrogant f***ing p***k” after a fall out over tickets.The boxing promoter saw his star man Anthony Joshua beaten by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.Eddie Hearn hit out at the fighter, labelling him an ‘arrogant p****’Credit: GettyDevin Haney was represented by Hearn until 2021Credit: GettyFighter Devin Haney was in London over the weekend and reached out to Hearn for tickets.And when he failed to get him the ringside seats he asked for, the American reacted angrily and took to social media.Haney, who was represented by him from 2019 to 2021, said: “Wow I’m in London and Eddie Hearn won’t give me tickets to the fight but keeps mentioning me every chance he gets. Eddie the fakest.”Hearn hit back on social media, saying: “You asked me at 6am this morning. First I look after my fighters. Ask someone else and drop the arrogance.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHe was then asked about the dispute in an interview with BoxingNews, revealing: “I got a message from him on the day of the fight, saying: ‘I want tickets’.”He messaged me 24 hours before, saying ‘yo’. I had so much going on I did not reply.”When I replied Friday night, he messaged me back at 6am in the morning.”Firstly, all of the ringside tickets were pre-assigned with His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh], plus we had months notice from fighters that put in a request that we had sorted out.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We just do not have the tickets so I said you may have to ask Riyadh season – no reply.”Then I am sitting there at the show and he is like: ‘Wow, Eddie Hearn did not get me tickets, he is so two-faced’.Daniel Dubois KNOCKS OUT Anthony Joshua in HUGE upset after savage onslaught in front of 96,000 stunned fans at Wembley”I just replied and said: ‘You’re an arrogant f***ing p***k, to be honest with you’.”Haney was the undisputed world lightweight champ for a year from 2022.In his last fight in April, he lost to Ryan Garcia but the clash was declared a no contest after his rival had a positive drug test. More

ANTHONY JOSHUA “looked like he was in hypnosis” just moments before fighting Daniel Dubois. Dubois dropped AJ four times on the way to a stunning fifth-round knockout in front of a British-record 98,000 fans.Anthony Joshua ‘looked like he was in hypnosis’ before losing to Daniel DuboisCredit: GettyDubois knocked out Joshua in round fiveCredit: PAAnd the win is even more remarkable considering his head trainer Don Charles was not present in the days before the bout amid illness. Charles and Dubois’ team were forced to deny claims they had sensationally split only hours before the first bell sounded. It all built to a stunning upset as Joshua was knocked out by a thudding right hand in round five. But experienced cornerman Charles could see the writing on the wall.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said on talkSPORT: “My duty and focus is on us, but I know Anthony Joshua very well. “But when I looked across the ring, I saw a man who looked like he was in a trance.”He looked like he was in hypnosis, like he had been hypnotised. I am experienced, I can pick up on things.”I thought ‘we’d got you’, because I didn’t recognise the person I know. He was under hypnosis.”They said Daniel was going to get stage fright, but he looked like a man who was in a state of shock.”He was like ‘oh my god this is real now’, he could also feel the energy from the opposition.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA rematch is now on the cards after Joshua refused retirement.His promoter Eddie Hearn claimed there is a rematch clause but opposite number Frank Warren argued they are not obligated for a second fight.Dubois meanwhile is open to a rematch with AJ or Oleksandr Usyk, 37, who beat him in nine rounds last year. Anthony Joshua confirms retirement decision following shock loss to Daniel Dubois as he sends video message to fans More

DANIEL DUBOIS said he claimed victory over Anthony Joshua before their fight had even started. Dubois dropped AJ four times on the way to a stunning fifth-round knockout in front of a British-record 98,000 fans. Daniel Dubois walked to the ring second before Anthony JoshuaCredit: PAJoshua came out second at WembleyCredit: GettyBut the reigning IBF champion actually walked out first – despite being the one defending the belt. It mattered little as Dubois instead got the last laugh – KOing Joshua after winning the battle of the ring walks. He said on talkSPORT: “It’s not right really for the champion to come out first but at the end of the day, I was in my mindset.”We had a great ring walk, it was perfect, the whole occasion was just huge, the opportunity, everything.READ MORE IN BOXING”I was just soaking it up. When I was in the ring we lit up the place. That was the best ring walk, don’t you think?”I was all business from the moment I left the dressing room to when I got into the ring.”Once I was in the ring, it was like ‘No looking back now, it is on’.”Joshua, 34, was boxing in his sixth stadium showdown while the stage had never been set higher for Dubois, 27. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he said: “I was not going to freeze, I wasn’t overawed by the occasion. “To me, it was like a stroll in the park walking in there, I had to be in the right mindset to go in there and do what I did.Anthony Joshua confirms retirement decision following shock loss to Daniel Dubois as he sends video message to fans”It was doing everyone proud, doing my family proud, my dad, my team that is around me.”I couldn’t let them down, I did months and months of training for this and I was in the gym every day, hating what I was doing.”But I’ve done it so there are no excuses… I’m always my biggest critic so I look where I can improve on but I’m proud.”I did myself proud, I believe, all of the fights I’ve had back to back have been top-level fights and I’ve come through them so I’m proud of myself.”A rematch is now on the cards after Joshua refused retirement.His promoter Eddie Hearn claimed there is a rematch clause but opposite number Frank Warren argued they are not obligated for a second fight. But Dubois remains open, as he added: “Yeah, if that happens down the line then yes. If that happens next then yeah. I want to go for it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I want to do even better next time. I know where I need to improve as well, so as a champion and a fighter I want to prove people wrong every time and that’s what we have been doing…”I think I would, I can do a lot better than that. It was a great showing but next time I believe I’ll be more clinical. More sharp, everything.”Dubois knocked out Joshua in round fiveCredit: Getty More