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      Who are Daniel Dubois’ parents?

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      DANIEL DUBOIS has quickly punched his way to dizzy heights in the boxing world – and his father Dave couldn’t be more proud.Dynamite announced himself as a destructive puncher when he won all of his first 15 pro fights, 14 being knockouts.Daniel Dubois is quickly becoming a superstarCredit: GettyAnd his incredible talent has helped him earn title shots against the likes of Tyson Fury slayer, Oleksandr Usyk and British legend Anthony Joshua.But fans want to know who raised such a heavy-hitting boxer.Who are Daniel Dubois’ parents?Daniel Dubois’ mother has kept herself out of the media but his father Dave is a former Camden Market street trader.Dave – whose actual birth name is Stan – also used to travel to New York, United States in the 1980s where he would sell posters for a living.Read more on Daniel DuboisEvery other week he would pack a case full of African and Caribbean posters and get on a plane to Harlem to sell them.Dubois’ father revealed that he made a million dollars in one trip and by 1997, he became a dedicated single parent once his financial future was secured and both mothers “accepted the situation”.He fathers 11 children which includes Daniel and they were all born to two women – his first wife and subsequent girlfriend.Boxing runs in the Dubois bloodCredit: The SunDave first took Daniel to a boxing gym in South London when he was 9 years of age as he believed that it shapes your characterMost read in BoxingHe mentioned that Daniel could do push-ups for hours at a time by age 10.And Dave has put his two sons Prince and Solomon on the same path along with his daughter Caroline Dubois who is an Interim WBC women’s lightweight world champion.Who is Daniel Dubois’ sister Caroline?Caroline Dubois is British professional boxer who was born January 11, 2001.Caroline is one of eleven children which includes her older brother, heavyweight boxer Daniel Dubois.She also started boxing when she was nine, and her father wanted her to practice at the top club where Daniel trained.The British star has won:2016 European junior champion (54 kg)2017 European junior champion (60 kg)2018 English National Youth Champion (60 kg)2018 European junior champion (60 kg)2018 Youth Olympic Games champions (Girls’ lightweight)2018 World Women’s Youth Champion (60 kg)2019 English National Youth Champion (60 kg)2019 European Women’s Youth Champion (60 kg)2024 Interim WBC Women’s lightweight world titleDaniel Dubois has helped Caroline in her careerCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdWhat has been said?Daniel Dubois speaks very highly of his father and touched on the buildup to his huge upcoming fight.Speaking to The Guardian, Dynamite said: “He’s a legendary man and I’m grateful he’s been in my life from day one.”He’s in charge of most things but with boxing, he wants me to be the boss because I’m the one taking the licks.”This fight is more intense than normal and it’s definitely the biggest of my career so far. “But I love the buildup. It gets my blood boiling and I’m definitely in that killer mode.”Who is Daniel Dubois fighting next?Daniel Dubois is all set to conest in a highly anticipated all-British bout against Anthony Joshua.READ MORE SUN STORIESANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyThe two Londoners will clash for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title.Dubois goes into this huge battle off the back of a stunning victory against Filip Hrgovic. More

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      Mike Tyson sparks fresh health fears with concerning admission as controversial Jake Paul fight draws near

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      MIKE TYSON has sparked fresh concerns over his health ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul.The former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash with the YouTube sensation.Mike Tyson throws down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GETTYIron Mike is hard at work in the ring ahead of the controversial crossover clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONBut the 58-year-old has sparked fresh health fears with his latest training camp admissionCredit: AFPThe pair were initially slated to throw down on July 20 but the bout was rescheduled after Iron Mike suffered a medical emergency onboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Tyson has recovered from the stomach ulcer flare-up that forced the postponement of the bout and is hard at work in the gym.But the boxing legend is feeling every bit of his 58 years, revealing to USA Today: “It’s hard to walk right now.”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.”I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Fight fans couldn’t help but share their concerns after learning of Tyson’s training admission.One wrote on X: “Here we go again.”Most read in BoxingAnother said: “Somebody stop this fight.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And another said: “A 60-year-old vs. a 27-year-old? Enough, just stop.” One remarked: “I’m sorry but at this point…I’m boycotting this s**t . This is not right.”Jake Paul admits his mum is terrified of Mike Tyson fight after watching clips of boxing legend in actionAnother chimed in: “[I] feel bad for Tyson.”Tyson and Paul will duke it out in front of a packed crowd at Cowboy Boys Stadium in Dallas and millions of curious watchers on Netflix.Fan favourite Tyson will be paid handsomely for the Texas tussle but insists the huge purse on offers isn’t the reason why he’s decided to lace up his gloves again.The New Yorker recently admitted: “I’m a glory junkie. I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.” More

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      I begged Daniel Dubois to call off sparring session after freak mistake but Anthony Joshua rival showed a touch of class

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      BOXING prospect John Hedges once begged Daniel Dubois to call off a sparring session after landing an accidental blow. The cruiserweight was body sparring – meaning no face shots were allowed – at trainer Mark Tibbs’ gym. Daniel Dubois ahead of his fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJohn Hedges formerly sparred DuboisCredit: Mark Robinson NMCPool Matchroom BoxingBut Hedges was given a fright when of his punches strayed too high and hit Dubois upstairs. Hedges, 22, told Boxing Social: “Me and him got on really well to be honest with you – we trained together for about three months.”We were training down at Newlands at the time, still under the Tibbs banner and it was just one of them things. It’s a freak accident. “Sometimes, being scared – and I’ll be honest with you, I was scared – I’m trying to defend myself and he’s a big man. READ MORE IN BOXING”Believe it or not, even if you duck to hit him his head’s still there. He’s got a big head on him and Joshua will know that when he gets in the ring with him.”But I accidentally hit him on the way out to defend myself and I had to try and call the spar off but it carried on. “I was going ‘Daniel please, I didn’t mean to, no malice in it’ but it’s one of them ones.”Thankfully for Hedges, that day Dubois was feeling forgirveful. Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHedges, who is 10-0, said: “It’s boxing and Daniel’s a gentleman, he’s a very good man. “And it was nice just to get the rounds in – I just wanted the experience. I think I was a super-middleweight at the time it’s crazy.” Dubois, 27, will not be so forgiving on Saturday night when he defends his IBF title against Anthony Joshua, 34, at Wembley. Anthony Joshua reveals he swears by 12-word motto in brutal dig at Daniel Dubois before Wembley Stadium showdown More

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      Frank Warren forced to deny rumours Daniel Dubois has sensationally SPLIT with trainer just hours before Joshua fight

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      FRANK WARREN has poured cold water on the rumours that Daniel Dubois’ camp is in crisis and blamed concerns on the flu.Ahead of his heavyweight world title war with 34-year-old Anthony Joshua, respected trainer Don Charles and first-class second Ian Duberry have been absent from the extravagant media events.Don Charles is the head trainer of Daniel DuboisDubois hit the pads with assistant trainer Kieran Farrell in the absence of CharlesCredit: GettyDubois’ promoter Frank Warren insists things are all to plan in Team DuboisCredit: PAJoshua facing off with Dubois – he is hours away from the biggest fight of his careerCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom BoxingSocial media on Wednesday night was brimming with rumours that coach Charles had sensationally split with the heavyweight fighter. But Dynamite Dan’s promoter has extinguished the fuse and revealed the Pug Gym team is laid low with a nasty dose of the flu and they are wisely shielding their star student.AJ’s trainer Ben Davison has also avoided the limelight at the grand arrivals and the media workouts.But the Harlow trainer has been spotted keeping a low profile on the periphery, which he prefers.READ MORE IN boxing Charles – who has worked wonders in the corner for Dubois in his last two wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic – has not been spotted at all.At Wednesday’s dummy training session for the cameras, AJ shadow boxed with unknown kids from his beloved Finchley ABC.But Dubois got a proper sweat on with a decent pads session with assistant trainer Kieran Farrell.If Charles – who rose to fame as Derek Chisora’s earliest trainer – appears at Thursday’s press conference smelling of vapour rub, then Dubois fans can grow in confidence that their man could spring an upset.Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut if Dubois cuts a lonely figure again – after already being pulled out of the Peacock Gym and Shane McGuigan’s stable – it will make AJ’s assignment to become a three-time world champion look even easier.When SunSport visited the Pug gym earlier this month and caught a couple of excellent final spars, Dubois raved about his new Borehamwood set-up.Young boxers from Finchley Boxing Club join AJ at the media workout But he made it clear that his father remains the driving – yet for many divisive – force on his career,He told us: “My dad gives me an extra boost We are a partnership and a team, he knows the words that get to me and help me.“When I look over into my corner and he’s there, it gives me that kick up the a***.“It makes me fight even harder, he makes me fight to win, he makes me give it my all.”Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Start time, ring-walks, live stream, TV channel, PPV price and card for Wembley event

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA will take on Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated all-British bout this weekend.The two Londoners will clash for the IBF heavyweight belt after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he was vacating the world title.Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in MarchCredit: GETTYDaniel Dubois beat Filip Hrgovic in June to claim the interim IBF heavyweight titleCredit: GETTYAJ was victorious in his last outing against Cameroonian powerhouse Francis Ngannou in March.Joshua knocked the former UFC champ down in the opening round before flooring Ngannou twice in the next, with the third knockdown leaving him out for the count.The heavyweight has won all four fights since his second defeat to Usyk in 2022.While, his British rival, Dubois, goes into the highly anticipated bout on the back of a stunning win over Filip Hrgovic in June.READ MORE IN BOXING’Dynamite’ has also felt the wrath of Usyk after he was knocked out by the Ukrainian in August 2023.Dubois faces Joshua, knowing that the winner of the all-British clash will put themselves in the frame to fight the winner of Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWho are their trainers?Joshua has been cornered by Ben Davison – the former coach of Fury – for his last two wins. And Davison has been credited to getting AJ back to his brutal best as they head into their third successive fight together. Most read in BoxingDubois meanwhile is working under veteran British coach Don Charles, who has led him to two bigs wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. But worryingly, Charles has not been seen all fight week – due to apparent illness – despite rumours swirling of a dramatic late split. Trainer Ben Davison with JoshuaCredit: GettyWhat belts are on the line?Dubois is defending his IBF title for the first time. He initially won the interim version against Hrgovic but was elevated after Usyk vacated to proceed with his rematch against Fury. It allows AJ the chance to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. He would join an elite list with Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis and Vitali Klitschko. Dubois is the IBF championCredit: GettyWhat happened in Joshua’s last fight?Joshua faced Ngannou just five months after the MMA star dropped Fury only to lose a controversial decision. It came after Deontay Wilder squandered his super-fight with AJ following defeat to Joseph Parker. Ngannou stepped in but was brutally knocked out in two rounds. Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in two roundsCredit: ReutersWhat happened in Dubois’ last fight?Dubois challenged Hrgovic for the interim IBF belt following a big victory over brash American Miller. Hrgovic got off to an early start and looked on the verge of stopping Dubois. But the Brit fought back and poured the pressure on, cutting Hrgovic and forcing an eighth-round stoppage. Hrgovic was beaten in right rounds by DuboisCredit: GettyWhen is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?Joshua vs Dubois will take place on Saturday, September 21.The main event will likely begin at approximately 10.45pm BST.Wembley Stadium will play host and there’s set to be a record 96,000 fans in attendance after an application to have the capacity extended was granted. What TV channel is Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on and can it be live streamed?Joshua vs Dubois will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office.Sky customers in the UK will have to pay £19.95 for the huge event.While TNT Sports and DAZN subscription members will need to cough up £19.99 to watch Anthony Joshua in action against Daniel Dubois.Joshua vs Dubois undercardHere is the full Riyadh Season Card:Daniel Dubois (C) vs Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis (middleweight)Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz (European middleweight title)Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington (IBO super-featherweight titles)Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley (lightweight)READ MORE SUN STORIESWho is performing on the night?Liam Gallagher has been confirmed as the main musical performance of the night at Wembley Stadium. The Oasis frontman, who confirmed his reunion with brother Noel in August, will play three songs to 96,000 fans before Joshua vs Dubois. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Who are the commentators and presenters for huge Wembley bout?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Daniel Dubois are days away from locking horns in front of a packed Wembley crowd – so it’s only right that there is a star-studded punditry team to match.TNT Sports, Sky Sports AND Dazn will broadcast the huge all-British showdown.Anthony Joshua is all set to take on Daniel DuboisCredit: PAThis means we could witness a record-breaking figure of people tuning in to see whether AJ can continue his impressive run.Joshua, 34, hasn’t lost since his 2022 defeat against Oleksandr Uysk – the Francis Ngannou victory earlier this year made it five in a row.While Dubois left his last opponent Filip Hrgovic with cuts under both eyes before securing a TKO win.There’s no telling which way this thrilling bout will go with both itching to get their hands on the vacant IBF heavyweight belt.Read more on Anthony JoshuaBut we do know who the punditry team will be, and SunSport can reveal all.Who are the commentators and presenters for Joshua vs Dubois?TNT Sports Box OfficeTNT Sports Box Office has announced that TV favourite Laura Woods will be their main fight presenter.Former boxing champions Carl Frampton and Lennox Lewis will join Woods along with pundit legend Steve Bunce.Most read in BoxingWhile live commentary duties have been left in the safe hands of Darren Fletcher and Richie Woodhall.DAZN Mike Costello is the lead commentator for DAZN boxing coverage and will be the main man for AJ vs Dubois.Sergio Mora, Todd Grisham and former WBC Cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew are also expected to be on the panel.Sky Sports Box OfficeAnna Woodhouse is the lead presenter for Sky Sports and is expected to be your lady on the mic for this huge fight.Woodhouse will be joined by Adam Smith, Andy Scott, Johnny Nelson and Matt Macklin.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyWhat time is Joshua vs Dubois?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will take place from approximately 10:45pm BST.But this depends on the length of the undercard bouts.READ MORE SUN STORIESTNT Sports Box Office, Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN will all broadcast the huge event.Who else is on the Joshua vs Dubois card?Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – for IBF heavyweight titleJosh Kelly vs Liam SmithJoshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – for interim WBO light-heavyweight titleAnthony Cacace vs Josh Warrington – for IBF and IBO super-featherweight titleTyler Denny vs Hamzah Sheeraz Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley More

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      Daniel Dubois reveals the ILLEGAL MOVE he’s willing to use against Anthony Joshua to retain IBF heavyweight title

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      DANIEL DUBOIS is willing to get down and dirty to do a demolition job on Anthony Joshua this weekend.’Triple D’ makes his maiden defence of the IBF heavyweight title against the Watford warrior at Wembley on Saturday night.Daniel Dubois will throw down with Anthony Joshua at Wembley on Saturday nightCredit: MATCHROOMDubois will be making the first defence of his IBF heavyweight title against AJCredit: REUTERSTriple D is willing to go to extreme measures to have his hand raised at WembleyCredit: GettyThe Greenwich gladiator is a huge underdog going into his domestic dust-up with the golden boy of British boxing, despite being the defending champion.Dubois, 27, knows former two-time unified champ AJ will be the biggest test of his career and is willing to do whatever it takes to beat his former sparring partner – including sticking his nut on him.He said: “I’ll do whatever it takes to win. Do you know what I mean?”If it means rushing in, [a] dog fight, headbutts. Everything, you know? Anything to win and retain my belt.”READ MORE ON DUBOIS VS AJDubois and AJ almost came to blows during a heated sit-down face-off in June, with security stopping them from prematurely trading punches.Dubois didn’t cower to AJ’s threat of hitting him with a chair and doesn’t plan on doing so in the ring.When asked if he plans to hold the centre of the squared circle, he told Matchroom Boxing: “You guys are gonna see, don’t worry about that.”A whopping 96,000 fans will cram into Wembley to watch Dubois and Joshua duke it out for the prestigious red IBF strap.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSANTHONY JOSHUA VS DANIEL DUBOIS: All the information you need ahead of huge world title fight at WembleyAnd the magnitude of the moment isn’t lost on Dubious, who said: “This is big. This is big, man.”It ain’t the biggest, but this is big and I’m just really soaking it all up right now.Watch incredible Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois promo video directed by Guy Ritchie as fans call it ‘one for the ages'”It’s a great atmosphere and I just want to feed off the energy on Saturday.”Dubois got his hands on the IBF strap as a result of Oleksandr Usyk vacating the belt a month after his undisputed Saudi showdown with Tyson Fury in May.He won the interim title in early June with an eighth-round stoppage of Filip Hrgovic but was elevated to full champion status following Usyk’s vacation of the belt.But he doesn’t feel like a paper champion going into the biggest fight of his career.”I’m the champ,” he roared. “I don’t agree with that one. I’m the champ, for now. I’m the champ.”It will feel even better on Saturday when I win. “I’m just in the zone right now. It’s what I’ve wanted since I was a little kid.”Daniel Dubois doesn’t feel like a paper champion – despite not winning the IBF belt in the ringCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight deadline set… with Battle of Britain bout facing race against time to go ahead

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are facing a fight just to get their Battle of Britain over the line before the deadline. The British superstar pair and rivals have spent years circling each other with failed negotiations to finally share the ring. Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Tyson FuryCredit: GettyTyson Fury rematches Oleksandr Usyk on December 21Credit: GettyBut now their previously feuding promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have joined forces thanks to Saudi Arabia’s deeps financial pockets. Fury, 36, lost his WBC belt and undefeated record in May to Oleksandr Usyk, 37, who became the first four-belt heavyweight undisputed champion. They now rematch back in Riyadh on December 21 while Joshua, 34, challenges Daniel Dubois, 26, for the WBC strap on Saturday. Victory for AJ and Fury sets them up for a stunning grudge match next year. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh has maintained even in defeat the former world champs will get an offer to fight. And Hearn told BBC Sport: “I do think AJ-Fury will happen regardless of whether Fury wins or not, but the size of the fight depends on their next two results.” Asked whether there is a deadline of 2025, Hearn replied: “Yes, definitely.”Joshua and Fury guarantee themselves bigger purses if they both prevail victorious. Most read in BoxingJoshua vs Dubois fight predictions THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel DuboisCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd Hearn believes it sets up a bout of never-before-seen magnitude. He added: “If AJ beats Dubois and Fury beats Usyk, you’ve got the biggest fight in the history of the sport ever. “If one loses and the other wins, it’s still a monster fight.”Fury and Usyk are also expected to be in attendance for AJ’s title fight against Dubois at Wembley. Anthony Joshua reveals he swears by 12-word motto in brutal dig at Daniel Dubois before Wembley Stadium showdown More