Rematch Will Happen: Frank Warren Reveals Why He No Longer Thinks Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois Rematch Will Happen

After his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua‘s promoter Eddie Hearn was certain that his charge would want an immediate rematch.

‘AJ’ entered the ring that night at Wembley Stadium a sizeable favourite to become three-time titleholder against newly elevated IBF World Heavyweight Champion Dubois.

The 27-year-old upset the odds with a knockdown in the first that Joshua never really recovered from. The more seasoned heavyweight admirably made it five rounds before Dubois put an end to things with a well-timed right hand.

Post-fight, Joshua was humble in defeat and took it well. Though he didn’t mention the rematch himself, Hearn was adamant that it would be the path he wanted to take.

Dubois welcomed it, alongside his own promoter Frank Warren, who said a second fight was a ‘no brainer’ on their part due to the emphatic victory and the money on the table

There was talk of it happening in February on a Riyadh Season card that would host the second battle of the promoters between Hearn’s Matchroom and Warren’s Queensberry.

Now, however, Warren has told the Daily Mail that he believes it is unlikely.

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“I don’t believe that when it comes to it Joshua is going to risk taking that fight. Not after being knocked out like that.”

After confirming Dubois would still defend his belt in February, Warren added:

“Then I would like to see Daniel rematch that defeat by Usyk in a fight I still believe he won with a legal body shot, not a low blow.”

That all depends on how Oleksandr Usyk gets on in his own rematch against Tyson Fury, set for December 21. The Ukrainian won the unified titles from Joshua, defended them against Dubois and added the final belt – the WBC – by beating Fury earlier this year.

It’s believed that ‘AJ’ could instead wait to see how that fight plays out and go straight into a long-awaited clash with Fury should he lose for a second time.

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Rematch: “He Won’t Take It”

Anthony Joshua was stunned by Daniel Dubois in his attempt to become a three-time world heavyweight champion at Wembley Stadium.

Though ‘AJ’ stepped through the ropes a sizeable favourite, it was newly-elevated IBF Champion Dubois who immediately grabbed control. Backed by his stellar and stiff jab, the younger man worked his way in and dropped Joshua in the first

He would touch the canvas twice more before having some success in the fifth round, but Dubois put an end to that and the contest entirely with a right hand that Joshua couldn’t get up from.

The defeat has thrown many things into doubt for Joshua: his future in the sport, chances of becoming world champion again and a long-awaited bout with Tyson Fury.

Speaking to The Stomping Ground, Fury said that he was ‘deflated’ at ringside due to the prospect of their bout no longer being as big.

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“I was the only sad person there. I was completely deflated. It will still be big but it won’t be as big.”

He then said that there was little respect shown to Dubois pre-fight.

“People thought it was the Anthony Joshua show. He’s going to fight this world champion and knock him over and nobody was respecting Dubois. It shouldn’t be like this. I said why don’t you put some respect on that world champion’s name. Karma is a b***h it really is.”

On an immediate rematch, of which ‘AJ’s team are currently considering, ‘The Gypsy King’ says it won’t happen. If it does, he believes Joshua loses again.

“No I don’t think he can [win a rematch]. I don’t think he’ll take a rematch.”

Fury is currently preparing for a return fight of his own against Oleksandr Usyk in which he will have the chance to avenge his only career defeat and win the WBA, WBC and WBO titles.

With Clause, Daniel Dubois has discussed the prospects of a rematch with Anthony Joshua as well as his desire for a second fight with world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Daniel Dubois has sent Anthony Joshua a stark message claiming his opponent would have “demons on his mind” in the build-up to any potential rematch.

Last month, the pair fought at Wembley Stadium, and despite Joshua entering as the heavy favourite, he found himself struggling from the first round. Dubois dropped him four times en route to a triumphant fifth-round knockout, successfully defending his IBF title.

Many boxing pundits have said Joshua should retire after the defeat. However, he believes there will be another chance to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, even after falling to a fourth career defeat

Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, wants ‘Dynamite’ to return to the ring early next year and has indicated an openness to a second showdown with Joshua, with the potential to headline the scheduled February 22 fight night in Riyadh.

Ahead of this, Dubois believes Joshua will be facing inner turmoil. The IBF champion told BoxNation: “He’ll have a lot of demons playing on his mind.

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“Who knows if people are talking him into it? I don’t know. I know from my side I’m ready to go out there and show the world that I’m the king.”

Some suggest that ‘Triple D’ should take on the victor of the Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch later this year, but a rematch with AJ seems to be a more likely scenario. However, Dubois has openly stated that he has unfinished business with the Ukrainian champion.

Last year, ‘Dynamite’ and him met in the ring, with the British fighter knocking Usyk down with a body shot that the referee controversially deemed a low blow. Usyk ultimately secured a knockout victory in the ninth round.

“That’s unfinished business,” Dubois said. “I want to get that one right. I want to do it properly and finish him. It will be a good fight, a unification fight, that’s massive.