Daniel Dubois has vowed to “destroy” Anthony Joshua when the British heavyweights meet, with any showdown between the pair probably clinching the IBF title.
Dubois stopped Filip Hrgovic within the eighth spherical in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening, along with his Croatian opponent affected by cuts above each eyes.
The victory earned Dubois an interim IBF belt and the 26-year-old might be promoted to full world title if Alexander Usyk is compelled to vacate the belt after his rematch with Tyson Fury is confirmed for December 21.
Dubois, who might additionally problem Joshua for the vacant title, mentioned of the doable conflict: “That is what I’ve heard [that Joshua could be next]so let’s have a look at.
“[Being world champion] it is a dream. That is what I need: from preventing for a world title to getting an opportunity to win the rattling factor outright.
“I will take down Joshua. It is solely going to get higher from right here.”
Joshua: I’ve to select off my opponents one after the other
Joshua mentioned of going through Dubois or Zhilei Zhang, who knocked out Deontay Wilder within the fifth spherical this weekend: “I’ve to take them one after the other.
“It will not be simple, however that is my mentality. So come one, come all…
“He [Dubois] has been in more durable battles so he turns into hardened. He made his means up the steps, let’s have a look at what occurs quickly.
“Wembley, O2, York Corridor – wherever they put me, I am completely satisfied to battle. Anywhere, I am going to come and do my job.
Reflecting on Wilder’s defeat and his future within the sport, Joshua added: “Come on in order for you, however he is received a household and he is received a life outdoors of boxing.
“If he needs to go once more, let him go once more. However eventually, Father Time will meet up with you, everybody.”
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