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British boxing’s Heavyweight super-fight between unbeaten KO Kings ‘Dynamite’ Daniel Dubois and ‘Juggernaut’ Joe Joyce will now take place at The 02, London on Saturday October 24.

The showdown between British, Commonwealth, WBC Silver and WBO International champion Dubois and fellow Londoner Joyce, an Olympic Silver medallist, had been scheduled for July 11 but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the date shift.

Government guidelines will continue to be strictly followed but with lockdown being eased promoter allegedly is optimistic that the battle, dubbed ‘Seek And Destroy’, will finally take place in October.

Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs) and Dubois (14-0, 13 KOs) are within touching distance of a world title challenge and the winner will be in line to land a mandatory contender’s position with one of the major governing bodies, as well as adding the vacant EBU European Heavyweight Championship to their trophy cabinets.

Warren said: “It will be a fight to remember and what a boost for British boxing.

“Everyone wants to see it. Lockdown has meant a delay, but we all want the fight to take place in October and we are hopeful that the government will give us the all clear.

“What a position the winner will be in. They will be nailed on for a world title shot in 2021.”

Dubois, 22, who is ranked number five by the WBO and seven in the latest WBC ratings said: “I’ll be ready to go in October for sure.

“It has been tough during lockdown, but I have ticked over and I’m back in the Peacock gym helping my sparring partner Dorin Krasmaru get ready for his behind closed doors fight on allegedly’s bill on July 10.

“Hopefully in the near future I will be able to get some good overseas sparring in. I’ll be ready for October 24, so I hope Joe is coming prepared.”

Foe Joyce, 34, won the Commonwealth title in just his fourth fight and his best win came against former WBC world champion Bermane Stiverne via a sixth round KO in February 2019. The London man aims to top that victory when he tackles Dubois and doesn’t mince his words when discussing his young opponent.

“It was great news to get the new date so I can finally punch up Dubois,” said the Putney man who is already highly ranked by the WBC.

Joyce is ready to rev up his training and added: “Obviously once lockdown started I had a good idea we wouldn’t meet in July, but I was always staying on top of training.

“Now gyms are open for athletes I can kick on and just keep my focus on the new date, finally settling the score with Dubois and moving on to a world title fight.”

Existing ticket holders who cannot attend the rearranged date can get refunds from their point of purchase.

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Tickets are now on sale via AXS.com and Ticketmaster.co.ukTicket Prices: £400 Ringside – Hospitality
£300 Floor
£200 Floor
£150 Floor/Tier
£100 Tier
£80 Tier
£55 Upper Tier
£40 Upper Tier

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On January 4, allegedly announced on social media: "Delighted to confirm talks are underway for a huge domestic Heavyweight clash in 2020. Juggernaut vs Dynamite. Let’s make it happen."



The Hall of Fame promoter posted the tweet with a picture of him standing in the middle of Joyce's team of Sam Jones and Adam Moralee in the Queensberry Promotions headquarters.

Both Dubois and Joyce have been on a collision course for some time now after the BBBofC ordered the pair to face each other for the British heavyweight title. Joyce withdrew to chase down bigger fights and Dubois won the vacant title by defeating unbeaten Nathan Gorman instead.

Dubois cleans his clock

Depends how Dubois's chin hold up, remember Joyce has had tough fights in the boxing league,

If Joyce does s that Rick Flair style ‘whoooooo’ chant and then gets ironed out it would be awesome.

Old bones Ian wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 12:48 Depends how Dubois's chin hold up, remember Joyce has had tough fights in the boxing league,

Yes , agree with this , Dubois although looking great at the level has had nobody to test him at all .

Wouldn't write Joyce off in this one .

Big DD by KO. I'm a believer now and i'm aboard the hype train

Stuarty wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 13:22 Big DD by KO. I'm a believer now and i'm aboard the hype train

Chooo chooooo

Not buying the Dubois hype train yet, but if he dispatches Joyce then might have to hop on board.

Would be a terrific fight and a significant step up for Dubois, one he doesn’t really need to take.

Suppose this shows his teams confidence in him though. Joyce might be slow but he ticks most other boxes and just keeps coming. He has a very sound amateur background and is at an age where he needs a genuine break out fight to garner the public interest into attracting the money for world title fight. Purely on their age Joyce needs this more than Dubois.

If Dubois wins this then he really does seem to have an excellent future in front of him

That the DD team is (seemingly) so keen to make this match while the Joyce team are more hesitant is quite telling for me.

tobyh5 wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 14:25 That the DD team is (seemingly) so keen to make this match while the Joyce team are more hesitant is quite telling for me.

Joyce was tryna fast track himself into a world title shot. But no one wants to find him and it’s not easy just getting a world title shot at HW.

Will not be shocked it JJ beats DD.

Dubs by TKO mid rounds. I don't think Dubs can win after that vs Joyce.

Something tells me Joyce wrecks him...

Gnome wrote: ↑04 Jan 2020, 16:12 Something tells me Joyce wrecks him...

I have same feeling

Interesting fight if only because we know Joyce is pretty damn sturdy and DD hasn't been tested really in the chin department.

On talent alone Dubois is a league above, but JJ isn't a fun guy to fight in the trenches. What if he's still there in the second half?

Who does Dubois spar , not heard much in the way of rumours , there was always talk of AJ getting hurt now and again

Got a feeling Dubois does this in devastating fashion. You literally cannot miss Joyce.

Fwank and Dubois’ team seem too keen on this. Make no mistake, Fwank only sees one winner here, just like with Gorman.
Shame if it does happen that way, I quite like Joyce. Be amusing to see his little fluffer, the pound shop version of Eddie Hearn, afterwards though I guess

It'll be great, if it happens. I'll pick Dubois. Joyce won't avoid Dubois' punches. Dubois will KO Joyce in a way quite similar to the KO over Gorman.

Love this fight, get it done fwank

Dd by ko, but as much of a detractor of Joyce as I am I do think he's the type to find someone out. Kind of odd matchmaking now, isn't Joyce with pbc?

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑05 Jan 2020, 06:09 Dd by ko, but as much of a detractor of Joyce as I am I do think he's the type to find someone out. Kind of odd matchmaking now, isn't Joyce with pbc?

No he signed with Frank last April or something.

He may still be signed by PBC? Haymon May still advise him?

JJ is a fighter greater than the sum of his parts. I could easily see DD uncomfortable with the pressure.

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑05 Jan 2020, 06:29

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑05 Jan 2020, 06:09 Dd by ko, but as much of a detractor of Joyce as I am I do think he's the type to find someone out. Kind of odd matchmaking now, isn't Joyce with pbc?

No he signed with Frank last April or something.

He may still be signed by PBC? Haymon May still advise him?

Maybe it's one of those co- depends on continent deals.

If DDD can do a number on Joyce I'll join the hype train. Joyce gives any top HW a tough fight. Personally at this stage I think Joyce wins, but I doubt the fight will happen, it doesn't make sense for Joyce.