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Daniel Dubois To Defend IBF Heavyweight Title Against Anthony Joshua At Wembley Stadium

Newly-minted IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will make the first defense of his title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on September 21.

Dubois has been crowned champion after Oleksandr Usyk, who became the undisputed ruler with a May victory over Tyson Fury, relinquished the IBF title to allow the London heavyweights to fight for the belt.

Joshua will bid to become a heavyweight champion for the third time in his lucrative and decorated career against a man he has shared sparring rounds with in the past.

Both are members of the heavyweight division’s ‘in-form club’, with Dubois coming off stoppage wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic and Joshua posting one-sided victories over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou.

The Wembley stadium bill will include the WBO interim light-heavyweight title fight between 18-0 (13 KOs) Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, 18-1 (13 KOs), a middleweight bout between European champion Tyler Denny, 19-2-3 (1 KO), and the highly-regarded Hamzah Sheeraz, 20-0 (16 KOs), and Ireland’s IBF southpaw super featherweight champion will make the first defense of the title he won from Joe Cordina in May. There is also an interesting middleweight clash between Liverpool veteran Liam Smith, 33-4-1 (20 KOs), and 15-1-1 (8 KOs) Josh Kelly, while Portsmouth lightweight Mark Chamberlain, 16-0 (12 KOs), is on the bill against fellow unbeaten contender Josh Padley, 14-0 (4 KOs).

There was strong speculation that the heavyweight rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke would be included on the bill, but that is now likely to go ahead on a separate bill on Sky Sports.

More to follow.

What’s everyone think of this fight?

Undercard ain’t too bad. Can’t really pick clear winners.. which is a good thing.

Sheeraz, imo, stops him.

I’m glad Tyler is getting the fight/payday - it’s a great story.

However he will be well out of his depth against Sheeraz, who looks abit special.

Hamza early KO.

Manchester Hitman wrote: ↑26 Jun 2024, 22:19 I’m glad Tyler is getting the fight/payday - it’s a great story.

However he will be well out of his depth against Sheeraz, who looks abit special.

Hamza early KO.

Words out my mouth bud. Maybe not early tho, mid. Guessing the round is where the money is here. Love to see the Denny upset tho

Press Release

On Saturday, September 21st at Wembley Stadium in London, England, middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz, will challenge European Ccampion Tyler Denny. On the same card, which is presented by Riyadh Season, is the IBF heavyweight title fight between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua (in addition to five other bouts). Although the challenger for this bout, the 25 year-old Hamzah is the favorite. He has an undefeated record of 20 wins in 20 fights, winning 16 by knockouts. Denny, 32 years old, has a record of 19 wins in 24 fights, winning one by knockout, with 2 losses, one by knockout and 3 draws. He hasn't lost since 2019 and is coming off a win over Felix Cash in June.

Fight Week!!

Well played the BT commentator on Arsenal game who just enthusiastically announced that Tyler Denny versus Hamzah Sheeraz would be on the boxing pay-per-view on Saturday night, like he or nearly everyone listening actually knew who they were.

I like this fight. Sheeraz is the real deal I think. Denny's fighting his way to this level is admirable though.

As ever with me, does anyone know what the likely purses will be?

Fight Night

Sheeraz with the stoppage win.

Was it stopped too quickly?

Fast win by Hamza, ready for the big stage already.

He's so talented. I hope Denny got a good pay day he's a likeable character

Sheeraz is headed for super stardom.

goose 5 wrote: ↑22 Sep 2024, 12:20 Sheeraz is headed for super stardom.

Don't get carried away.

Biggest object to stardom is the division he's in. MW is so devoid of stars. Theres little in way of big fights, and nothing domestically.

Guess all he can do his fight whoever he can to get a world title. Seevwhere that takes him.

He may lose some of his physical advantages at SMW. Big jump.

I really rate Sheeraz, tight guard, doesn’t waste punches and clearly hits hard. Have to wait to see what his chin in like but looking good so far.

hopefully wont turn down a world title chance again if he gets one , looks good

Controversial wrote: ↑22 Sep 2024, 20:07 I really rate Sheeraz, tight guard, doesn’t waste punches and clearly hits hard. Have to wait to see what his chin in like but looking good so far.

He definitely felt a couple of Ammo's shots.

Adames be a great fight. Defo get his chin checked, but winnable.