The highly anticipated IBF heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois is set for September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium in England.
Ahead of the bout, Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has placed a $10,000 bet on Joshua to emerge victorious. Adesanya revealed his wager via an Instagram post on September 17, 2024, showing he predicted Joshua would win between the 10th and 12th rounds, with a potential payout of $50,000.
The showdown, expected to attract 96,000 fans, marks Dubois’ debut at England’s national stadium, while Joshua is familiar with the venue. The pressure will be on Dubois, whose team is led by trainer Don Charles. Despite the odds, Dubois has confidently declared his intention to knock out Joshua.
Get Instantly Update By: Joining Our Whatapps and Telegram Channel
“I plan to knock him out,” the 26-year-old Dubois told Sky Sports. “That’s the mindset and the goal going into this fight.”
Joshua, 33, comes into the fight on a four-win streak, including a knockout victory over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.