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Anthony Joshua Eyes World Heavyweight Title Against Daniel Dubois
Anthony Joshua, the renowned British boxer, is set to pursue his ambition of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion. This opportunity presents itself as he faces off against the current IBF titleholder, Daniel Dubois, in a much-anticipated bout at Wembley Stadium. The event has drawn a substantial crowd, with a record-breaking 96,000 fans in attendance, including several notable figures from the world of sports and entertainment.
Ahead of the heavyweight title clash, Liam Gallagher, former frontman of the legendary British rock band Oasis, took to the stage to perform. His rendition of classics “Rock ‘N’ Roll Star,” “Supersonic,” and “Cigarettes & Alcohol” served as a fitting prelude to the night’s main event. Gallagher’s performance is especially significant as it marks his first appearance since announcing Oasis’s upcoming reunion, scheduled for 2025. The reunion tour will include multiple shows at Wembley, promising a resurgence of their iconic 1990s sound.
In the crowd, spectators included boxing heavyweights like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, as well as celebrities such as Conor McGregor and pop icon Emma Bunton. The match between Joshua and Dubois is critical not only for Joshua’s future but also for setting up a potential showdown with the winner of an anticipated rematch between Fury and Usyk.
The evening also featured several notable undercard fights. Joshua Buatsi secured the WBO Interim light heavyweight championship title with a split-decision victory over Willy Hutchinson. Additionally, Hamzah Sheeraz triumphed over Tyler Denny with a second-round stoppage to claim the European middleweight title. In other matches, Mark Chamberlain suffered a shock defeat to Josh Padley, while Josh Kelly claimed a majority decision win over Ishmael Davis. Anthony Cacace rounded off the undercard matches by defeating Josh Warrington.
The event is accessible to boxing fans globally through various broadcasting platforms. Despite being part of TNT Sports events, the fight can be purchased without a subscription on EE TV and the discovery+ app. Prime Video also offers the bout as a pay-per-view event, allowing fans to watch this high-stakes fight from the comfort of their homes.