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JEFF POWELL: Smashing his fist into a table with the primal force he intends on applying to the face of Daniel Dubois in front of a record ­Wembley Stadium crowd on Saturday, Joshua explodes verbally when asked about threatening his ­fellow Englishman with a chair during a television face-off. There are echoes of Joshua's own youth on the mean streets of Watford , from which he thanks boxing for saving him, when he moves on to the studio bust-up with Dubois.

The two British boxers will go toe-to-toe for the IBF heavyweight title at Wembley stadium in front of a record 96,000 fans as part of Riyadh Season. A victory could also position Joshua for a shot at the undisputed heavyweight crown, setting up a potential blockbuster clash against the winner of the highly anticipated Usyk versus Tyson Fury rematch in December. Many believe this highly-anticipated matchup will hinge on power, experience, and tactical prowess - with little to separate the two rivals.

Out with the old, in with the new? Anthony Joshua is set to face Daniel Dubois in front of a potential record crowd at Wembley Stadium on September 21 in what could be dubbed the biggest British heavyweight fight since Frank Bruno vs Lennox Lewis in 1993. With the two Londoners boasting a combined knockout ratio of over 90 per cent and only six out of their combined 54 fights going the distance, there promises to be fireworks. Dubois, who snubbed the 2020 Great British Olympic team in order to throw himself into the fire of heavyweight boxing, aged just 19, is blessed with explosive power having secured 20 of his 21 victories by way of knockout. 

JEFF POWELL: The insults fell as heavily as the rain on the stadium and as fast as the punches in the ring. The memories are being sharpened this weekend by the first domestic heavyweight fight approaching comparable magnitude with that storm-tossed night in Wales 31 years ago. This Saturday's IBF world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at Wembley is stirring echoes of the animosity which stalked Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno as they came to verbal as well as physical blows in the old Cardiff Arms Park on October 1 1993. Joshua has stoked the fires for his challenge for the IBF belt inherited by Dubois from Oleksandr Usyk by picking up and brandishing a chair in retaliatory anger when the younger London taunted him on a TV promo by saying: 'Let's do it right here.'

Ricky Hatton believes Anthony Joshua has undergone a significant transformation since his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk and expects an all-out 'war' between AJ and Daniel Dubois this weekend. Joshua and Dynamite Dubois will go toe-to-toe at Wembley stadium this weekend in front of a record-breaking 96,000 fans as part of the first Riyadh Season card to be held in the UK. A win over Daniel Dubois on Saturday night will place AJ in the elite company of three-time heavyweight world champions, joining the likes of Lennox Lewis and Muhammad Ali. A victory could also position Joshua for a shot at the undisputed heavyweight crown, setting up a potential blockbuster clash against the winner of the highly anticipated Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch in December.

Kellie Maloney has slammed Donald Trump as an 'arrogant and big-headed man' as she reflected on the moment she met the mogul. The boxing promoter, 71, previously crossed paths with the former President during her time working in the sport in 1992, and said he told her that she'd 'never make it without his help.' At the time Kellie, who was still known as Frank, was managing heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis.

OLIVER HOLT AT ROLAND GARROS: In the history of British sport, never did there beat a greater heart or burn a more defiant spirit than Andy Murray's. So when his tennis career came to an end on a court of red clay in a half-empty stadium at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne, a light went out. Murray's last match bore the same weight as Bobby Charlton's last game, Lennox Lewis's last fight, Jackie Stewart's last race, Ian Botham's last innings and Nick Faldo's last round.

Boxing fans have every reason to complain in 2024. Between pay-per-view prices, Ryan Garcia's positive steroid test, and the sport's ceaseless struggle to make compelling fights, there hasn't been much to appreciate. Yes, Oleksandr Usyk briefly became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000, but within weeks of his dramatic win over Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian icon was forced to relinquish his IBF belt due to the same procedural nonsense that has plagued the sport for years.  What boxing needs, according to arguably the best pound-for-pound pugilist in the world, is 'the best fighting the best.'

Tyson Fury has shutdown claims his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk could be in jeopardy by sharing a video of himself back in the gym training for their second undisputed title clash. Usyk beat Fury by split decision in Saudi Arabia on May 18 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world since Lennox Lewis. As a result, Fury opted to trigger their rematch clause. But, fans were concerned the rematch between Fury and Usyk would be cancelled after footage emerged of the Gypsy King being escorted out of a bar in Morecambe last week.

Oleksandr Usyk has shocked fans by revealing he wants to make a big career change after his rematch with Tyson Fury later this year. The Ukrainian defeated Fury this month in a spilt decision victory to become the first fighter since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999 to unify the belts.  He has cemented himself as the best heavyweight on the planet, having previously dominated the cruiserweight division.

Eddie Hearn has questioned the IBF's decision to allow Oleksandr Usyk to retain his heavyweight title for an immediate rematch with Tyson Fury.  The Ukrainian defeated Fury this month in a spilt decision victory to become the first fighter since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999 to unify the belts. However, Usyk was in danger of being stripped of his IBF Championship due to the fact he was meant to make a mandatory title defence against Croatia's Filip Hrgovic. 

Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has been confirmed for December this year.  The Gypsy King suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia, losing split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. It meant that Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

Oleksandr Usyk's merchandise store has been counterfeited just over a week after his historic win over Tyson Fury.  Usyk is currently recovering from his blockbuster clash against Tyson Fury on May 18, with the 37-year-old winning via split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. The Ukrainian's victory meant that he  became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

Tyson Fury has officially activated a rematch clause to fight Oleksandr Usyk, according to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum.  The Ukrainian defeated Fury last weekend in a spilt decision victory to become the first fighter since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999 to unify the belts. However, Usyk was in danger of being stripped of his IBF Championship due to the fact he was meant to make a mandatory title defence against Croatia's Filip Hrgovic. 

Tyson Fury has been handed a one-week ban from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk last weekend.    The Gypsy King suffered his first professional defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday in Saudi Arabia, losing split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. It meant that Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

Oleksandr Usyk has landed a role in Hollywood as he gets set to make his acting debut. Usyk is currently recovering from his blockbuster clash against Tyson Fury last Saturday, with the 37-year-old winning via split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. The Ukrainian's victory meant that he became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

Tyson Fury's promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that his fighter does plan to rematch Oleksandr Usyk later this year. The Ukrainian defeated the Gypsy King in a blockbuster clash on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, winning via split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. It meant that Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

OLIVER HOLT: A year or so after Lennox Lewis had become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, he fought David Tua, a heavy-handed New Zealander, in November 2000 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas for the WBC, IBF and IBO versions of the crown. It was the first time I had been to a heavyweight world title fight in Vegas and I bought into a lot of the hype about Tua's devastating left hook and the evidence of a record that showed he had knocked out decent fighters like John Ruiz and Hasim Rahman. The thing was, Tua was a small guy. For a heavyweight boxer, anyway. He was 5ft 10ins tall, compared to Lewis, who was 6ft 5ins and approaching the end of the prime of his career. Still, many wondered whether Tua's power would discomfort the champion.

The Ukrainian defeated the Gypsy King in a blockbuster clash on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, winning via split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. It meant that Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles. Usyk was rushed to hospital after the fight for urgent medical treatment, with Fury claiming he had broken his jaw.

Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren won the race to get his hands on a bespoke luxury watch commemorating Oleksandr Usyk's undisputed heavyweight title fight against Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian defeated the Gypsy King in a blockbuster clash on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, winning via split decision after the judges scored the bout 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. It meant that Usyk became the first boxer since Lennox Lewis in 1999 to unify the heavyweight division after taking the WBC title off Fury, which was added to his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO titles.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has criticised Tyson Fury's gameplan against Usyk after the English man lost for the first time in his career.

Tyson Fury has questioned the advice offered by team in the final rounds in his world heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk. The Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the Ukrainian on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, while Fury was left to reflect on the first defeat of his professional career.

Billed as the Ring of Fire, this gutsy showdown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was arguably the biggest of the 21st century. Fury lost his spotless record of 35 wins without defeat and though he claimed he wanted to activate the rematch clause, the reaction to his prospects has been mixed. Lennox Lewis, the former undisputed champion until he retired in 2004, wrote on X: 'Fury will learn from this and he'll be back! Losing is also part of the game, it's how you respond to a loss that makes all the difference.'

Oleksandr Usyk knocked Tyson Fury down during the ninth round of their undisputed heavyweight bout on Saturday night, before going on to claim a split-decision victory over the British fighter.  Two judges scored the fight 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour, while the final judge gave the fight to Fury 114-113. It was a historic fight, with he Ukrainian fighter subsequently being crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion champion of the world for the first time in the four-belt era - and becoming the first fighter to hold all the belts in the division since Lennox Lewis in 1999.