Joshua can't force Dubois rematch

So, according to what Frank Warren has told British media, Anthony Joshua didn't have a rematch clause going into the Dubois fight. AJ has a contractual obligation for one more fight with Riyadh Season - that's his deal with the Saudis. But Dubois doesn't have to give him a rematch according to Queensbury. Team Dubois would love to do it again it seems and think it would be even more devastating second time around, and easy money for DDD. The boxing pundits are pretty much unanimous that there shouldn't be a rematch, with Simon Jordan being the only contrary voice. Most want AJ to retire or have one last fight against Fury. I would like to see that if Fury loses vs Usyk. But even this older, less mobile version of Fury should still handle Joshua easily. He might have to carry him for the first few rounds just so it doesn't end too quickly. AJ could always land one and change the fight, but that's a 10%-20% chance of happening. Interview: www. youtube. com/watch?v=92covzCx2ts

Comments (20)

STREET_CLEANER

DDD might take the fight because the amount of money that the Saudis pay. He won't get that anywhere.

1y ago

_Rexy_

I think Joshua getting cracked early had a strong influence on what came next, with the right game-plan I think he can subdue Dubois and land the shots he needs to get him out of there. To answer your latter question Joshua beat (a likely juiced) Dillion Whyte, I suppose everyone would claim Dubois beats Whyte, but that's not a given for me either, even now. So he'll be fine as long as he has a better game plan, and he doesn't get punched while trying to execute that game plan, because if he gets hit it all goes out the window?

1y ago

hugh_grant

I think Josh can do much better in a rematch but not sure Josh can best ddd. DDD stopped 2 hard chin guys in jarrel and flip. Josh not tough chinned enough to last. I think Josh can last, but might be too cautious to get points win. So Josh best chance is to get ddd outta there

1y ago

The_Big_Dunn

dubois is trying to enforce a rematch clause on AJ lol I see what you did here.

1y ago

kafkod

I just think he has more in his locker as a boxer than Dubois does, and that should tell next time, kind of like Eubank Jr and Liam Smith. Both got ambushed and paid the price. But, there's a caveat with AJ, he is 34 with some hard fights through the years and it may well be showing in his performance now. It looked to me like DD's physical attributes, and the way he uses them, are all wrong for AJ at this stage of career. AJ did rock him though, right before getting nailed himself at the finish, so there is a glimmer of hope there for him. Imo, if there is a rematch AJ should do what he talked about doing in his post-fight interview- roll the dice. Stand his ground at the first bell, slug it out and hope for the best. It would be fun to watch, while it lasted.

1y ago

Weebler_I

I picked AJ to beat DD, but what I saw in their fight doesn't fill me with confidence that he could pull it off second time around. I just think he has more in his locker as a boxer than Dubois does, and that should tell next time, kind of like Eubank Jr and Liam Smith. Both got ambushed and paid the price. But, there's a caveat with AJ, he is 34 with some hard fights through the years and it may well be showing in his performance now.

1y ago

kafkod

I think Joshua getting cracked early had a strong influence on what came next, with the right game-plan I think he can subdue Dubois and land the shots he needs to get him out of there. To answer your latter question Joshua beat (a likely juiced) Dillion Whyte, I suppose everyone would claim Dubois beats Whyte, but that's not a given for me either, even now. Correct, but I can't imagine any game plan by team AJ that would stop that happening again in a rematch. Not an immediate rematch, at any rate.

1y ago

kafkod

I think Joshua wins a rematch, not many will be saying that, but he's able fighter who can make adjustments with time. I picked AJ to beat DD, but what I saw in their fight doesn't fill me with confidence that he could pull it off second time around.

1y ago

kafkod

Plus you know Hearn and AJ would drag that "immediate rematch" out like they did with Usyk too. Matchroom loves just holding up divisons. AJ agreed to step aside from his contracted immediate rematch with Usyk to allow Usyk to fight Fury for the undisputed crown, but Fury scuppered that by saying he would need a tune up first. And it wasn't Matchroom who put the division on hold for 2 years so Fury and Wilder could fight each other 3 times.

1y ago

Weebler_I

I think not. I think Dubois has his number, just as Usyk did, just a different way. How many big strong young lions that can punch did Joshua beat? I think Joshua getting cracked early had a strong influence on what came next, with the right game-plan I think he can subdue Dubois and land the shots he needs to get him out of there. To answer your latter question Joshua beat (a likely juiced) Dillion Whyte, I suppose everyone would claim Dubois beats Whyte, but that's not a given for me either, even now.

1y ago

JakeTheBoxer

I think Joshua wins a rematch, not many will be saying that, but he's able fighter who can make adjustments with time. I think not. I think Dubois has his number, just as Usyk did, just a different way. How many big strong young lions that can punch did Joshua beat?

1y ago

Weebler_I

I think Joshua wins a rematch, not many will be saying that, but he's able fighter who can make adjustments with time.

1y ago

hugh_grant

Josh will want to avenge loss and I'm sure ddd would be happy to oblige in future it don't need to be next. Fight zhang, and then parker maybe?

1y ago

JakeTheBoxer

Dubois should rematch Joshua. he beats him again. It is the biggest fight for him outside Fury - Usyk winner. Dubois can lose to every other top 10 guy IMO. He would be crazy if he fought Bakole for example.

1y ago

Smash

dubois is trying to enforce a rematch clause on AJ

1y ago

_Rexy_

They can fight again after DuBois fights the Fury v Usyk winner in 2025. No f-cking way AJ should be allowed to exercise that clause before. Besides, he needs a long break to get that chin screw tightened. Plus you know Hearn and AJ would drag that "immediate rematch" out like they did with Usyk too. Matchroom loves just holding up divisons.

1y ago

The_Big_Dunn

1y ago

Smash

I cannot imagine why Team Joshua would want a rematch with DDD. Difficult opponent for A.J., as any huge puncher would be. Rematches should be reserved for competitive contests, which Dubois - Joshua was certainly not. smith spanked eubank in 1 & eubank spanked smith in 2

1y ago

Smash

so is this a bit like some guy losing & then saying yes he has a rematch clause but its with a promoter lol

1y ago

Willow_The_Wisp

1y ago