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.
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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?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.