According to promoter Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua holds a psychological advantage heading into his upcoming heavyweight world title fight against Daniel Dubois. Hearn noted that Joshua, aiming to reclaim the IBF crown vacated by Oleksandr Usyk, is displaying a newfound assertiveness and maturity as he prepares to become a three-time world champion in their September clash at Wembley Stadium.
The dynamics between Joshua and Dubois initially soured, leading to the cancellation of their first scheduled fight after Joshua felt disrespected and tensions escalated. This incident marked a departure from Joshua’s usual composed demeanor both in and out of the ring. However, Hearn believes that Joshua’s current approach reflects his acceptance of his career stage and achievements, suggesting a less guarded and more confident mindset.
“He’s always had that edge,” Hearn explained to SportsBoom.com. “But I think he’s a lot less guarded now. When he won the Olympics, he came through that GB school, which can be very corporate, and that’s been amazing for the sport.”
As the bout approaches, Hearn’s observations underscore Joshua’s evolving mentality and readiness to assert himself in the highly anticipated title showdown against Dubois.
