Anthony Joshua is gearing up for another significant night in September, continuing his journey as a pivotal figure in British boxing. Initially celebrated as a poster boy with widespread popularity and impressive sell-out events at venues like Wembley and the Principality in Cardiff, Joshua swiftly rose to become a unified world champion. However, his career encountered setbacks with a surprising loss to Andy Ruiz Jr., though he redeemed himself in a rematch. Subsequently, Joshua faced consecutive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk.

Despite doubts from critics, Joshua has rebounded with four consecutive victories, positioning himself on the brink of becoming a three-time world champion. His upcoming bout against fellow Brit and current IBF belt holder Daniel Dubois holds significant stakes, especially since Dubois claimed the title after Usyk vacated it.

While Joshua enters the fight as the favorite, Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan cautions that a loss, particularly a fourth career defeat, could severely impact Joshua’s future in the sport. McGuigan also underscores the importance for Dubois to avoid another significant loss, given his recent setbacks against Joe Joyce and Usyk.

The match between Joshua and Dubois is poised to be a critical moment for both fighters, determining their paths toward potential world title opportunities and shaping their respective legacies in boxing.