Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Fight start time and undercard results as heavyweights clash at Wembley tonight

Follow live as Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF belt, in front of a record crowd of 96,000

Guy Ritchie-directed trailer for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois is released

Anthony Joshua will box Daniel Dubois in an all-British heavyweight title fight tonight, with a domestic-record crowd expected to fill out Wembley Stadium.

It is believed that 96,000 fans will be present to see Joshua challenge Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, as “AJ” bids to become a three-time world champion.

The 34-year-old lost the unified belts to Oleksandr Usyk on points in 2021 and failed to regain them in a rematch in 2022, but he has since won four straight fights. That run consisted of a decision victory over Jermaine Franklin plus knockouts of Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and – most recently – UFC star Francis Ngannou in March.

Meanwhile, Dubois also failed to overcome Usyk, losing to the Ukrainian via stoppage last year, before Usyk became undisputed champion against Tyson Fury in May. Since then, however, Dubois has stopped Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, with his win over the latter bringing the interim IBF title.

Dubois, 27, was then elevated to regular champion when Usyk vacated the official belt. And tonight’s winner at Wembley could get a shot at redemption against Usyk, if the unbeaten southpaw defeats Fury again in December.

Follow live updates from Joshua vs Dubois and the undercard, below.

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE

• Anthony Joshua returns to the ring in blockbuster heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois
• Joshua aiming to win IBF belt and become a three-time world champion
• Dubois could set up a unifying fight with Oleksandr Usyk if he beats Joshua
• Liam Gallagher set to perform at 9pm before main event

[21 September 2024 16:28 · Will Castle]

Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley

Round three

Padley is connecting and it’s showing - Chamberlain’s got a cut on the bridge of his nose. Luckily, the blood is trickling down his nose rather than into his eye, but the favourite is nevertheless frustrated.

A couple of stiff shots from Padley as the pair get tied up. The Doncaster boy is finding joy with his right hook.

Round four

Padley is doing exactly what he’s got to do. He’s picking his moments well, he’s been quick on his feet and most importantly, he’s stayed out of trouble. We know how hard Chamberlain can hit and as of yet, Padley hasn’t been hurt.

Chamberlain has now picked up another cut on the other side of his right eye, with his brow now subject to a blood sandwich. Nice couple body shots towards the end of the round from Chamberlain before clipping with an uppercut.

[21 September 2024 16:20 · Will Castle]

Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley

Round one

Padley confusing Chamberlain, showing off a good variety of strikes and seeing success with the level changes.

A good start from the underdog.

Round two

Chamberlain getting on the front foot and working well with the jab, forcing Padley into the ropes. Padley is fighting back and has a lot of body to aim at.

Padley still finding some success but Chamberlain has been a lot more physical in the second. The corner have asked for more aggression for Turki’s darling boy and they’ve got that.

[21 September 2024 16:20 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Joshua v Dubois – Tale of the Tape:

Anthony Joshua v Daniel Dubois

34 Age 27

31 Fights 23

28 Wins 21

25 KOs 20

0 Draws 0

3 Losses 2

162 Rounds boxed 90

6ft 6in Height 6ft 5in

Orthodox Stance Orthodox

82in Reach 78in

18 stones 0lbs Weight 17 stones 10 lbs

[21 September 2024 16:09 · Will Castle]

Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Moments away from Wembley curtain raiser

We’re just moments from the first bout of the undercard as Mark Chamberlain locks horns with Josh Padley.

A battle of two unbeaten prospects, Chamberlain is the golden child of boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh and has won his last two fights in Saudi Arabia by stoppage.

The doors have only just opened at Wembley - it’s closer to 96 fans currently in attendance rather than the estimated 96,000 that will pack the stands in about five hours from now.

[21 September 2024 16:00 · Alex Pattle]

Joshua Buatsi on friendship with Anthony Joshua: ‘Fight days aren’t for chatting to each other’

When Joshua Buatsi arrives at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, there will be no seeking out familiar faces – not even a face as familiar as Anthony Joshua’s.

And to Buatsi, Joshua’s face is even more familiar than it is to the average boxing fan. The two Joshuas have been good friends for years, and Saturday will mark the fourth time they have shared a fight card. In 2017 and 2018, Buatsi competed on the undercard of “AJ”’s victories over Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. In 2019, Buatsi was there at Madison Square Garden to do a job when Joshua, for the first time in his professional career, failed to do his own and lost to Andy Ruiz Jr.

This evening, Buatsi will be there again, facing Willy Hutchinson at Wembley before Joshua headlines against Daniel Dubois, the reigning IBF heavyweight champion.

[21 September 2024 15:40 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Andy Ruiz defeat made me ‘mentally strong’, says Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua insists his shock defeat by Andy Ruiz has forged the mindset that will enable him to become a three-time world heavyweight champion at Wembley on Saturday.

Joshua challenges for Daniel Dubois’ IBF belt knowing victory would complete a period of rebuilding after losses to Ruiz in 2019 and then twice to Oleksandr Usyk left his career on the brink.

Now riding a five-fight winning streak, the 34-year-old from Watford views the seismic upset in New York as a seminal moment.

[21 September 2024 15:20 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Daniel Dubois weighs in at career-high 17st 10lbs ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Daniel Dubois tipped the scales at a career-high 17st 10lbs for the first defence of his IBF world heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua at Wembley on Saturday.

Dubois registered 3lbs heavier than for his most recent victory, an eighth-round stoppage on cuts of Croatian Filip Hrgovic in June, while Joshua tipped the scales 4lbs heavier at 18st.

[21 September 2024 15:00 · Alex Pattle]

How to watch Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

Tonight’s fight will air live on DAZN worldwide, including in the UK and US. The pay-per-view is priced at £19.99, and you can purchase a subscription to DAZN here, with plans starting at £14.99 a month.

New subscribers who buy the pay-per-view and sign up to a Monthly Flex Offer will receive a seven-day free trial; those who choose the Instalment Offer will get one month free; and those picking the Annual Offer will receive a 15 per cent discount.

DAZN has apps available for all of the following platforms: Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Amazon Fire Tablet, Android Phone & Tablet, iPhone & iPad, Android TV, LG, Smart TV, Panasonic Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, SmartCast, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Roku.

In the UK, Joshua vs Dubois will also air live on Sky Sports Box Office for £19.95, and on TNT Sports Box Office for £19.99. The TNT pay-per-view can be watched on discovery+, EE TV and Prime Video.

[21 September 2024 14:40 · Jack Rathborn]

Anthony Joshua reveals how ‘mouthy’ stranger in pub provoked Daniel Dubois row

Anthony Joshua does not take kindly to being disrespected. At least not anymore. The two-time world heavyweight champion has made that very clear in recent weeks, with the threat of severe repercussions should anyone dare to provoke him.

With a steely focus and deadly serious tone, Joshua vowed to put a chair across his rival Daniel Dubois’ face during a promotional event in June.

The British heavyweights square off in the ring on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, with a record 96,000 fervent fans hungry for another glorious occasion in British boxing’s golden age – a period in which AJ himself has always been front and centre.

[21 September 2024 14:38 · Jack Rathborn]

Liam Gallagher set to perform at 9pm before main event

Liam Gallagher is set to perform at 9pm before main event and after Sheeraz v Denny.

Here’s the running order from 4pm:

• Chamberlain v Padley
• Kelly v Davis
• Warrington v Cacace
• Buatsi v Hutchinson
• Sheeraz v Denny
• Joshua v Dubois

Liam Gallagher will play at Wembley before Joshua v Dubois (PA Archive)