The eagerly anticipated rematch between IBF world heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois and former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set for February 2025.
This announcement comes from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, who shared the news following the press conference for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight on Saturday night, as reported by PUNCH Sports Extra.
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Alalshikh indicated that a significant fight card is in the works, featuring rival promoters Queensberry and Matchroom. “See in February again Queensberry against Matchroom, 5 vs. 5. We will finish it maybe this week with a big surprise, and then let’s see the result about this fight, the result of the big fight December 21, [Oleksandr] Usyk-Tyson [Fury],” Alalshikh told Sky Sports. He emphasized the desire for high-stakes matchups to determine the top fighters in each division.
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Last month, Joshua suffered a shocking defeat to Dubois at Wembley Stadium, where he was knocked down multiple times before a decisive right hand sent him to the canvas in Round 5, marking his fourth career loss. This outcome raised questions about Joshua’s future in the sport, but he has since affirmed his commitment to continue boxing.
Joshua’s promoter confirmed that the rematch will be part of the Riyadh Season, a festival of entertainment and sports events running from October to early March. Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter, expressed enthusiasm for the rematch, emphasizing the strategic dynamics of their first encounter.
Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn also indicated that if the rematch occurs, it will indeed fall within the Riyadh Season schedule. “I think it would be part of Riyadh Season in Riyadh. Riyadh Season runs from October to the end of February and early March,” Hearn noted.
As anticipation builds for the rematch, boxing fans are eager to see how the heavyweight rivalry unfolds.
