Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua vs. Daniel Raphael Dubois

This.

 

I’m still trying to figure out how Dubois beat hrgy bear, he took some harder shots in that fight than against lerena! I’ve got AJ stopping Dubois in 6 rounds but wouldn’t be surprised if AJ gets clipped, dropped and stopped.

 

I think Dubois has a huge chance if he can protect himself early while making things very physical.
He's got a more natural build and because of that, can maintain a much higher tempo than Joshua. He also puts shots together well and with plenty of power behind them.
The combination punching of Ruiz gave Joshua fits.

Joshua is almost 35 and each of his 3 defeats have damaged him mentally. He has looked good in his fights post Usyk but who the hell has he fought.
Franklin - Bum
Helenius - Has Been
Wallin - Bum
Ngannou - Not even a professional boxer

Joshua hasnt been in a real fight for 2 years due to mental fragility whereas Dubois is well seasoned and battle hardened. He's also the younger hungrier fighter.

Dubois by KO for me.

 

I've put money on Dubios by KO. It'll be the first real test AJ has had since losing to Usyk, and if Dubios corner is smart they'd be looking at countering AJ whenever he attempts the right hand.

 

Both guys seem to have a bit of confidence atm and both probably think they can win.

Joshua by points or KO. With a scare along the way.

 

Hrgovic did not have the necessary power to stop Dubois, who was inferior and better prepared than Hrgovic, which became evident in the later rounds, Joshua hits harder than Hrgovic...

 

University/college mind level understanding of the potential outcome.

I never gave credence to a high education.

 

I'm favouring AJ. Knockout within 6. Too sharp and fast on the counter and obviously loads of power. He's also quite a bit taller and longer than Dubois so he can time him coming in.

Dubois has a chance though, he can close the distance quite quickly (maybe he can land before AJ times him) and I think he can do good work on the inside with those clubbing hooks and uppercuts.

This fight depends massively on Dubois' jab. If he can land it properly, he'll hurt AJ with it, but AJ also has that great pull counter which is devastating.

If Dubois lands flush on AJ, people will realize again how insane Hrgovic and Miller's chins are.

 

Despite the odds, I think this is a 65/35 fight in favor of AJ.

Dubois ate way too many right hands against Hrgovic and he won't be able to take that many from AJ. Dubois's defense is very lousy and it's going to get him in big trouble.

On the flip side, I am aware of the sparring story. Because of that, I think AJ will be cautious early on until he can time Dubois and break him down. Dubois does have power and he can hurt AJ with a single shot.

It's an exciting fight between 2 HW power punchers.

 

Dubious by stoppage

god wills it

 

I’ve changed my mind, AJ stops Dubois the same way he stopped ngannou

 

Don't bring God into your mess.

 

Dubois is not a snappy puncher, he's more of a clubber, not good and countering. This kind of gameplan would be counterproductive as it doesn't take into consideration Dubois strenghts and weaknesses.