Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will face off at Wembley this weekend in what promises to be one of the most exciting British heavyweight clashes in recent memory.
Dubois will defend his IBF world heavyweight title as AJ seeks to climb back to the top of the division and set up a mouthwatering clash with Usyk or Fury down the line. In this AJ vs Dubois betting guide, I have taken a look at some of the best bets punters can place on this exciting showdown.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois win odds
Unsurprisingly, AJ is the heavy favourite to win on Saturday night. It’s hard to see the UK bookies being wrong on this one, with the formbooks and the boxers’ records all pointing towards an AJ victory.
Anthony Joshua to win – 1/4 with bet365
Daniel Dubois to win – 3/1 with bet365
Draw – 18/1 with bet365
AJ vs Dubiois betting offers
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight outcome odds
Whichever you see the fight ending, the bookies feel as though Anthony Joshua is the clear favourite. The bookies also favour the fight not going the distance, with a Joshua win by KO,TKO or DQ being their fancied outcome.
Anthony Joshua by KO, TKO, or DQ – 4/9
Daniel Dubois by KO, TKO or DQ – 9/2
Anthony Joshua by Decision or Technical Decision – 11/2
Daniel Dubois by Decision or Technical Decision – 12/1
Draw or Technical Draw – 18/1
*Odds by bet365
AJ’s form and latest fights
Joshua will come into Wembley on his best run in years. The former heavyweight champion appears to have regained some of his 2017/18 form over the last 12 months, dispatching Francis Ngannou with ease in his last fight and building on a dominant display over Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia in December.
The addition of former Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison to his corner appears to have helped AJ discover his confidence, and few fighters on the planet look as strong as him right now.
AJ’s Stats
Age: 34
Height: 6ft 6in
Weight: 18st
Record: 28-3-0 (25 KOs)
Dubois’ form and latest fights
Daniel Dubois comes into Saturday’s fight following one of the biggest wins of his career.
The Brit scored an impressive TKO victory over Filip Hrgović in Saudi Arabia in June, which saw him win the the vacant IBF Heavyweight Championship. This was his second notable win in Saudi in six months following his victory over Jarrell Miller in December.
Dubois’ stats
Age: 27
Height: 6ft 5in
Weight: 17st 5lbs
Record: 21-2-0 (20KOs)
AJ vs Dubiois betting tips
With the results market offering little value, I have taken a look at some alternative bets punters can place on AJ vs Dubois on Saturday. Here are markets and odds from the best boxing bookies in the UK.
Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO or DQ at 4/9 (bet365)
Anthony Joshua has looked ferocious every time he has stepped into the ring over the last 12 months, and with Ben Davison in his corner, he looks as though he is only going to continue to get better.
AJ’s knockout potential is unrivalled in the heavyweight division at the moment, and we have seen in Dubois’s previous fights that he can leave himself open to being rocked. I can’t see this fight going the distance, and neither can the bookies, with the odds of it lasting all 12 rounds being at 10/3.
I think AJ will have too much power in the tank for his compatriot and will finish the fight by KO/TKO. As such, I recommend betting on AJ to win by KO/TKO/DQ at 4/9 with bet365.
Bet on Anthony Joshua to win by KO/TKO or DQ at 4/9 with bet365
Two or More Knockdowns at 5/6 (bet365)
Anthony Joshua’s knockout of Francis Ngannou earlier this year was one of the best heavyweight knockouts in recent memory. The Brit is firing on all cylinders at the minute, and Dubois will need to be at his best to have any chance of coming out with the W.
While AJ does have the ability to knock Dubois out first time, it took three efforts for him to connect with Ngannou, and Dubois has proven himself to be a resilient fighter over the last 12 months. I can see there being multiple knockdowns in this fight before it ends, and I’m going to suggest backing two or more knockdowns at 5/6 with bet365.
Bet on Two or More Knockdowns at 5/6 with bet365
Anthony Joshua to win in rounds 7-9 at 3/1 (bet365)
AJ is the much more experienced boxer of the two, and he will come into Saturday’s fight with a plan. I expect him to keep things at a steady pace in the early stages and wait for his opportunity to unload on Dubois as he tires him out.
His opponent will know that his best chance to defeat AJ will come early, but I expect Joshua to have enough experience and know-how to ride this out. As such, I’m backing AJ to win in rounds 7-9 at 3/1 with bet365.
Bet on Anthony Joshua to win in rounds 7-9 at 3/1 with bet365
When is AJ vs Dubois and how to watch?
Location: Wembley Stadium, London
Date and time: Saturday 21st September. Card begins at 7pm, with the main event expected to begin around 10:15pm BST.
How to watch: AJ vs Dubois will be live on Sky Sports Box Office, DAZN and TNT Sports Box Office
AJ vs Dubois undercard
AJ vs Dubois headlines a blockbuster six-match card taking place at Wembley on Saturday night. The card is a showcase of British talent, with four titles on the line, and several big names making an appearance.
Josh Kelly’s clash with the unbeaten Ishameal Davis (originally scheduled to be Liam Smith) promises to be a thriller, while Hamzah Sheeraz will hope to wow the crowd and capture the Europan middleweight title against Tyler Denny.
In another exciting battle of the Brits, Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson will clash earlier in the night, with the winner set for a future showdown with either Artur Beterbiev or Dmitry Bivol.
It won’t just be the boxing that will be entertaining the crowd on Saturday night. Liam Gallagher, fresh off announcing a sell-out Oasis reunion tour, is set to perform a set ahead of the night’s main event.
Saturday’s card in full:
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – IBF heavyweight title
Josh Kelly vs Ishmael Davis – middleweight
Tyler Denny (C) vs Hamzah Sheeraz – European middleweight title
Anthony Cacace (C) vs Josh Warrington – IBO super-featherweight titles
Joshua Buatsi vs Willy Hutchinson – WBO interim light-heavyweight title
Mark Chamberlain vs Josh Padley – lightweight
About the author
Liam Hoofe
Liam is an experienced iGaming and sports betting journalist based in Cardiff. He has worked in the sports betting industry since 2017 and has provided content for some of the biggest casino and betting brands in the UK. He has also covered football and other sports for both regional and national newspapers.
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