Anthony Joshua fights Daniel Dubois this weekend in a major clash at Wembley, and one man sure to have eyes on it will be Tyson Fury.
AJ is challenging his fellow Brit Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title months after the Gypsy King failed to get his hands on it.
Tyson Fury was ringside for Joshua’s win over Francis Ngannou in MarchGetty
Fury missed out on becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 when he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in May.
A second fight between the two will take place at the end of the year, but Ukrainian Usyk was forced to relinquish the IBF title to facilitate a rematch, meaning the strap was passed to Dubois, who was the interim holder.
Since his first professional defeat earlier this year, Fury has somewhat disappeared from the public spotlight, with just the odd sighting.
However, the winner of Joshua vs Dubois will likely battle the victor of Fury and Usyk’s rematch to crown a new undisputed king next year.
As a result, the former WBC champion may not be able to resist getting a closer look at his potential future opponent.
Fury was in attendance for Joshua’s two-round demolition job of Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in March – and may be primed to go ringside once again in north London.
Will Tyson Fury be at Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois?
Well, although Fury hasn’t publicly said anything, reports suggest that the Gypsy King will be in attendance on Saturday night.
Of course, this is because Fury intends to fight the winner if he can overcome Usyk when the duo meet in December.
However, there is a possibility that even if Fury or Joshua lose, the pair could finally meet in a much-anticipated Battle of Britain clash in 2025.
Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren will hope that is for the undisputed heavyweight crown, but either way, they should face each other at some point next year.
Fury is usually a regular at the scene of the best of British boxingGetty
This is because Saudi Arabia’s head of boxing, Turki Alalshikh, confirmed he wants to make this fight.
Speaking to the BBC about Joshua vs Fury, Hearn said: “I do think AJ-Fury will happen regardless of whether Fury wins or not, but the size of the fight depends on their next two results.
“If AJ beats Dubois and Fury beats Usyk, you’ve got the biggest fight in the history of the sport ever.
“If one loses and the other wins, it’s still a monster fight.”
Joshua looks back to his best and is raring to go for the fight on SaturdayMark Robinson/Matchroom
Fury will have the winner of AJ vs Dubois in his sightsAFP
However, Fury has backed Dubois to come out victorious.
Both men are represented by Queensbury, and the Gypsy King is confident his colleague will beat Joshua.
Speaking on the TNT Sports Open Workout show, Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown, revealed that his client is backing Dubois.
“Tyson I think fancies Dubois, yeah I’m sure he fancies Dubois.
“Well, last time I spoke to him he did. He fancies Dubois.”
Usyk is also anticipated to be at the event on Saturday, meaning three of the greatest heavyweights to grace the ring will be at Wembley.
Certainly, there is the potential for some post-fight fireworks.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Live talkSPORT commentary and TV details
talkSPORT has secured live commentary rights for the clash.
Our expert team on the night consists of Adam Catterall, Gareth A Davies, Spencer Oliver, Johnny Fisher and John Rawling.
As well as live radio commentary, you can watch along with us over on the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube Channel.
Listen live via through the website here, via the talkSPORT app and on your smart speaker.
The bout will also be broadcast live on TV across three channels.
DAZN, Sky Sports Box Office and TNT Sports will all show the action on PPV for £19.99.
