Anthony Joshua back in frame for world title BEFORE facing winner of Fury vs Usyk – but could have to beat Brit monster
DANIEL DUBOIS will fight Filip Hrgovic on June 1 in Saudi Arabia – with a world title shot against Anthony Joshua possibly on the line.
As part of the 5 vs 5 Frank Warren against Eddie Hearn ten-fight showdown in Riyadh, the 26-year-old Greenwich heavyweight will go head-to-head with the dangerous 31-year-old Croatian.
GettyDaniel Dubois and Filip Hrgovic will go face-to-face in the ring on June 1[/caption]
GettyAnd the winner may book a clash with Anthony Joshua for a chance to fight for a title[/caption]
Hrgovic has been mandatory challenger for the IBF title around Oleksandr Usyk’s waist.
And it is believed the sanctioning body will strip their belt from the Undisputed winner decided between the Ukraine ace and Tyson Fury on May 18.
AJ, 35, was a long-running IBF boss and there is a buzzing rumour that he will fight the winner of the Dubois vs Hrgovic bout, for what will be a vacant belt.
But Hrgovic reckons a previous sparring session will guarantee him an easy win – a belief DDD wants to floor.
Dynamite Dan said: “I am very confident, I am ready to prove myself.
“We sparred a while back and he keeps talking about that but people change.
“I am a different animal now.
Hrgovic hit back: “I hope he has changed because otherwise it will only last a few rounds.
“The sparring was not good for him, so I hope he has changed.”
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Elsewhere on the undercard of the light-heavyweight undisputed decider between Russians Artur Beterbiev and Dimitry Bivol are four more boxing Brits.
Scouse featherweight Nick Ball – promoted by Queensberry boss Warren – gets a world title crack against Matchroom and America’s champ Ray Ford.
Ilford’s Hamzah Sheeraz will represent Warren against Hearn’s American Ammo Williams.
And there is an England vs Scotland bout as Hearn’s South Londoner Craig Richards takes on Willy Hutchinson.
There is China vs America action too as former WBC heavyweight king Deontay Wilder takes on Zhilei Zhang.
How AJ punched his way to the top
ANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.
From humble origins in Watford to Olympic hero, the boxer has made a heavyweight impact in and out of the ring.
Eddie Hearn claims a collision with rival Tyson Fury could be worth a whopping £200million.
The pair’s bitter feud saw them refuse to say a word to each other as they met Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Joshua has already hinted at when he will hang up his gloves.
And he revealed why his son will NEVER be allowed to box. despite amassing a £215m empire thanks to the sweet science.
AJ enjoys a lavish lifestyle including private jets and a £350k watch.
His career and sponsorship deals have seen him swap his council estate upbringing for a luxury car collection.
London hairdresser Kika Osunde is believed to have swept the KO king off his feet.
But Joshua still lives with his mum Yeta when he is not on the road.
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