Daniel Dubois’ Last Three Opponents: A Closer Look at His Recent Challenges

Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) will meet at Wembley Stadium on September 21 for the IBF world heavyweight title. The IBF title fight will be the main event of a Riyadh Season card. Fight fans worldwide can catch the action on DAZN PPV, TNT Sports PPV, PPV.com and Sky Sports Box Office. The undercard is full of intriguing bouts, and the main event looks certain to provide plenty of fireworks. In preparation for fight night – Big Fight Weekend looks at Dubois’ last three opponents.

Analysing Daniel Dubois’ Last Three Opponents Ahead of Joshua Fight

Daniel Dubois vs. Oleksandr Usyk – August 26, 2023

Usyk started the quicker, establishing his jab, with Dubois struggling to close the distance effectively. Round two saw the Ukrainian start to put his shots together impressively. The Englishman began to close the distance, but Usyk’s exceptional footwork ensured he evaded the power punches of Dubois.

Read More: Daniel Dubois Vows to Shock Anthony Joshua in High-Stakes Sep. 21 Showdown at Wembley

The fifth round saw Dubois land a heavy body shot on Usyk, which sent the Ukrainian crashing to the canvas, with the referee deeming it a low blow. Replays were inconclusive, depending on the angle of the replay, but many felt it was ultimately the correct call. Round seven, saw Usyk regain control, landing eye-catching combinations. A beautiful combination at the end of round eight saw “Dynamite” take a knee. Round nine saw Usyk ground his opponent down, which saw the referee step in and wave the fight off. Despite the round-five drama, Usyk deserved the victory.

Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller – December 23, 2023

On the “Day of Reckoning” undercard Dubois took on the man-mountain American Jarrell Miller in a 10-round heavyweight clash. Miller began the opening round, looking to hunt down Dubois, who looked the quicker to the punch. The second round caught fire with both heavyweights sitting down on their punches and throwing wild hooks.

Read More: Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: Robert Garcia Predicts Comfortable Win

The tactic from Dubois to work the body of his American opponent ultimately paid off as Miller gradually tired while Dubois appeared to gain a second wind. Miller was backed up against the ropes by the English fighter who unloaded a barrage of heavy-looking shots that forced referee Michael Alexander to step in and wave the fight off, awarding the Brit a tenth-round TKO victory.

Dubois vs. Filip Hrgovic – June 1, 2024

Earlier this year, Dubois took on a dangerous mission as he faced unbeaten heavyweight Filip Hrgovic for the IBF interim world heavyweight title as part of the Matchroom vs. Queensberry card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Read More: Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Set to Break British Boxing Attendance Record at Wembley

Early in the fight, Hrgovic landed big right hands almost at will, with Dubois having limited success. Hrgovic became affected by a cut near his right eye, which seemed to change the course of the fight, with the English fighter taking control with his excellent pressure tactics. “Dynamite” didn’t rush his work and picked his shots impressively. The Croatian was saved by the bell at the end of round seven – after a huge right hand stunned him. The referee soon paused the action and stopped the fight on the advice of the ringside physician, awarding Dubois the eighth-round TKO victory.

As Dubois prepares for his monumental showdown against Joshua, his past battles offer crucial insights into what could evolve into a truly memorable world heavyweight title fight on September 21.