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Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Set to Break British Boxing Attendance Record at Wembley
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois Set to Break British Boxing Attendance Record at Wembley
The heavyweight world title clash between Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) and Daniel Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) could potentially set a new British boxing attendance record.
Both men will headline a September 21 Riyadh Season card at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Fight fans around the world can catch the action live as a pay-per-view on DAZN. Those in the United Kingdom can also do so with TNT Sports and Sky Sports Box Office.
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois Clash For Heavyweight Title
Turki Alalshikh Successful in Attempt to Increase Wembley Stadium
Earlier in the week, Saudi Arabian minister and boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh confirmed that a capacity extension had been applied for. Wembley Stadium has an official capacity of 90,000, but that number has been increased for a number of past events. A 2022 clash between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte reportedly drew 94,000 and is the current British boxing attendance record.
On Thursday it was officially confirmed that a capacity extension was granted. The new capacity is now at 96,000. At 12 p.m. UK time on Friday, new tickets will be made available for purchase.
“Our request to extend the capacity for a record boxing crowd at Wembley Stadium for the Joshua vs. Dubois fight at the #RiyadhSeasonCard Wembley Edition has been approved,” said Alalshikh on X. “Tickets will go on sale on Friday at 12pm UK time.”
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois for IBF Title
Joshua and Dubois will fight for the IBF heavyweight title when they eventually clash. Dubois last fought on June 1 of this year against Filip Hrgović in a fight that had an interim version of the IBF strap. Later on, he was elevated to full titlist when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the IBF title to pursue a Fury rematch. For Dubois, the clash against “AJ” will be his first time ever defending a world title. On the other hand, Joshua seeks to become a world champion for a third time.
Dubois vs. Joshua is part of Riyadh Season, a Saudi Arabian state-funded entertainment and sports festival. The Saudi Arabian General Entertainment Authority is responsible for its organization.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.
