Mentally Plays A Big Role In Anthony Joshua Vs Daniel Dubois Duel

Anthony Joshua (left) has benefited from more experience than his potential opponent, Daniel Dubois, who will face at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 20024. (Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing)

JAKARTA Mental will be a determining factor in Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois' match. The fight between the two British boxers will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title, and will be held at Wembley Stadium, London after Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Former WBC and IBF super middleweight champion Carl Froch said that the mentality of the competition would be an important factor in the duel. Physically, the former British champion said it was balanced. Even Dubois is considered better, because at the age of 27, he is 7 years easier than Joshua.

"Dubois is a good boxer, and it's his biggest chance. His body is big and strong, and has a hard blow. In fact, in my opinion, he is better at hitting than Joshua," Froch said as quoted by the Daily Star.

But Froch added that in a grand battle mental strength is also very much needed apart from being physical. The Joshua vs Dubois duel will be held at Wembley, and tickets are reported to have sold 96 thousand sheets.

That's the reason I champions Joshua, because he's more experienced in world fights. He's already played at Wembley, in the presence of so many viewers. While this is the first time Dubois has appeared in a great arena. Of course he will be disturbed by the feeling of admiration in him, "said Froch again.

Anthony Joshua (34 years old) is a former world champion twice. The 2012 London Olympic gold winner carries a pros 28-3-0 (25 KOs) record. Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois (27 years old) has a record 21-2-0 (20 KOs). The two boxers have almost the same posture, large with a height above 190 cm.