Anthony Joshua to fight Dubois for world title as Usyk vacates IBF belt

Anthony Joshua is expected to face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, after Oleksandr Usyk said he was abandoning the crown.

Following his points victory over Tyson Fury, Usyk became the undisputed champion, holding the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF titles.


He has now declared that he will vacate his IBF championship ahead of Joshua's fight against Dubois on September 21 at Wembley Stadium.

The Ukrainian boxer shared the news on his Instagram account.

"Hey Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, the IBF Belt is my present for you on September 21, 2024. The world admires strength. "Your friend, Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World, Oleksandr Usyk," Usyk wrote.

Dubois, who Usyk defeated last year, currently owns the IBF Interim crown. He would have been Usyk's mandatory challenger in his rematch with Fury, scheduled for December of this year.