Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois predictions including Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua is the favourite to beat Daniel Dubois tonight and become a three-time heavyweight world champion at Wembley

Anthony Joshua takes on Daniel Dubois tonight as he attempts to become a three-time heavyweight world champion.

And the Olympic ruler is the favourite to win, despite being the challenger in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley. Joshua has won four fights back to back since suffered two defeats by Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022. He will join an elite group of fighters who have ruled boxing's premier division on three separate occasions.

Dubois, meanwhile, was elevated to world champion after Usyk was forced to give up his belt when he opted to pursue a rematch with Tyson Fury. The 27-year-old will defend his belt for the first time tonight, hoping to extend his reign which currently sits at just 88 days. And while the bookies are favouring Joshua to get the job done, here are some predictions from the great and good of boxing...

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Tyson Fury [via Frank Warren]: "I spoke with him this morning … He said the same thing, he’s in the same frame of mind as I am about Daniel’s chances. He thinks Daniel’s going to do the business, so that’ll be the unification next year." PREDICTION: DUBOIS

Oleksandr Usyk: "My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua. There is no way to compare [Dubois and Joshua], because they are completely different fighters. Different skills; different styles. Totally different boxers. To be fair, I don’t think [Dubois can reach Joshua’s level]. I am sorry for saying this, but this is the truth and I’m telling it." PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Francis Ngannou : "Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua." PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Carl Froch : "If I was going to have a chunky bet on it, I’d bet on AJ to win because that's the safe bet. But if I was getting good odds, I'd say Dubois by KO. He's got that bit between his teeth. He's on the crest of this wave. He's had two good wins. Hopefully he doesn't drive himself mad and put too much pressure on himself. Prediction wise, you can't say that AJ’s got the chin built to take a punch off Dubois, because Dubois can bang. At the minute I can't separate them, but the smart money is on Anthony Joshua to beat him because Dubois is quite easy to hit. He gets hit with big shots. I think Dubois is going to feel the pressure when the spotlights hit him.” PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Tony Bellew: "I think the fight looks really good. But I think Anthony Joshua knocks Daniel Dubois out inside three rounds. Everything that Daniel Dubois does good, Anthony Joshua does better. So Daniel Dubois is a strong puncher. He's heavy handed. Anthony Joshua is stronger and faster. Anthony Joshua has dynamite in his gloves. Don't get me wrong, Daniel Dubois's a puncher too, so he does have a puncher's chance, but I rate the round at 70-30, 80-20 in Joshua's favour. PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Johnny Fisher: "I think Joshua is the worthy favourite, but he has to be switched on. Dubois is the hardest puncher I've ever sparred with, but AJ is doing amazing things, people are too quick to write him off. His confidence is sky-high and I can see him (AJ) beating Dubois, then we can really say he's up there with the best of the division again. If you want to be the best though, you’ve got to beat Oleksandr Usyk." PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Ben Whittaker: "I'm looking forward to it. I know both guys, I was managed by AJ. I used to travel around the world with Dan Dubois, and actually shared a room with him when I first went on to Team GB, so I know both guys well. For me it's may the best man win. It's gonna be a tough fight for both of them. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, but for me, it’s great for boxing and it’s great for British boxing.” PREDICTION: ON THE FENCE

Barry Hearn : "Daniel Dubois is a potential banana skin because he can punch, but they've sparred hundreds of rounds together. They know each other, and the Anthony Joshua that I see now is the best Joshua I've ever seen. I think it's a great fight and It will depend on the tactics. Joshua has got to stay away from Dubois’ right hand. Dubois will come forward though and when he does, I can see him getting knocked out!” PREDICTION: JOSHUA

Hearn, Froch, Bellew, Fisher and Whittaker provided their predictions courtesy of Top Offshore Sportsbook