Saturday, September 21, 2024

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE: Ring walk times and round-by-round updates as heavyweights meet at Wembley, where Tommy Fury is booed… and one fighter looks like quitting

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Anthony Joshua is STILL not at Wembley

Anthony Joshua is still warming up in his hotel room, according to Sky Sports, who have cameras waiting for him outside.

Dubois arrived at Wembley hours ago, but Joshua has opted to get ready in the sanctuary of his room. He’s certainly leaving it late. He’s due for his ring walk at around 10pm.

Denny pictured on the floor

A big shame for Tyler Denny as he didn’t put up much of a defence. He looked rocked ever since he lost his way in the early stages. Sheeraz looked more explosive and quicker for the entire duration of this short fight.

Hamzah Sheeraz (left) defeats Tyler Denny by Technical Knockout in the EBU European Middle weight bout at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday September 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Sheeraz stops Denny in the second round

Hamzah Sheeraz is the new European middleweight champion Denny in the second round.

Denny was on unsteady legs ever since going down after 13 seconds and he was flored again from Sheeraz, who now has 10 stoppage wins inside two rounds.

Wow. He’s done it before we even have pictures of the first knockdown.

Denny hits the deck 13 seconds!

A flying start from Hamzah Sheeraz as he forced a count against Tyler Denny after 13 seconds. A baptism of fire.

British fighter Denny, 33, is aiming to defend his European middleweight title again. Sheeraz showed his power with a left hook. Denny must be fuming with himself.

Can Anthony Joshua become one of the all-time greats?

He has his blemishes. Blots on his record. His detractors and endless claims he has never beaten somebody truly elite.

But Joshua is on the verge of becoming a champion once again. One night away. One man in the opposite corner away.

Mail Sport’s distinguished boxing writer Jeff Powell has seen it all over the years. And in his view, Joshua can join the pantheon of greats with a win.

Read more below.

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Buatsi beats Hutchinson via split decision to claim interim WBO light heavyweight title

I’m not sure how Hutchinson even got one of the judges on his side there.

Buatsi looked on top for most of the fight and scored a couple of knockdowns while his opponent was docked a point. His flurry of body shots were unstoppable.

Via split decision (112-113, 117-108, 115-110), Buatsi remains unbeaten and becomes the new WBO light heavyweight world champion.

Hamzah Sheerez vs Tyler Denny up next.

When are Joshua and Dubois out?

A quick reminder that we’re expecting to see Joshua and Dubois emerge for their ring walks at around 10pm.

That’s right, you don’t have to stay up all night like when the fights are in Saudi Arabia.

Hutchinson hits the canvas AGAIN

Round nine. Those body shots are punishing from Buatsi. Hutchinson’s dream of taking the vacant interim WBO light heavyweight title looks like it’s unravelling. But he carries on. He’s a fighter.

Joshua Buatsi knocks down Willy Hutchinson in the WBO Interim World Light Heavy weight bout at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday September 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Watch Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren PAINT each other

It’s been a tough week of work and you’re looking for a way to unwind.

Watching the football doesn’t do it for you. Meeting your friends at the pub doesn’t hit the spot. You start to panic. How can you salvage the week?

The only thing that can save you now is the content you least expected – Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren painting each other.

Mail Sport is fast becoming the home of serious boxing coverage, but there’s still room for the bizarre.

Oh, and they do have a big old debate as well.

Fill your boots below.

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Buatsi FLOORS Hutchinson

SIx rounds in and Hutchinson was decked after a series of sustained pressure from Buatsi. A body blow was the one that did it as Hutchinson clung on against the ropes.

Buatsi is in swaggering form now and it’s a storm for Hutchinson to weather. He’s been ground down by those blows to the torso.

He’s also just lost a point in the seventh for going in for using his head.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Willy Hutchinson reacts after being knocked down during the WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight Title fight between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, on the Riyadh Season  - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Willy Hutchinson dodges a punch from Joshua Buatsi during the WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight Title fight between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, on the Riyadh Season  - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

How Anthony Joshua bounced back

It’s been quite the journey for Anthony Joshua, hasn’t it?

He looked down and out when he sustained that shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr and that double blow against Oleksandr Usyk.

Since then he has posted four victories and now he’s got 96,000 people out to wacth him challenge Dubois.

Sam Brookes brings you the story of his rebound from the pits.

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Daniel Dubois’ exclusive interview with Mail Sport

Mail Sport were invited along to watch Daniel Dubois train at the ‘Farm Gym’.

He talks Oleksandr Usyk, doing press-ups for three hours and his dad’s spicy Caribbean cooking. Dubois also sends a warning to Joshua ahead of Wembley after his ‘best camp ever’.

You can watch Charlotte Daly’s interview here and if you like what you see, why not subscribe to Mail Sport Boxing on YouTube for more?

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OPINION: Hutchinson wins ring walk

No offence to Buatsi, but I think Hutchinson has got the upper hand from his ring walk.

It’s not often you hear a boxer walk out to medieval-themed music, but that’s exactly what Hutchinson just did. The Scot just waltzed out to the Braveheart tune.

Guess we’ll see how effective it was for pumping him up.

Anthony Cacace beats Josh Warrington by unanimous decision

A comfortable victory for reigning IBF and IBO super featherweight champion Cacace over Warrington.

After 12 gruelling rounds, he won 118-110, 117-111, 117-111.No trouble for him at the age of 35. Lennox Lewis has called him a ‘warrior’ just then – there aren’t many names in boxing higher than his.

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson are up next with the interim WBO light heavyweight title on the line.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington exchange punches during the IBO World Super Featherweight Title fight between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington, on the Riyadh Season  - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Tyson Fury’s prediction for Joshua vs Dubois

No wishy-washy cop out from Tyson Fury here – he has thrown his weight behind one of the fighters tonight.

You can check out who in the article below.

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Tyson Fury amused by crowd response

There were big cheers in Wembley when Tyson Fury’s mug was shown on the screen moments ago.

But that cascade of cheering had followed a chorus of boos, for the crowd were not so keen on a certain Tommy Fury.

Tyson couldn’t help but find it funny.

Tyson Fury in the stands at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday September 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING London. Photo credit should read: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Liam Gallagher’s hilarious response when asked about his performance

It wouldn’t be a boxing event nowadays without the celebrity ornamentation and one chap stealing the headlines this time around is Liam Gallagher.

The singer will be performing three Oasis hits tonight in Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Supersonic, and Cigarettes and Alcohol – the latter not meant to be a recommendation for a pre-fight diet.

And when quizzed about his mini-show, the singer had an amusing response.

Read more below.

P.S.: Derek Chisora, fresh from beating Joe Joyce, is in the mood – but who will be looking back in anger tonight?

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Eddie Hearn swallows pride to wear Arsenal shirt

Fair play to Eddie Hearn.

He made a bet with Roman Kemp on the north London derby and lost, as Arsenal came away victorious against Spurs, so here’s the promoter sticking to his word kitted out in a Gunners shirt tonight.

As we speak – Cacace and Warrington trading blows

There are plenty of undercard acts tonight looking to ake their mark in front of a massive audience.

Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are currently slugging it out in the World Super Featherweight division.

The former’s IBO belt is on the line tonight, but his IBF title is not.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Josh Warrington and Anthony Cacace exchanges punches during the IBO World Super Featherweight Title fight between Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington, on the Riyadh Season  - Wembley Edition card at Wembley Stadium on September 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

A peek at the Wembley ring walk

This is what Anthony Joshua will see tonight when he walks out in front of the crowd tonight.

Mail Sport’s Charlotte Daly is bringing us a glut of behind-the-scenes content from Wembley and has spoken with all the major figures involved – including, of course, Joshua and Dubois.

Make sure to follow us across our platforms for full immersion in one of the biggest boxing nights of the year.

Hello and welcome

Good evening and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of a colossal night at Wembley.

That’s right – we’ll be bringing you all the build-up, action, and reaction to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Daniel Dubois in front of a record 96,000 fans.

On the line? Dubois’ IBF heavyweight world title, which he inherited from Oleksandr Usyk in June after the Ukrainian vacated it.

Expect to see them walk out at around 10pm.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20:  Anthony Joshua and his opponent Daniel Dubois face off during their Weigh In as part of the Riyadh Season - Wembley Edition card at Trafalgar Square on September 20, 2024 in London, England.  (Photo by Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing/Getty Images).
Key Updates

  • How Anthony Joshua bounced back
  • Daniel Dubois’ exclusive interview with Mail Sport
  • Anthony Cacace beats Josh Warrington by unanimous decision
  • Tyson Fury’s prediction for Joshua vs Dubois
  • Hello and welcome

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