Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are set to face off in a big heavyweight fight this weekend. The bout will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, with a record 96,000 fans expected to attend.
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis thinks Joshua will win by knockout in the later rounds. He shared his thoughts in a recent interview:
"Joshua by stoppage. I don't think it's going to be an early fight, I think it's probably gonna be later rounds. Daniel's not gonna come and lay down."
Joshua brings more experience to the ring. He's fought 29 times as a pro, winning 26 with 23 knockouts. He's been in big stadium events before and worked with high-profile trainers. Many see him as boxing's golden boy, with a big promoter and lots of spotlight.
Dubois has fought 21 times, winning 19 with 18 knockouts. He's lost twice, both times by stoppage after taking a knee. Some have questioned his heart, but he proved his toughness in recent wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.
Lewis believes Dubois will be very motivated:
"He's the guy nobody has been looking at, he wants the glory. He's been sitting back on the burner, dreaming about this opportunity all his life."
The stakes are high for both fighters. Dubois will defend his IBF world title for the first time. Joshua has a chance to become a three-time world champion.
Lewis thinks Joshua's experience gives him an edge, but he's not counting Dubois out:
"It can go either way because both of them have a good shot."
The winner could be in line for an even bigger fight. They might face the winner of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rematch, set for December, in an undisputed heavyweight title bout.
