UK Boxing
Daniel Dubois’ earnings and top paycheck are a drop in the ocean compared to Anthony Joshua’s earnings
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4 months agoon
Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua will square off in a heavyweight fight at Wembley Stadium this weekend. Dubois (21-2), known as “DDD,” will defend his IBF heavyweight world title against Joshua (who has a record of 28-3) in a fight that will be not only a fight between fighters, but also an ego battle between their promoters, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn.
The stakes are high, with the winner potentially facing a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk or a fight with Tyson Fury. Joshua suffered a loss to unbeaten Ukrainian Usyk in 2021, losing his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO titles by unanimous decision. He failed to regain the titles in a rematch the following year.
Dubois, on the other hand, is still seeking redemption for his knockout loss to Usyk last summer, a fight he might have won if not for a controversial fifth-round knockdown that was deemed a low blow. Both fighters are on the verge of achieving undisputed heavyweight greatness after distinguished careers and victories over some of the biggest names in boxing. But who has enjoyed greater financial success?
Daniel Dubois Net Worth
Dubois, with 20 of his 21 career wins by knockout, is a force to be reckoned with in the heavyweight division. Once hailed as the next Mike Tyson for his powerful combinations, the 27-year-old has defeated a number of massive names in the ring – including Jarrell Miller, Kevin Lerena and most recently Filip Hrgovic, winning the interim IBF title with an eighth-round technical knockout.
Usyk was forced to vacate his IBF belt in June after opting to fight Tyson Fury in a rematch in December that year instead of mandatory challenger Dubois, leading to the Englishman’s interim belt being upgraded. Thanks to his impressive career, Dubois is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million (£3.8 million).
Despite ultimately losing to Joe Joyce via tenth-round knockout, the fight with the Londoner is reportedly Dubois’ biggest payday to date – earning an estimated $2.2m (£1.68m) after PPV shares. Meanwhile, DDD reportedly earned around $2m (£1.53m) for his 2023 fight with Usyk, also losing in the ninth round.
Anthony Joshua Net Worth
Boxing titan Joshua, 34, is a household name in the UK, even to those who aren’t boxing enthusiasts. He has built an impressive reputation since turning professional in 2013 after winning the super heavyweight gold medal for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics.
According to Forbes, by 2024, AJ had amassed a staggering net worth of around $83m (£63.5m), largely thanks to his extraordinary boxing career – $75m (£57.4m) comes from earnings during his career, and the remainder from lucrative partnerships with companies such as Beats, Jaguar Land Rover, William Hill and Hugo Boss, to name a few.
Forbes also ranked him 16th among the world’s highest-paid athletes, just two places behind boxing legend Canelo Alvarez. The list is ultimately topped by football star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has an estimated net worth of $260 million (£199 million).
Not only does AJ’s net worth far outweigh Dubois’, but his fight earnings also dwarf those of his opponent. Joshua reportedly received a whopping $75million (£57.4million) payday for his rematch with Usyk, while his 2019 win over Andy Ruiz Jr earned him a staggering $72million (£55.1million).
Other notable earnings include the £38.2 million ($50 million) AJ received for defeating former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the second round of their fight earlier this year, as well as a staggering £15.3 million ($20 million) for his victory over Alexander Povetkin in 2018. The prize money for Joshua’s upcoming fight with Dubois remains undisclosed.
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A boxer even older than Mike Tyson calls out to Jake Paul and threatens to knock him out
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20 hours agoon
January 9, 2025Oliver McCall, who was 59, was defended for his decision to continue fighting, which contrasted with the criticism Mike Tyson faced during his November fight with Jake Paul because of his age.
On November 15, Tyson, 58, went head-to-head with “Problem Child” at ATandT Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
He outperformed his eight-round unanimous decision by appearing slower and less agile than his younger counterpart during the match. Considering Tyson’s age and his absence from professional boxing since 2005, fans were not shocked by Paul’s victory over the former WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight champion.
Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer who is 31 years Tyson’s junior, looked noticeably fresh during the fight, improving his professional record to 11-1 with the victory. However, McCall did not face the same criticism as Tyson when he entered the ring four days later at the Texas Troubadour Theater under the Country Box banner, a year Tyson’s senior, to face 54-year-old Stacy Frazier.
McCall improved his record to 60-14-2 (no contest) via second-round TKO after knocking his opponent down twice in the fight, ending the fight with a crushing right hand 25 seconds into the fight. Concerned for the well-being of older boxers, Kevin Walters of the Tennessee Athletic Commission recently commented on how fighters are cleared to fight.
He said News from the world of boxing: “By law, every veteran over the age of 35 undergoes additional neurological examinations before obtaining their first or renewed license. All applications are processed in accordance with Tennessee laws and regulations.”
Despite debates about safety, McCall seems far from retired, and he eagerly challenges Paul after his victory in the ring: “I’ll lose about 10 more pounds and I’m ready for anyone. Oh, I’m going to knock out Jake Paul.
“I want to get revenge for Nate Robinson and then Mike Tyson for what he did to Mike Tyson. “That would be awesome” – incorrectly calling out Logan Paul to fight as NBA character slayer Robinson, when the real antagonist was actually Jake.
Oliver McCall, a boxing veteran who famously defeated Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title in September 1994, is preparing for another fight despite his advanced age. With a professional debut in November 1985 and a 24-5 record before a stunning TKO victory over Lewis, McCall demonstrated remarkable longevity in the sport.
He successfully defended the title once, but lost it to Frank Bruno almost a year later. Now, at an age when many boxers have long since hung up their gloves, McCall is preparing to step into the ring against Gary Cobia on Jan. 21 in Nashville.
However, there is a twist in the story when a fight hangs in the balance; Walters revealed that Cobia has not yet applied to the Commission for a license. He explained: ‘Commission staff consider all applications for licenses and permits. Veterans who are thirty-five years of age or older undergo additional neurological examinations to obtain or renew their licenses. If the person is eligible for a permit, the Commission may approve the application.
“Gary Cobia has not yet applied for a license. If he applies for a license, Commission staff will review relevant information, documents and any suspension status.”
UK Boxing
Eddie Hearn claims Joshua is hurting over the loss of Dubois
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24 hours agoon
January 9, 2025Eddie Hearn claims Anthony Joshua has suffered the psychological impact of his brutal defeat to Daniel Dubois.
Hearn saw his man Joshua get crushed by Dubois five rounds in Septemberwhose bid to win the IBF world heavyweight title collapsed in front of a record crowd of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.
The head of Matchroom says the two-time world heavyweight champion cannot accept defeat.
“I saw the pain he felt after losing to Dubois,” Hearn said Chris Mannix.
“And he suffered it because he wanted it so bad.
“He is striving to achieve this great performance.
“He puts in all the work to make sure he performs well tonight, but he didn’t perform, and worse still, he didn’t perform well.
“He’s at rock bottom.
In my opinion, he didn’t take the defeat well and that’s a sign of someone who cares, and that’s a sign of someone who wants it, and he wants it bad, he still does.
Joshua, 35, is on holiday in Nigeria and told the media that he finally wants to face fierce rival Tyson Fury this year.
In December, 36-year-old Fury suffered a second straight defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, and Hearn maintains that “AJ” is only looking for fights with Fury or Dubois.
“This is the biggest commercial fight in boxing,” he added.
“It’s just a massive fight and for AJ, when you look at his resume, there’s only one thing missing: I know the fight with Wilder that we signed a contract for and he got beat, but it’s just Tyson Fury.
“Actually, AJ only has two things to do, one is to try to get a rematch with Dubois, who obviously has a tough fight against Joseph Parker, and the other is to fight Tyson Fury.
“As long as Tyson Fury wants to continue fighting and is motivated to fight, I just believe it will happen because I don’t see any other option for Fury.”
UK Boxing
Eddie Hearn’s ‘immediate’ message to Tyson Fury that Anthony Joshua hopes he will accept
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2 days agoon
January 8, 2025Eddie Hearn says the road is clear for the long-awaited dream match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – provided the Gypsy King wants it. Both British boxing legends have suffered painful title defeats. Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubious at Wembley and Fury lost his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia last month.
These defeats have naturally dampened some fans’ enthusiasm for a Joshua-Fury fight, although it would still be an appetizing and lucrative prospect even without the belts on the line. Joshua has made it clear he wants this fight, while Fury considers his future after his second defeat to Usyk.
If the 36-year-old Gypsy King decides to extend his career, Joshua’s promoter Hearn insists the fight could happen “immediately”. Matchroom boss said A place of stomping on YouTube: “This is the fight everyone wants. Tell me about the bigger fight? There is not one.
“I don’t know if it will happen. There were no discussions. Fury is recovering from this defeat and will decide what he wants to do after the break. If he wants to fight AJ, the fight happens immediately. We’ll see.”
Hearn says it is too early to put pressure on Fury and his team. He said: “I don’t think this is the time to start poking Tyson Fury. Don’t forget he lost on December 21st, so give him a few weeks to relax.
“Sooner or later, in the coming weeks, we will want to develop a plan for Anthony Joshua. That’s when the conversation with Frank Warren will happen [Fury’s promoter]Spencer Brown [Fury’s manager] and His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] and say, “We want to create AJ-Fury – what do you think?” We’ll go from there.”
Warren will also not put any pressure on Fury. He writes recently in his Daily Star columnthe Queensbury boss said: “I will not pick up the phone and ask Tyson Fury to fight again.
“If there is an opportunity for him, it will be passed on. But I won’t give you any advice on whether Tyson should take it. I haven’t talked to him yet about fighting Anthony Joshua and I will only do so if he comes to me and says he wants to get in the ring with him.
“My only hope is for Tyson to be cheerful and content with his life. If that happens, I will be more proud than you can imagine. If he decides to box again, I will support him 100%. This is a decision for me. him, his wife Paris and their family.”
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