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Anthony Joshua may get a shot at redemption against Daniel Dubois following his knockout loss last year. The British heavyweight was stopped by Dubois in September at Wembley, losing his chance at the IBF title. Now, with shifting developments in the heavyweight division, a rematch could be in the works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubois had set his sights on a showdown with Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown but was forced to withdraw from his scheduled title defense against Joseph Parker last month. This left Parker to dominate late replacement Martin Bakole, securing a second-round stoppage. Though Dubois retained his IBF belt due to his withdrawal, he lost his immediate path to Usyk, with Parker now lined up for the next title shot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis was supposed to be Dubois\u2019 big moment, but plans change fast in this sport,\u201d a boxing insider told The Mirror US. \u201cNow, Usyk has to make a decision on whether to face Parker or take a different route.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Usyk, who became undisputed heavyweight champion after edging out Tyson Fury in May, is under pressure to defend his WBO title within 30 days, per the organization\u2019s demands. That could put his plans for an immediate rematch with Fury on hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Joshua\u2014who had been angling for a mega-fight with Fury in 2025\u2014finds himself looking for a new route back to the top. With Fury\u2019s retirement following back-to-back losses to Usyk, a clash with Dubois for the IBF title may be the next best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJoshua wants big fights, and a Dubois rematch makes sense,\u201d said a source close to Joshua\u2019s camp. \u201cIt\u2019s a chance to set the record straight and put himself back in the mix for undisputed status.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the heavyweight landscape continues to shift, all eyes are now on Dubois and whether he will entertain a second fight with Joshua\u2014or look elsewhere to defend his title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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