In the world of heavyweight boxing, attention is focused on the possible rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Zhilei Zhang, a prominent contender in this category, has expressed his strong support for Dubois. In a recent interview with Seconds Out, Zhang stated that if the second encounter takes place, Dubois will be the victor.
Anthony Joshua suffered a defeat against Daniel Dubois on September 21. He lost by knockout in the fifth round of the fight. This result was a hard blow for the former champion, who aspired to reclaim his world title for the third time.
Following this surprise in the heavyweight division, both boxers have been linked to several high-profile fights, including names like Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. However, the focus now is on the possibility of Joshua and Dubois facing each other again.
In light of the potential rematch against Dubois, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has indicated that Joshua is ready for the challenge. Despite this, Zhilei Zhang has reservations about Joshua’s performance in a possible rematch.
“I can’t really say I’m disappointed because as a boxing fan myself, I look at it from a fan’s perspective. Joshua has been on top of the pyramid for years, and when you’re on top of the food chain, that definitely changes your mentality a bit,” Zhang stated.
Zhang has also expressed doubts about Joshua’s mental state after the defeat. “This defeat, I don’t know where it puts him mentally, but I think the rematch will be a worst-case scenario for Joshua,” he added.
As time goes on, interest in this potential rematch grows. The situation in the heavyweight landscape becomes intriguing, as a second encounter between Joshua and Dubois could have significant repercussions for both boxers. Joshua is under pressure, seeking redemption after his last loss, while Dubois sees this opportunity as a way to solidify his place in the division.
Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the fight and how this intriguing story between Joshua and Dubois will unfold. Zhilei Zhang has made it clear that, in his opinion, if this matchup occurs, Dubois could take the victory.
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