Teddy Atlas says IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois can win his title defense against the more experienced but older Anthony Joshua if he believes it’s his “destiny” on Saturday night in London.
Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) looked nervous during Thuraday’s final press conference. You could tell he was trying his best to put on a false front to look brave, but his acting skills couldn’t disguise his fear.
Joshua knows this is the best fighter he’s ever faced during his 11-year professional career, and it’s come at the worst time for him. He’s about to turn 35 in October, and he needs this win to go into his fight with Tyson Fury on a positive note.
The last four weak opponents that Joshua has fought haven’t prepared him for this moment to fight a tough, younger fighter like Dubois. AJ’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, was trying to help him stay on …