Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are set to break the Wembley record of 94,000 fans.
The heavyweight battle for the IBF heavyweight world title in London on September 21 is set to eclipse the crowds that turned out to see Tyson Fury beat Dillian Whyte in 2022.
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Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has officially applied to London Mayor Sadiq Khan to increase capacity at the home of English boxing. soccer,
The mastermind behind this Boxing Promoting its Riyadh Season brand, Resurgence wrote: “Due to the high demand for tickets, we have requested an increased capacity at Wembley Stadium for the highly anticipated clash between Joshua and Dubois in the Riyadh Season Wembley Edition.
“We hope to set a record for the biggest attendance in boxing History At Wembley Stadium.”
The only obstacle is likely to be security and policing – especially after the disgraceful events of the 2020 Euro final, where 2,000 ticketless people stormed the Arches and up to 6,000 caused horrific scenes around the iconic venue.
Thankfully, in 2022 boxing fans have proven that huge contests can take place at the spectacular north-west London arena.
A British record post-fight crowd watched the Gypsy King demolish his British opponent with a brutal uppercut.
Data released by Meteorological Department Police Police said the security force billed organisers a total of £72,259.29 for policing.
Danny Simpson vs Danny Aarons – Misfits 17: Premier League legend’s boxing debut time, live stream, TV channelBut Alalshikh has unlimited funds at his disposal, and his efforts to reestablish the sport in the mainstream can easily handle the financial implications.
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Alalshikh wants to make the spectacular a family event, which will include a dedicated games area and a performance from Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, who recently announced a reunion with his brother Noel.
When the contest between the two former Team GB partners was announced, Dubois said: “It’s a dream.”
“Especially after coming back from two losses to challenge for a world title.
“Now I have a chance to win it all and that’s what I want.
“I will demolish AJ, from here I can get even better.”
The sell-out at Wembley comes as no surprise to Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren, who said last month the fight would break viewership records.
During an appearance on talkSPORT, the veteran promoter said: “Oh, it’s huge.
“I mean, we will apply to increase the capacity like we did the last time Tyson Fury fought against Dillian Whyte.
“And I think we’ve achieved that, I think we’ll possibly break that record. So it feels really good.”
Victory over Dubois would make Joshua one three time Heavyweight Champion.
34-year-old AJ is going to fight for his 13th world title. Before this, he has won four consecutive matches, in which he has defeated three opponents.
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The Watford man stunned former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in his last fight in March, knocking him out in the second round in Saudi Arabia.
KSI reveals why he will be ’10 times better’ in rematch with Tommy Fury and also admits the ‘mistake’ he made in first fightMeanwhile, Dubois defeated previously undefeated Filip Hrgović to become the interim IBF champion in June and was named full champion a few weeks later.
