Frank Warren claims two things will distract Anthony Joshua at ringside when he faces Daniel Dubois.
Joshua will challenge for Dubois’ IBF belt at Wembley on Saturday, with a British record sale of 96,000 tickets.
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And the unprecedented number of fans will also include Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
The pair – who are due to compete again in Saudi Arabia on December 21 – will have a front row seat as they battle for a world title.
And promoter Warren believes this could hurt A.J.
he told Sky Sports: “Usyk will be there, and Tyson will be there too, but I don’t think it’s anything for (Dubois). It might be a distraction for AJ because he’s beaten AJ twice.
“Usyk is the strongest guy at the moment, he’s on top, and these two are trying to get the winner of the rematch between Tyson and Usyk.
“They know how important this fight is, and like I said, I believe the winner of this will fight the winner of the fight in December.”
Usyk, 37, became the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion when he defeated Fury, 36, in May.
But his unified status didn’t last long, as he was forced to vacate the IBF belt for a rematch against the Gypsy King.
Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions
This weekend will see one of the greatest British battles ever staged at Wembley.
But who will emerge victorious under the leadership of this famous boxer? Some of boxing’s biggest names have had their say…
My premature son almost died because he weighed less than 4 pounds… but I couldn’t let the shock excuse a humiliating defeatOleksandr Usyk“My favourite is Anthony Joshua, but I’m really bad at making predictions. But I would predict Anthony Joshua.”
Dillion Whyte“I think it’s one of those fights where it’s really a 50/50 fight in my opinion.”
Joe Joyce: “I was initially going with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming forward.”
Frazer Clarke“As powerful as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I’d still have to go for Joshua.”
Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost twice against Usyk and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him out and almost won, I would still give this award to Joshua.”
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Dubois, 27, was promoted from interim champion and made his first defence against the 34-year-old Joshua.
Talk has turned to a surprise super-fight between AJ and Fury next year – regardless of the outcome of their interim bouts.
But Warren argues Dubois could be next, instead of Fury or Usyk.
The Hall of Famer added: “He’s ready to fight Usyk again, I really believe that.
“Coming out of the fight, having shared the ring with him and knowing what happened the last time, I really believe he’s ready.”
AJ vs Dubois: Preparing for the big fight
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will face off at Wembley this Saturday.
Ahead of the all-British heavyweight clash, here are all the big stories and things to know…
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