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Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce might be pushed back again

The heavyweight fight between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce targeted for Oct. 24 might be pushed back again.

One of the most-anticipated heavyweights fight is Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce, which was targeted for Oct. 24 at O2 Arena in London. Well, fans might have to wait a little longer for it.

Promoter Frank Warren told IFL TV that the fight won’t take place without spectators, meaning October is likely too soon to stage it. Some sporting events in the U.K. have allowed spectators but on a limited basis.

“We’re waiting to find out whether we’ll be allowed people into the venue,” Warren said. “I think it’s looking highly unlikely we’ll have any live audience in October. … The venues are going to have to comply with the regulations and rules to put on live events.

“Hopefully we’ll get something on before Christmas, but there’s no way at the moment we can be running that show in October if we haven’t got some live audience.”

The showdown of rising heavyweight contenders was originally set for April 11 but gave way to the coronavirus pandemic. It was rescheduled for July 11, pushed back again and then targeted for Oct. 24.

Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) stopped Ricardo Snijders in two rounds on Aug. 29. Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) knocked out Michael Wallisch in three rounds on July 25.

Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce might be pushed back again

The heavyweight fight between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce targeted for Oct. 24 might be pushed back again.

One of the most-anticipated heavyweights fight is Daniel Dubois vs. Joe Joyce, which was targeted for Oct. 24 at O2 Arena in London. Well, fans might have to wait a little longer for it.

Promoter Frank Warren told IFL TV that the fight won’t take place without spectators, meaning October is likely too soon to stage it. Some sporting events in the U.K. have allowed spectators but on a limited basis.

“We’re waiting to find out whether we’ll be allowed people into the venue,” Warren said. “I think it’s looking highly unlikely we’ll have any live audience in October. … The venues are going to have to comply with the regulations and rules to put on live events.

“Hopefully we’ll get something on before Christmas, but there’s no way at the moment we can be running that show in October if we haven’t got some live audience.”

The showdown of rising heavyweight contenders was originally set for April 11 but gave way to the coronavirus pandemic. It was rescheduled for July 11, pushed back again and then targeted for Oct. 24.

Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) stopped Ricardo Snijders in two rounds on Aug. 29. Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) knocked out Michael Wallisch in three rounds on July 25.

Daniel Dubois takes out overmatched Ricardo Snijders in second round

Daniel Dubois needed only 3 minutes, 20 seconds to dispatch Ricardo Snijders behind closed doors Saturday at the BT Sport Studio in London.

Now it’s on to Joe Joyce.

Heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois needed only 3 minutes, 20 seconds to dispatch Ricardo Snijders behind closed doors Saturday at the BT Sport Studio in London.

Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) put Snijders (18-2, 8 KOs) down three times in the first round and once more in the second, prompting referee Marcus McDonnell to stop the mismatch.

Snijders was a late replacement for Erik Pfeifer, who reportedly had issues with his medicals.

Dubois, 22, is now set to face fellow Londoner Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) in a much-anticipated bout on Oct. 24. The winner will take a significant step toward a title shot and star status.

Joyce, 34, stopped Michael Wallisch in the third round on July 25.

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Daniel Dubois takes out overmatched Ricardo Snijders in second round

Daniel Dubois needed only 3 minutes, 20 seconds to dispatch Ricardo Snijders behind closed doors Saturday at the BT Sport Studio in London.

Now it’s on to Joe Joyce.

Heavyweight contender Daniel Dubois needed only 3 minutes, 20 seconds to dispatch Ricardo Snijders behind closed doors Saturday at the BT Sport Studio in London.

Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) put Snijders (18-2, 8 KOs) down three times in the first round and once more in the second, prompting referee Marcus McDonnell to stop the mismatch.

Snijders was a late replacement for Erik Pfeifer, who reportedly had issues with his medicals.

Dubois, 22, is now set to face fellow Londoner Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) in a much-anticipated bout on Oct. 24. The winner will take a significant step toward a title shot and star status.

Joyce, 34, stopped Michael Wallisch in the third round on July 25.

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Joe Joyce puts Michael Wallisch down three times, stops him in Round 3

Joe Joyce put Michael Wallisch down three times and stopped him in the third round of a scheduled 10-rounder Saturday in London.

Joe Joyce picked up Saturday where he left off a year ago.

Joyce, the British heavyweight contender, put journeyman Michael Wallisch down three times and stopped him 57 seconds into the third round of a scheduled 10-rounder at the BT Sport Studio in London.

Wallisch (20-4, 13 KOs) went down once in the second and twice in the third, prompting referee Ian John Lewis to stop what quickly became a one-sided fight.

Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) was coming off a successful year in 2019, when he beat in succession Bermane Stiverne, Alexander Ustinov and Bryant Jennings. The Jennings fight took place last July.

The 34-year-old Londoner now appears set to face countryman and fellow contender Daniel Dubois, assuming Dubois gets past Erik Pfeifer on Aug. 29 in the BT Sport Studio.

Joyce and Dubois were scheduled to meet in April but the fight was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The new date reportedly is Oct. 24 at 02 Arena in London.

Wallisch, a German, was not expected to provide much resistance against Joyce. He’s now 1-4 in his last five fights, with all four setbacks coming by knockout.

Joe Joyce returns to ring Saturday in London on ESPN+

Joe Joyce, building toward a showdown with Daniel Dubois, is scheduled to face Michael Wallisch in a 10-round bout Saturday in London.

One of the top British heavyweights is in action on Saturday.

Joe Joyce, building toward a showdown with countryman Daniel Dubois, is scheduled to face journeyman Michael Wallisch in a 10-round bout at BT Sport Studio in London. The card will be streamed on ESPN+ at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET.

Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs) made a name for himself before turning pro, winning the super heavyweight silver medal in the 2016 Olympics.

The 34-year-old Londoner is now on the fringe of a Top-10 ranking after consecutive victories over Bermane Stiverne, Alexander Ustinov and Bryant Jennings, the last fight having taken place in July of last year.

Wallisch (20-3, 13 KOs) has lost three of his last four fights, all by knockout, including a third-round stoppage against Tony Yoka in September. Yoka is the fighter who beat Joyce in the Olympics.

Also on the card, Chris Bourke (7-0, 5 KOs) faces Ramez Mahood (11-0, 2 KOs) in a 10-round junior featherweight bout. Welterweight prospect Ekow Essuman (13-0, 5 KOs) will fight in a 10-rounder. His opponent hasn’t been selected.

Denzel Bentley (12-0, 10 KOs) takes on Mick Hall (15-2, 2 KOs) in a 10-rounder. And the ESPN+ stream will kick off with a six-round featherweight bout between Louie Lynn (6-0, 5 KOs) and Monty Ogilvie (9-1, 1 KO).

Tyson Fury still open to crossing over to UFC … at some point

Tyson Fury says he has spoken to UFC President Dana White about crossing over to MMA but he has unfinished business in boxing.

Tyson Fury has a lot on his plate at the moment, most notably a third fight with Deontay Wilder when the coronavirus pandemic allows it. That could be followed by an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua. And Fury he’ll probably give professional wrestling another go.

One more possibility down the line? A foray in the UFC. He said during a chat with Kugan Cassius on his Instagram Live workout that he has spoken to UFC President Dana White on the subject.

Fury has trained with UFC middleweight Darren Till.

“I’ve had plenty of conversations with Dana White about potentially having a fight with one of the guys,” Fury said. “But, at the minute, I don’t need to fight UFC guys. … I need to clear up some of my own stuff [in boxing]. There’s a few guys that need to be fought in this era. I need to fight Wilder again. I’ve got to fight Joshua. I need to fight Dillian Whyte.

“I’ll fight anyone. And there’s a lot coming up, too, like Joe Joyce, Daniel Dubois and Tony Yoka. A lot of fresh meat to beat on. There’s even fights like Luis Ortiz, whoever.”

Fury continued to reel off potential boxing opponents but then circled back to UFC.

“There’s so many heavyweights today,” he said. “Efa Ajagba, the Nigerian. He looks pretty good, big tall kid. Filip Hrgovic, he looks amazing, too. Oleksandr Usyk. Derek Chisora, he’s in the mix. There’s so many good heavyweights out there to be fought and fights to give the fans.

“Until then, I don’t need a fight with Francis Ngannou. I don’t need Stipe Miocic, Brock Lesnar, whoever. I don’t need these guys to fight in a crossover match right now. When I’m finished what I’m doing in my own career, we can look at something like that.”

There is no telling precisely when or where Fury-Wilder III will take place because of the pandemic. Promoters are shooting for the fall and reportedly are considering sites outside the U.S. and U.K., including China and Australia.

U.K. officials extend suspension of cards through end of April

The British Boxing Board of Control extended suspension of cards in the U.K. though the end of April because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Uncertainty about boxing’s return only heightened Monday with an extended suspension of cards in the U.K. though the end of April.

The British Boxing Board of Control announced the extension within a week after it imposed a suspension through the end of March because of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

“Following further Government and Medical Authorities advice, the British Boxing Board of Control has decided that the suspension of Boxing Tournaments under the BBBofC jurisdiction remains in place until the end of April when further consideration will be given,” the ruling body said in a statement. “We will continue to follow the Government and the Medical Authorities advice and keep the situation under review.’’

An intriguing heavyweight fight between Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce had been scheduled for April 11 at O2 Arena in London. Promoter Frank Warren has rescheduled it for July 11, also at O2.

There’s still no new date for junior welterweight Josh Taylor’s mandatory title defense against Apinun Khongsong. It had been scheduled for May 2 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Other key bouts in the U.K. are still on the May schedule, including two heavyweight bouts — Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin on May 2 in Manchester and Oleksandr Usyk vs. Derek Chisora on May 23 at O2 Arena.

Joe Joyce vs. Daniel Dubois showdown set for April 18: report

Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois, two unbeaten Londoners, have agreed to fight one another on April 18 at O2 Arena, according to The Athletic.

Only one rising heavyweight will be left standing.

Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois, two unbeaten Londoners, have agreed to fight one another on April 18 at O2 Arena, according to The Athletic. Apparently, they have yet to formally sign contracts.

The fight reportedly will be available on pay-per-view in the U.K., where the fighters are well known, and streamed on ESPN+ in the U.S.

Both fighters have climbed into the heavyweight rankings in spite of relatively few fights.

Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs) won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics and has plowed through increasingly difficult opposition. The 34-year-old is coming off the only decision in his pro career, a unanimous nod over capable Bryant Jennings in July.

Dubois (14-0, 13 KOs) is obviously a better long term prospect at only 22 years old. His resume is thinner than that of Joyce – who has also beaten Bermane Stiverne – but he has been just as overwhelming.

Both fighters are huge, Joyce 6-foot-6 and Dobois 6-5.