Daniel Dubois: I’m gonna break Joe down, chop him up and send a message to the world
Joe Joyce: I will punch Dubois until he’s down
Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren today held the final head-to-head press conference ahead of the heavyweight showdown between unbeaten KO Kings Daniel Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) and Joe Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs). The unbeaten Londoners collide in an explosive 12 rounder at Church House, Westminster on Saturday.
‘Dynamite’ Dubois will be defending his British, Commonwealth and WBC Silver titles against Olympic silver medallist ‘Juggernaut’ Joyce. The vacant European championship is also on the line.
Dubois, 23, is ranked at number two by the WBO and seventh by the WBC. Joyce is highly ranked by the IBF, WBC and WBO.
FRANK WARREN
It’s 40 years of promoting for me on December 1 and this is the most mouth watering fight, three days before that anniversary. What makes it special? They are tremendous Heavyweights who have done everything asked so far. It rarely happens that they do fight at this stage of their careers, but when the fight was put out they both wanted it and didn’t take a backward step. That tells you their self-belief. They believe they have the beating of each other. There is no give in either of them. Joe’s got tremendous amateur experience, was robbed of the Gold medal in the Olympics. He brings that to the table. Daniel has dedicated his life to boxing and look at what he has done after having had just seven senior amateur fights. On the day you have all the experience and punching power of Joe and we have the young hungry lion who wants to get out and show what he has got. Daniel is a tremendous puncher and capturing everyone’s imagination. It’s got the ingredients of an amazing, amazing fight. Whatever happens the winner will become new mandatory for the WBO or fight Usyk for the vacant title if Anthony Joshua fights Tyson Fury. People talk about Daniel like he is a one trick pony and just has a big punch, but he has a great jab. It is superb. Every fight he brings something else. Joe will bring the best out of him. That’s why it is a phenomenal fight. How do I see it? Whoever controls this fight from the beginning will be the winner. This is it — a big moment in time for both of them. The winner is in the big time. If you’re going to watch any fight this year or in the next 12 months this is the one.
DANIEL DUBOIS
I feel confident and left no-stone unturned in training. I am not intimidated by his experience. He has never been in with a fighter like me before and I’m ready to go. I’ve accomplished what I’ve needed to and it’s my destiny. You can argue some guys he beat were past their prime. I am young and hungry. I am ready to go 12 rounds no problem if I have to. I am ready for a long, hard fight but also a quick one. I have the power in both hands to take him out. I will break him down and chop him up. People haven’t seen the best of me. This fight will show I can do something else. I am looking forward to showing my whole repertoire and skill. I want to win in devastating fashion and knock him out. I want to send a clear message to the rest of the fighters in the Heavyweight division and to the world that I am coming. I’m ready for war.
JOE JOYCE
I am not under pressure. I am confident and ready to do the business. The bookies have Daniel in a good position so he has the pressure to deliver. I’m the underdog and coming to take him out. I don’t care if people have written me off. My amateur experience makes a difference. I have been there and been tested. There are no questions about my ability and my achievements. Dubois hasn’t done anything in the Senior amateurs or quite yet in the pros. I feel I have achieved more in my fewer professional fights than he has. I have had the test and answered questions. I’m in a place where I’m ready to go for that world title. I have seen him knockout guys, but do you think I wouldn’t have knocked out those guys? I have power in both hands, I have a good chin, my engine is good and I’m ready to go 12 rounds if need be. If I see the opportunity I will punch him until he’s down. If his power doesn’t put me down he is in a heap of trouble. I’ve taken big punches and kept going forward. I prefer not to take them big shots. I want to move out of the way and not get hit. I’m not blessed with speed but I hit the target and keep coming. I don’t want to leave it to chance. I want to go to work, find my range and knock him out. I have nothing to say to him except respect your elders and he will do on Saturday night.
This is unusual for me in that I always stick to the fighter I initially feel will win. However, as this fight gets closer I’m leaning away from Joyce and favouring Dubois. So many intangibles here
Dubois skill-set I feel will carry him to a victory. Dubois’ jab, lateral movement, speed, and angles should be a great recipe to slowly breakdown Joyce. Joyce struggles so much with his slow movement and he will be working overtime to catch Dubois on the ropes or cutting him off. Keep in mind that if Joyce stays out on the end of Dubois’ arsenal, the continuance of multiple shots [over many rounds] could lead to a stoppage on a TKO. Yes, I may be wrong, but my simply opinion. I feel speed kills in this case.
Joyce in 2! DUBOIS will be to cocky and drop his guard allowing Joyce to give him a over hand right from hell!.
I am not sure at all who is going to win. But Roy you are sticking with your prediction.
JUGGERNAUT in six…nuff said
No matter what happens, it will be a slight shock. It’s undefeated heavyweights with a lot on the line. I see a 1-2 round KO either way. Good scrap..Temple shot..Stinky leg!!
Happy Fans! Enjoy the weekend all!!!
Just really hoping the ref does spoil the fight or wave off the fight in some stupid controversial early stoppage or something.
dubois by 8th round tko
This is one of the best fights at Heavyweight without a guarantee of a World Title shot that I can ever remember. I’ve been watching for over 40 years and legitimate, undefeated prospects simply don’t meet.
I believe it’ll be Dubois winning by stoppage. Let’s say 6th or 7th round.
Joyce reminds me of a young George Foreman, but he doesn’t appear to possess the same power. A good chin and decent power are enough to make noise in this current Division, but the lack of speed will ultimately be his undoing. If Dubois is the real deal, then he’ll expose the flaw.
How about Ray Mercer-Tommy Morrison?
I have a hard time with thinking Dubois will be ready for the pressure joe joyce will put on him nonstop. This tends to be a big factor for up and coming guys with not much big fight experience and that have never been pushed backward the entire fight. Joyce seems to take a punch well.. If that is the case.. I see Dubois getting walked down and stopped unless he is savvy enough to take a decision.