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Ismael Davis – 159.3 lbs
Ishmael Davis, who takes over on just six days’ notice after Liam Smith was forced to withdraw through illness, will be hoping to pull off a major upset tomorrow night.
The undefeated prospect weighs 159.4 pounds.
Mark Chamberlain – 139.4 pounds
Mark Chamberlain also makes the super lightweight limit at 139.4 pounds.
It’s clear there’s no love lost between the couple as they have to be separated on stage.
Josh Padley – 139.6 lbs
Josh Padley is the first fighter to step on the scale tonight.
The lightweights have agreed to meet in a higher weight class, super-lightweight, and the Yorkshireman weighs 139.6 pounds.
Fans gather in Trafalgar Square to watch the fighters
Fans have gathered in their hundreds in Trafalgar Square as the twelve fighters prepare to step on the scale ahead of tomorrow’s event.
The stage is set for what is billed as one of the biggest nights in UK boxing history and tonight will offer one final look at the men who will put it all on the line at Wembley Stadium.
Anthony Joshua 2/5 to win by KO/TKO in Saturday’s heavyweight showdown
Despite entering Saturday’s main event as a challenger, Anthony Joshua has been labelled a heavy favourite for this world title showdown.
As he looks to join an elite group of three-time heavyweight champions, Joshua is the overwhelming favourite as far as the bookmakers are concerned.
History has shown us time and time again that anything can happen when two elite heavyweights face off inside the ring (anyone remember Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas?), but Dubois will need to overcome the odds if he wants to retain his IBF belt.
Click below to check the latest odds for the all-British title clash:
5 minute warning!
Fighters are set to begin heading to the scales imminently, with weigh-ins for the six-fight card scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
As ever, we’ll have all the news, updates and reaction as we get our final look at Saturday’s fighters ahead of what could prove to be the biggest event in British boxing history.
Daniel Dubois’ last five weigh-ins
VICTORY against Filip Hrgovic 01-06-2024 = 245.75 pounds
WIN vs. Jarrell Miller 12-23-2023 = 239 pounds
LOSS vs Oleksandr Usyk 08-26-2023 = 233.25 pounds
WIN vs Kevin Lerena 12-03-2022 = 240.25 pounds
WIN against Trevor Bryan 11-06-2022 = 241.5 pounds
Maximum weight in his career = 245.75 pounds
Lightest weight in the race = 231.25 lbs
Liam Smith out with injury
Former light-middleweight world champion Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith has been forced to withdraw from tomorrow’s event due to a virus.
The Liverpudlian had been due to face Josh Kelly at Wembley in his first fight since losing to Chris Eubank Jr last year before illness forced him off the card.
Kelly will now face undefeated prospect Ishmael Davis on Saturday night.
Read the full story below:
Anthony Joshua’s last five weigh-ins
WIN vs Francis Ngannou 08-03-2024 = 252 pounds
WIN against Otto Wallin 12-23-2023 = 251 pounds
WIN against Robert Helenius 12-08-2023 = 250 pounds
WIN against Jermaine Franklin 01-04-2023 = 255.25 pounds
LOSS vs Oleksandr Usyk 08-20-2022 = 244.5 pounds
Maximum weight in his career = 255.5 pounds
When was the last world heavyweight title fight between British fighters?
After a prolonged period without a British-allied world heavyweight title fight, the successes of Tyson Fury and AJ at the highest levels of the sport have allowed fans to see the most famous belt in all of combat sports defended in the UK.
But when was the last time the heavyweight title was defended in Britain?
Less than two years ago, Tyson Fury put his WBC belt on the line in a trilogy fight against perennial contender Derek Chisora.
After twice defeating Del Boy during his rise to the heavyweight ranks, Fury emerged victorious again at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2022 via 10th-round TKO.
The dominant display marked the final defence of Fury’s reign before he suffered the first defeat of his career at the hands of current unified king Oleksandr Usyk in May.
Tensions flare at the press conference
The two fighters scheduled to compete in tomorrow’s all-British heavyweight title clash will step on the scales tonight ahead of their highly anticipated showdown.
And while we still have to wait another 24 hours until Joshua and Dubois meet in the ring, fans did get to see some verbal sparring between the two at Thursday’s press conference.
Click the link below to watch a particularly awkward exchange as tensions continued to rise between the combatants.
Good night!
…and welcome to Mail Sport’s coverage of the weigh-ins for Anthony Joshua’s clash with Daniel Dubois tomorrow night.
As well as the IBF heavyweight title on the line in the main event, tomorrow night’s card features a number of British boxing stars and some to watch out for in the future.
Stay tuned for all the news and information as the fighters prepare to tip the scales ahead of what is sure to be a thrilling event at a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
- Mark Chamberlain – 139.4 pounds
- Josh Padley – 139.6 lbs
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