Daniel Dubois weighs in at career-high 17st 10lbs ahead of Anthony Joshua fight

Dubois registered 3lbs heavier than for his most up-to-date victory, an eighth-round stoppage on cuts of Croatian Filip Hrgovic in June, whereas Joshua tipped the scales 4lbs heavier at 18st.

The weigh-in was overseen by ring announcer Michael Buffer with a sizeable crowd in attendance at London’s Trafalgar Sq., though there have been no fireworks from the British rivals.

“It’s time to get into the ring and struggle. Lets go. I’ve been working arduous. A whole lot of work and coaching has gone into this and I’m able to go. A win, by any means crucial,” Dubois mentioned.

Joshua, who additionally weighed 18st for his brutal demolition of Francis Ngannou in March, promised to placed on a present for the 96,000 sell-out crowd.

“I have a look at myself as a gladiator. I’m pumped and able to carry out for the individuals. I’m not smelling any roses but, simply blood. Contemporary blood,” he mentioned.

Joshua v Dubois – Story of the Tape:

34 Age 27

31 Fights 23

28 Wins 21

25 KOs 20

0 Attracts 0

3 Losses 2

162 Rounds boxed 90

6ft 6in Top 6ft 5in

Orthodox Stance Orthodox

82in Attain 78in

18 stones 0lbs Weight 17 stones 10 lbs