“Even after I’m dead 100 years, my people will talk about Gypsy King, that is Tyson Fury,” these were Tyson Fury’s words. Fury’s fights throughout his career have been nothing but jaw-dropping for fans. While Fury’s last two fights didn’t go well, another boxer from his homeland, Anthony Joshua, is getting all the attention. And after selling out a 90,000-seat arena for his fight against Daniel Dubois, fans are now calling AJ the biggest draw in boxing. It just shows how times change—even a legend like Fury has been surpassed by another boxer who also hails from the same land.
There’s no denying that UK boxers are ruling the heavyweight division. With stars like Fury, Joshua, Dubois, Joe Joyce, and Fabio Wardley, the UK has a collection of top talent, yet, among them all, fans call Joshua the face of boxing.
The fact that Joshua’s fight with Dubois sold out in a flash, with their bout on September 11 for the IBF heavyweight title Usyk left behind, has really turned up the heat. Here’s how fans reacted to it:
One fan set off a debate in the comments, arguing AJ is 10x bigger than Fury.
Meanwhile, astonishment was not for a fan who pointed out that their popularity made tickets sell like popcorn.
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Another fan claimed AJ is the biggest draw in boxing.
One fan dubbed Joshua the ultimate puller.
Anthony Joshua Vs. Daniel Dubois Might Have Sold Over 90,000 Tickets
A few weeks ago, promoter Eddie Hearn told MMA Fighting that Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois could smash the British boxing attendance record, aiming for a massive 100,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on September 21st. In light of the fact that His Excellency Turki Alalshikh is pushing for a full house.
Now, Alalshikh has announced that general tickets are sold out, and only a few platinum tickets with hospitality remain. With such a limited number of seats, Hearn’s prediction seems spot on: Joshua vs. Dubois will likely take place in front of around 90,000 fans, the maximum the arena can hold. Indeed, it’s mind-blowing, especially considering that last time, performers like Taylor Swift drew larger crowds.
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