Anthony Joshua has once again proven his drawing power by selling out the increased capacity of Wembley Stadium for his upcoming IBF heavyweight title showdown with Daniel Dubois on September 21.The stadium, which was expanded to accommodate 96,000 fans due to overwhelming demand, is now completely sold out, setting the stage for a historic night in British boxing.Originally holding 90,000 seats, Wembley Stadium had its capacity boosted to 96,000 following the unprecedented ticket sales.Its capacity had been increased for previous events, most notably when Tyson Fury’s bout with Dillian Whyte drew 94,000 fans in 2022.
This move, confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, highlights the immense interest in the bout, with fans eager to witness the high-stakes clash between Joshua and Dubois.
For Dubois, this fight marks his first defence as the IBF heavyweight champion, a title he inherited after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.
Dubois is determined to seize this opportunity and solidify his place at the top of the heavyweight division.
“AJ has been the king for a long time, and we all know it. On the night, I need to become a king-slayer,” he said.
Joshua, aiming to reclaim a world title for the third time, understands the magnitude of the challenge ahead, saying, “The goal is just to get through a successful training camp and then perform on the night.”
The event, which is part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh season, promises to be a historic night for boxing, not only due to the high stakes of the fight but also because of the record-breaking attendance expected at Wembley Stadium.
