After Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua, fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a rematch between the British heavyweights. Turki Alalshikh, a key organizer of major sporting events, has revealed that the tentative date for the rematch is set for February 22, 2025.
In an interview with The Stomping Ground following today’s fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, Alalshikh confirmed that both teams have agreed on February 22 as a provisional date for the rematch. While final details are still being negotiated, this date seems likely, especially with Alalshikh’s central role in organizing the event.
The location of the fight has not been officially confirmed, but there is a strong possibility that it will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Alalshikh, along with the Saudi government, is working to make the country a premier destination for major boxing events.
The first fight between Dubois and Joshua took place on September 21. Joshua, who was the favorite, was knocked down several times before being knocked out in the fifth round. Dubois currently holds the IBF heavyweight title, which was vacated by Oleksandr Usyk after he was unable to defend it.
