Anthony Joshua set to face Daniel Dubois for Usyk's vacated IBF title at Wembley

In a surprising move, Oleksandr Usyk has decided to vacate his IBF heavyweight title, paving the way for Daniel Dubois to be elevated to the official champion status. This development sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between Dubois and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for September 21 at London's iconic Wembley Stadium. Usyk, who recently defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in over two decades, relinquished the IBF title in a video message, presenting it as a gift to Joshua and Dubois for their upcoming bout. The Ukrainian boxer's decision to vacate the IBF belt comes as he prepares for a rematch with Fury in December, although this time the undisputed status will not be at stake. Dubois, who claimed the interim IBF title by defeating Filip Hrgovic, will now have the opportunity to face Joshua for the coveted championship. Joshua, a former two-time champion, is eager to reclaim a world title after his last fight in March, where he knocked out Francis Ngannou. Usyk's announcement has generated significant buzz in the boxing world, with fans eagerly anticipating the official confirmation of the Joshua-Dubois title fight. The upcoming bout promises to be a thrilling clash between two top British heavyweights, with Dubois looking to avenge his previous loss to Usyk and Joshua seeking to add another championship to his impressive resume. As Usyk focuses on his rematch with Fury, speculation has arisen about his potential return to the cruiserweight division in the future, highlighting the dynamic landscape of the heavyweight division.