Joshua vs. Dubois: increased Wembley Stadium sells out!The increased Wembley Stadium capacity of 90,000 to 96,000 reportedly has been sold out barely three weeks to the Anthony Joshua Vs Daniel Dubois upcoming International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title showdown on September 21.The sell out underlines the huge enthusiasm of fans in the punching power of both boxers; obviously setting the stage for a historic night in British boxing.The stadium, was said to have been expanded to 96,000 accommodation capacity, due to overwhelming demand of fans, and 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.The sales of tickets for the 96,000 seats in the stadium was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, reports said.Dubois for the first time will be defending the IBF heavyweight champion title he inherited; after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.He aims 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 was quoted to have asserts.But for Joshua, who is aiming to reclaim a world title for the third time, the focus is to go for the kill saying; “The goal is just to get through a successful training camp and then perform on the night!”The event, is part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh season promising to be a historic night for boxing, due to the high stakes of the fight and the record-breaking fans expected at Wembley Stadium.

Joshua vs. Dubois: increased Wembley Stadium sells out!

From our Sports desk, Benin 

The  increased Wembley Stadium capacity of 90,000 to 96,000 reportedly has been sold out barely three weeks to the Anthony Joshua Vs Daniel Dubois upcoming International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title showdown on September 21.

The sell out underlines the huge enthusiasm of fans in the punching power of both boxers; obviously setting the stage for a historic night in British boxing.

The stadium, was said to have been expanded to 96,000 accommodation capacity, due to overwhelming demand of fans, and 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.

The sales of tickets for the 96,000 seats in the stadium was confirmed by Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, reports said.

Dubois for the first time will be defending the IBF heavyweight champion title he inherited; after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

He aims 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 was quoted to have asserts.

But for Joshua, who is aiming to reclaim a world title for the third time, the focus is to go for the kill saying; “The goal is just to get through a successful training camp and then perform on the night!”

The event, is part of Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh season promising to be a historic night for boxing, due to the high stakes of the fight and the record-breaking fans expected at Wembley Stadium.