Former world champion Johnny Nelson advises Anthony Joshua to pursue a rematch against Daniel Dubois on the undercard of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk in December.Joshua’s bid for a third heavyweight title ended in a devastating fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois at Wembley Stadium last month.
Despite the setback, Joshua has ruled out retirement, with promoter Eddie Hearn revealing plans for an immediate rematch rather than waiting for the Fury-Usyk winner.Nelson believes the December card is a realistic option for Joshua-Dubois II, citing the short turnaround and sustained public interest.
However, Nelson expresses concerns about Joshua’s confidence and ability to learn from past mistakes.Joshua’s corner, led by Ben Davison, faced criticism after the loss, but Nelson places responsibility squarely on Joshua’s shoulders.
Nelson questions Joshua’s self-belief, suggesting he often doesn’t practice what he preaches, and notes that Joshua’s extensive experience and past successes make his recent mistakes inexcusable.
