Dangerous heavyweight boxers Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois will meet on November 28 to clinch the British, Commonwealth and European titles. Promoter Frank Warren confirmed Daniel Dubois's long-awaited bout with Joe Joyce on November 28. The heavyweight pair will fight on BT Sport, but Warren surprised him by announcing that the show would not be a pay-per-view event.
Carrying the slogan "At Last", the fight will be one of the most anticipated matches in British boxing in 2020. The previous dates of April, July and October have been canceled due to the pandemic. coronavirus in Britain.
Warren Queensberry Promotions's claim that the decision not to charge a PPV fee was an acknowledgment of the struggling economic downturn suffered by many of the British public.
He explained: “It's about keeping boxing alive and relevant in a tough time and doing something for the fans and we've moved heaven and earth to make this a night of BT Sport subscription fighting.
"With boxing still behind closed doors and struggling to get back on its feet after Lockdown, I wanted to give British boxing fans a gift. Dubois v Joyce is the best fight on the British boxing calendar and I want this to be enjoyed by as many people as possible. It's a bonus that the extra exposure gained from the fight will help boxers as they progress through their careers.
"Above all, it's about making sure the fans are taken care of and this fight will be available to BT Sport subscribers. Queensberry and BT Sport are looking forward to delivering a great night of boxing, so let's make sure November 28th for them. eyes of the country and the world are on British boxing. "
Warren continued: “I would like to thank BT Sport for their willingness to make it happen.
“I feel like I've broken a record I'm sure, but sometimes you have to put the sport and the fans first. Queensberry gets it and BT Sport gets it. "As for the fans", that's all. "
Dubois will put the Commonwealth and British heavyweight belts on the line as the pair fight for the European heavyweight title. Both boxers will enter the fight unprotected.