Anthony Joshua is set to make his first media appearance since his defeat to Daniel Dubois, joining DAZN’s broadcast team for Saturday’s Last Crescendo event in Riyadh.
The two-time world heavyweight champion will join an all-star broadcast lineup alongside host Ade Oladipo and former world champions Barry Jones, Sergio Mora and Darren Barker.
The appearance comes five months after Joshua’s fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September.
Joshua’s presence at the event holds particular significance given the IBF heavyweight title fight between Dubois and Parker on the card.
Anthony Joshua is set for a new role on DAZN ahead of a mega night of boxing
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The bout could have major implications for Joshua’s future, with the winner potentially emerging as his next opponent.
Dubois will be making his first defence of the IBF belt he claimed from Joshua in their September clash.
The winner could potentially move on to face unified champion Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed title showdown.
Eddie Hearn has already begun plotting Joshua’s next move, with a world title shot firmly in his sights.
“Next week we’ll start discussions about what might be next,” Hearn told Boxing News.
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“The preference will always be to fight for the world heavyweight title,” the promoter added.
Hearn acknowledged potential complications, noting: “Maybe, we don’t know, Parker will have a rematch clause if he wins, is there a mandatory? I have no idea.”
The Last Crescendo event will be broadcast live on DAZN PPV, with the pay-per-view priced at £19.99 in both the UK and US.
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Anthony Joshua tasted defeat to Daniel Dubois in September
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Viewers purchasing the PPV will receive additional benefits, including alternative commentary options from Adam Smith, True Geordie, and Showbizz the Adult.
The package also includes local language commentary options and a seven-day free trial of the full DAZN platform.
UK viewers will additionally gain entry to a prize draw for tickets to Chris Eubank Jr. vs Connor Benn.
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Daniel Dubois’ condition is uncertain after falling ill on Thursday
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The Last Crescendo card is headlined by the undisputed light heavyweight title clash between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.
The Dubois-Parker heavyweight title bout serves as the co-main event on what DAZN bills as ‘the fight card of the century’.
The stacked lineup also features appearances from Hamzah Sheeraz, Zhilie Zhang, Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith.
The event will be available to watch anywhere via DAZN’s streaming platform across smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, games consoles and computers.