Noted trainer warns Anthony Joshua to be ‘on his A-game’ against Daniel Dubois

Currently riding a four-fight win streak, Anthony Joshua will attempt to become a three-time heavyweight world champion September 21, live on DAZN, when he challenges Daniel Dubois.

One noted trainer believes AJ will need to be at his best to have his hand raised against Dubois, adding that his experience will give him the edge.

“I think it’s highly important,” Peter Fury said of the experience factor of next month’s heavyweight bout while speaking with Seconds Out. “It’s that age, that maturity, it definitely plays a factor.

“There’s no heavyweight walking through punches,” he continued. “Not from heavyweights. Eventually, you’re going to get ironed out.”

He added: “That skill set, making mistakes, offsetting — all of this plays a vital role. He’s been around the block now. He’s a fully mature man now, Joshua, so that’s the reason I edge toward him.”

In 31 professional fights, Joshua owns a 28-3 record with 25 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs) will be looking to extend his two-fight win streak.

“The other one’s a younger fighter, plenty of talent, he wants it as well,” Fury said of Dubois. “He seems to have grown a lot from his failures. He’s come on a lot.”

Fury added: “Again, with all of these types of fights, Joshua’s got to be on his total A-game plus. It’s not a given. He’s got to be on his A-game for this fight. For sure, he will but just on the experience factor, I edge him as a favorite.”