[1][2] The bout took place on 21 September 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom.

[3][4] On 26 June 2024 Dubois was elevated to full IBF champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

[5] It was announced that he would be making his first defence of the title against former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London on 21 September.

Dubois retained his title by defeating Joshua by KO in the fifth round after a dominant performance.

Joshua was able to beat the count, but seemed to be on unsteady legs as the bell signalled the end of the first round.