Summary

  • News conference before Anthony Joshua fights Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday

  • All-British heavyweight fight for IBF world title

  • Dubois says he needs to 'legitimise' himself by retaining the title

  • 'I'll break him down,' insists Joshua as he bids to become three-time world champion

  • Record sell-out crowd of 96,000 expected at the bout

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  1. Postpublished at 18:58 British Summer Time 19 September

    Buatsi v Hutchinson

    Joshua Buatsi v Willie Hutchinson
  2. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 19 September

    Buatsi v Hutchinson

    Joshua Buatsi is keeping his cool and not biting as Willy Hutchinson throws jibes in his direction.

    Buatsi says:

    "I'm looking forward to it."

    Buatsi is asked how he wins this fight?

    "I be Buatsi and just turn up."

  3. Postpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 19 September

    Buatsi v Hutchinson

    We're getting through this undercard at pretty good pace now as we move on to Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, who meet in a WBO interim light-heavyweight contest.

    Hutchinson is first to speak:

    "I'm looking forward to knocking this fella out on Saturday night.

    "I went into camp 11 weeks ago today. This is fun, I've been training for this man for 17 years - he's the biggest step up I've had. This is going to be fun.

    "I'm far too good for him in every aspect."

  4. 'For the names and my legacy'published at 18:48 British Summer Time 19 September

    Cacace v Warrington

    Josh WarringtonImage source, Getty Images

    Josh Warrington hasn't fought since defeat to Leigh Wood in October and has only won one of his last five trips to the ring - one did end in a technical draw after his bout against Mauricio Lara had to be stopped when the Mexican suffered a huge cut above his left eye following a clash of heads in the second round.

    The Leeds-born fighter moves up a weight to take on Anthony Cacace on Saturday and admits it was a decision that he should have been taken sooner in his career.

    “It’s a hell of a difference and something that I should have done years ago. It’s all in hindsight isn’t it," Warrington said.

    The 33-year-old is also aiming to right the wrongs after successive defeats against Wood and Luis Alberto Lopez.

    “I’m not just here to take part. I’m not going to go all Conor McGregor now but, it’s not even so much for the belts, it's for the names and my legacy," Warrington added.

    "Obviously, my last fight ended in a loss. No matter how good I was boxing it was still a loss. I don’t want to end it [his career] like that."

  5. 'No one taking these belts'published at 18:46 British Summer Time 19 September

    Cacace v Warrington

    More from Josh Warrington: "I'm disappointed the IBF title isn't on the line but now it's about the fight.

    "It's going to be exciting this weekend."

    IBF and IBO super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace says: "There's no pressure.

    "Josh's career has been filled with success but I'm getting the success now. He's moving up in weight but I'm a big super-featherweight and it's going to be a tough night for him.

    "He's smaller than me and will be coming on to shots, I won't have to go looking for him. He has a big heart and is coming for a fight.

    "His accolades speak for themselves so I know I'm in for a hard night but no one is taking this belts from me."

    Anthony Cacace v Josh Warrington
  6. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 19 September

    We'll keep you posted with live text updates from the news conference - with both Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua to come later - but it looks like our efforts to show a live stream have been scuppered.

    Stay with us for the latest news, pictures and quotes.

  7. 'I wanted it on the line'published at 18:43 British Summer Time 19 September

    Cacace v Warrington

    Anthony Cacace holds the IBO and IBF super-featherweight titles over his shouldersImage source, Getty Images

    IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua have been getting all the headlines this week but Saturday's undercard also looks like a cracker.

    An all-British affair between IBF super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace and and former featherweight world champion Josh Warrington is one not to be missed.

    Northern Ireland's Cacace beat Wales' Joe Cordina in May to win the world title, but the IBF has said that while the Belfast boxer is free to face Warrington, his title will not be up for grabs.

    The sanctioning body didn't want to stand in the way of such a mouthwatering bout but they do not consider Warrington a challenger as he prepares to make his debut at super-featherweight.

    While Warrington is ineligible to take the IBF title off Cacace, the incumbent will vacate his belt if he suffers a first loss since 2017.

    If Cacace wins, he will face a mandatory defence against Mexico's Eduardo Nunez before 20 March next year.

    Cacace also holds the IBO world title and that belt will be on the line.

    "It's for the IBO world title. The IBF isn't on the line," Cacace told BBC Sport.

    "You would need to talk to Frank [Warren, Cacace's promoter] and everybody else behind the scenes about that. I wanted it on the line.

    "I've known for weeks. It's not one bit of bother to me, but at the same time I don't really understand what the hell is going on."

  8. 'Guarantee action'published at 18:39 British Summer Time 19 September

    Cacace v Warrington

    IBO super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are up next.

    Leeds Warrior Warrington is asked how he is feeling after stepping up from featherweight - "absolutely massive", he replies.

    "I guarantee action on Saturday and I know Anthony wants to bring the same.

    "I'm experienced in this game and I've dealt with every type of boxer, most of the time I've come through it."

  9. Postpublished at 18:37 British Summer Time 19 September

    Davis v Kelly

    Ishmael Davis and Josh Kelly have only known they'd be facing each other for a matter of days but they seem to have a deep dislike of one another.

    Kelly says "It's your first time at a table like this and it might be your last, you're putting pressure on yourself".

    Davis responds "the same for you if you lose".

  10. 'Nervous energy'published at 18:35 British Summer Time 19 September

    Davis v Kelly

    Josh Kelly says:

    "Have a look at who I've fought and take a look at who you've fought.

    "You're getting very excited. That's nervous energy."

  11. 'Dare you to meet me in the middle'published at 18:31 British Summer Time 19 September

    Davis v Kelly

    Ishmael DavisImage source, Matchroom

    Ismael Davis on how he has prepared on just six days' notice:

    "I've heard Josh Kelly's interviews and he's overlooking me. His best win is Troy Williamson, who I also beat.

    "I'm the best British boxer, no joke.

    "I dare you to meet me in the middle of the ring.

    "I'm here because I believe I'm knocking you out. You won't make it to 12 [rounds]."

  12. Postpublished at 18:29 British Summer Time 19 September

    We were and are hoping to bring you a live stream of the news conference, together with text updates, but are currently being foiled by technical issues at the venue.

    Stay with us for updates and we'll let you know about the video as soon as we can.

  13. Late call for Davispublished at 18:28 British Summer Time 19 September

    Ishmael DavisImage source, Getty Images

    Next up we're going to hear from light-middleweight duo Ishmael Davis and Josh Kelly.

    If you haven't been keeping across the world of boxing over the past week or so - some of you have better things to do - then you might have missed the news that there has been a late change on the bill.

    On Sunday, Leeds-based light-middleweight Davis was without a fight and probably, like the rest of us, looking forward to watching a big night of boxing on Saturday.

    By Monday, Davis on his way to London and confirmed as Kelly's opponent after Liam Smith had to withdraw from the bout.

    Davis has a perfect record of 13 victories, winning six inside the distance, and started to garner some attention when he beat Troy Williamson in February.

    The majority (10) of Davis' fights have taken place in the LUFC Banqueting Suite at Elland Road - the home of Leeds United. He has only fought outside Yorkshire on one occasion when he travelled to Newcastle in November.

    Saturday presents a major step up and a major opportunity for the 29-year-old to win some admirers and attempt to propel himself to the next level.

  14. Postpublished at 18:27 British Summer Time 19 September

    Chamberlain v Padley

    Lightweight rivals Mark Chamberlain and Josh Padley are the first two fighters to get their opportunity on the mic.

    Some back-and-forth sees Padley say "he can try" after being asked if Chamberlain can wobble his head.

    Padley adds: "He's going off what he's seen of me but there isn't much tape out there. Come Saturday night he's going to find out."

    Chamberlain responds: "Make sure you bring your A-game, because you're going to need it."

  15. Postpublished at 18:23 British Summer Time 19 September

    Ian Thomas CBE, the 51st Town Clerk of London, is the man taking us through the history of the Guildhall.

    He's cracking so many jokes on topics ranging from the DFS sale to the bank balances of Taylor Swift and Oasis and how he has to wear tights to work - something he says he wasn't informed of before taking on the role!

    I don't know if a lot of them landed but fair play to Ian Thomas for seizing his moment with the world's media watching.

    There are probably a few Americans Googling the DFS sale right now.

  16. Postpublished at 18:22 British Summer Time 19 September

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport journalist at Guildhall, London

    We're yet to get started with the undercard news conference because we're getting a lesson on the history of the Guildhall.

    I mean it's all very interesting (kind of) but I'm missing my daughter's second birthday for this.

  17. Saturday's fight cardpublished at 18:20 British Summer Time 19 September

    • Daniel Dubois v Anthony Joshua (IBF heavyweight title)
    • Hamzah Sheeraz v Tyler Denny (European middleweight title)
    • Anthony Cacace v Josh Warrington
    • Joshua Buatsi v Willy Hutchinson (WBO interim light-heavyweight title)
    • Ishmael Davis v Josh Kelly (light-middleweight)
    • Mark Chamberlain v Josh Padley (lightweight)
  18. Postpublished at 18:18 British Summer Time 19 September

    Kal Sajad
    BBC Sport journalist at Guildhall, London

    Josh WarringtonImage source, Matchroom

    There's not an empty seat here in Guildhall's Great Hall. The United Kingdom has been craving for a big heavyweight stadium showdown.

    In other news, the award for best dressed goes to Josh Warrington. The Leeds Warrior is suited for the occasion.

  19. Postpublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 19 September

    The first section of this evening's news conference is just getting going with the fighters on the undercard now on the stage at the spectacular Guildhall.

    Only 15 minutes or so behind schedule... not too bad.

  20. Postpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 19 September

    Both of Daniel Dubois' losses have come via knockout, so it seems that's the route you need to go if you are going to beat him.

    Bold to go for the fourth round though, Isaac!

    Dubois made it to the ninth round in his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk.