Ricardo Snijders: Last News

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxDaniel Dubois insists he will happily fight Joe Joyce behind closed doors.But promoter Frank Warren admits the fighters would have to take a pay cut for that to happen as he continues to hope their October 24 date can take place in front of a crowd at the O2.Dubois, 22, made light work of Dutchman Ricardo Snijders as he stopped him 20 seconds into the second round on Saturday night at BT Sport studio in Stratford.Now all eyes turn to the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight title clash with Joyce.“I will fight him behind closed doors,” said Dubois.“I will fight him anywhere.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxDaniel Dubois claimed a second-round stoppage victory over Ricardo Snijders tonight to set up a mouthwatering showdown with British heavyweight rival Joe Joyce.The 22-year-old was set to lock horns with Joyce back in April, only for the coronavirus pandemic to put their domestic dust-up on hold until October 24.Joyce filled the gap in his schedule by knocking out Michael Wallisch at BT Sport's studios last month, and this evening Dubois did the same in a routine win over Snijders.The Dutch heavyweight did well to make it into the second round after being knocked down three times in the first, but Dubois didn’t need much longer to finish

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxDaniel Dubois takes the next step on the road to being the best heavyweight in the world tonight – and he will be one of the most deserving to do so if he goes all the way.The British champion takes on Dutchman Ricardo Snijders at BT Sport studios in his 15th professional outing on a cracking card.Taking him all the way to the top will be such a fantastic success story.I've had many champions over the years who we have built up into worldwide superstars.Dubois has got it all to follow in their footsteps for sure and I've never met someone so dedicated to fulfilling their potential.

Frank Warren is still awaiting news on whether crowds will be allowed back in venues by then.The delay has meant both have taken fights this summer to keep the ring rust at bay with Dubois facing Dutchman Ricardo Snijders tomorrow night at BT Sport studios.But, at 22, Dubois feels he has time on his side while the clock is ticking on 34-year-old Rio Olympic silver medallist Joyce.“I've got age on my side,” said Dubois.“While he is only getting older.“The delay is going to benefit me more.“We wait for the big opportunities and that is my big opportunity to show the world I'm ready for world titles.“This has just given me more time to make sure I'm right on the night.“It's bad news for him.