'Gladiator' Joshua weighs in heavier than Dubois ahead of heavyweight showdown

Joshua the bigger man for the huge British battle as he comes in at 17st 12lb ahead of heavyweight fight

Anthony Joshua weighed in heavier than Daniel Dubois ahead of their heavyweight showdown on Saturday night.

Joshua, who is the challenger for Dubois' British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight titles, weighed in at 17st 12lb.

Dubois, the defending champion, weighed in at 17st 1lb.

The weigh-in took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday afternoon.

Joshua and Dubois are set to meet in the ring at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night.

The fight is a huge British showdown between two of the country's top heavyweight prospects.

Joshua is a former world champion, while Dubois is the current British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight champion.

The fight is expected to be a close one, with both fighters having their own strengths and weaknesses.

Joshua is the more experienced fighter, but Dubois is the younger and fresher fighter.

Joshua has the power advantage, but Dubois has the speed advantage.

It is a fascinating match-up and it is sure to be a thrilling fight.