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ANTHONY JOSHUA has a pair of ringside distractions waiting for him when he fights Daniel Dubois, claimed Frank Warren.

Joshua challenges for Dubois’ IBF belt on Saturday in what is set to be a British-record 96,000 sellout at Wembley.

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And among the never-before-seen numbers of fans will be Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

The pair – set to rematch in Saudi Arabia on December 21 – will have front row seats for the world title fight.

And promoter Warren believes it could be at the detriment of AJ.

He told Sky Sports: “Usyk will be there, as will be Tyson, but I don’t think it’s anything for [Dubois]. It could be a distraction for AJ as he has beaten AJ twice.

“Usyk is the man at the moment, he’s the guy who is top of the tree, and these two are trying to get the winner of the rematch between Tyson and Usyk.

“They know how important this fight is, and as I say, I believe the winner of this will fight the winner of the fight in December.”

Usyk, 37, became the heavyweight division’s first four-belt undisputed champion after beating Fury, 36, in May.

But his unified status did not last long after he was forced to vacate the IBF belt to proceed with a rematch against the Gypsy King.

Joshua vs Dubois fight predictions

THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.

But who will emerge victorious under the famous arch? Some of the biggest names in boxing have been having their say…

Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”

Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”

Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”

Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”

Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”

Click here for more fight predictions for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

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Dubois, 27, was elevated from interim champ and makes his first defence against Joshua, 34.

Talk has turned to a stunning super-fight between AJ and Fury next year – regardless of results in their interim bouts.

But Warren argues it could be Dubois who is next for Fury or Usyk.

The Hall of Famer said: “He’s ready to fight Usyk again, I really do believe that.

“Having come out of the fight, shared the ring with him and knowing what happened last time, I really do believe he’s ready.”

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A COCKTAIL BAR is opening up on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street – and they are already advertising for staff.

Signage has appeared for brand-new cocktail bar on Sauchiehall Street.

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Berlinky’s will open at 396 Sauchiehall Street later this year, taking over from Life Glasgow.

According to the Glasgow Times, Berlinky’s teased the opening on their social media pages.

They posted a photo on their instagram account of the bar’s logo with a closed curtain, with the caption: “A taster…”

The walls of the plot have been painted a bright turquoise colour, and neighbours late night bar Kilts and Cocktails, and the popular Bistro takeaway.

According to their social media pages, Berlinky’s appears to be a cocktail bar, which will also serve food.

It also looks like they have the space, and facilities to put on live entertaiment, such as comedy shows, live music and acrobatics.

Berlinky’s are already advertising for staff to join their food and drinks teams.

They are actively looking for a sous chef, chef de parties, commis chef, bar manager, bar supervisors, bar staff, bar backs, a floor manager, waiting staff, security, and runners.

Interested parties should contact jobs@berlinkys.com to arrange an interview.

It comes just weeks after another popular Glasgow bar suddenly closed it’s doors, leaving 40 staff without jobs.

Metropolitan Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in the city’s Merchant Square closed its doors suddenly, after 22 years.

Heartbroken Iain Reid and Kevin McGuire said they “feel personally responsible” to their loyal team after being forced to close down the struggling venue.

Iain added: “Our loss in revenue against rising costs is unsustainable. As an independent business, we physically cannot keep up.

“The footfall just doesn’t match the costs. On top of all of the bills, we have to pay 75 grand in rates. England have had 75% rates relief for four years, and Scotland have had none. It’s shocking.”

Metropolitan has become a Glasgow institution in the Merchant City area since it opened in 2002 and is known as a hugely-popular nightlife spot.

Co-Owner Kevin McGuire said: “”We’ve been between four or five shut units for two years. And our revenue from pre-COVID is way down.

“It’s just not sustainable. We’ve tried our best. We take, as directors, very little out of the business, but this has hit us like a tonne of bricks.”

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