The IBF responded whether they received a request to sanction the fight between Joshua and Dubois

The IBF has responded to whether the organization received a request to sanction the fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

IBF in response to Sky Sports confirmed that it had not received a request to sanction the fight.

Earlier, the Briton's promoter Eddie Hearn said that AJ would only step into the ring against Dubois if the IBF title was on the line.

Earlier, the former heavyweight champion revealed that he was almost done negotiating his next fight. A.J. has yet to reveal either the name of his future opponent or the date of the fight, keeping the intrigue alive.

Over the past 11 months, Joshua has had four solid wins in a year. He has beaten Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou.