Joshua vs Dubois fight streams live on free internet despite piracy warnings

On Saturday night, Anthony Joshua will attempt to become a three-time world champion when he takes on Daniel Dubois in a heavyweight title fight held exclusively in the UK at Wembley Stadium.

The prestigious fight is being broadcast on pay-per-view on DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office, although the £20-£25 fee has led to dozens of illegal piracy sites offering users the chance to watch free live streams of the Joshua vs Dubois fight.

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As with AJ’s previous PPV fights, Facebook and X had links to illegal streaming sites hours before the fight. There are also Reddit forums with information on how to watch the fight for free.

In recent years, popular search engines like Google and DuckDuckGo have also become a reliable way to track down illegal sources, despite attempts to crack down on these illegal practices.

While many illegal streaming sites pose no real risk to visitors—apart from a barrage of online ads—some try to trick users into providing personal information by promising a free stream to watch a live event. Research by Opentext Security Solutions found that more than 40 percent of streaming sites lack the required security certification, leaving visitors vulnerable to cyber threats.

A UK initiative called BeStreamWise aims to warn people about the risks of illegal, free live streaming, which could infect their computers with viruses and malware after clicking on unknown links.

“Online piracy can expose consumers to consequences such as fraud, identity theft, viruses and malware,” said Matt Hibbert, Sky’s anti-piracy director and BeStreamWise partner Independent before the Dubois vs. Joshua fight.

“As proud partners of BeStreamWise, we will continue to support efforts to catch those attempting to stream content illegally and provide information on how consumers can safely enjoy their favorite content.”

According to data from anti-piracy firm Muso, as many as 10 million people watched illegal streams of the latest heavyweight fights. The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) also warns of the risk to children, as illegal streaming sites could expose them to pornographic content.

FACT CEO Kieron Sharp previously said: Independent that viewers should only watch legal content to protect both children and their personal data.