Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Fight result and reaction after stunning knockout at Wembley
Anthony Joshua suffered the most devastating loss of his career at the hands of Daniel Dubois, who defended his IBF heavyweight world title in front of a record crowd of over 98,000
Daniel Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight title by knocking out former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua in the fifth round in a dominant first defense of his belt on Saturday.
Joshua had already been floored in the first and third rounds of a surprisingly one-sided fight at Wembley Stadium before falling face first after a straight right hand by Dubois. The referee waved off the all-British fight just as Joshua‘s corner threw in the towel.
Dubois roared “Are you not entertained?” to a record post-war boxing crowd in Britain of over 98,000 fans in his first words after the fight.
“This is my time, my redemption story,” said Dubois, who became IBF champion after the belt was vacated by Oleksandr Usyk in June. “I’m not going to stop until I reach my full potential.
Relive all the action from Joshua vs Dubois and catch up on the undercard below:
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Frank Warren gives Usyk plea
Frank Warren has made it clear who he wants Daniel Dubois to face next.
“The fight I would like to see is Daniel lacing them up against Usyk again, I believe he should have won that fight and it wasn’t a low blow,” he said.
“We talked after the fight, it’s a fight he could have won, we live in the moment now, this man showed what he’s all about. A big underdog, most people had written him off. He went out with a gameplan to put him on the back foot.
“Whoever was on the backfoot was going to get beat. He stamped his authority from the first round. It was a shootout at the end. He done him with a counter, it was our Hagler v Hearns moment, it was so exciting.”
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Full results
Daniel Dubois def. Anthony Joshua via fifth round knockout to retain IBF heavyweight title
Hamzah Sheeraz def. Tyler Denny via TKO2 to win EBU middleweight title
Joshua Buatsi def. Willy Hutchinson by split decision to win the WBO interim light-heavyweight title (117-108, 115-110, 112-113)
Anthony Cacace def. Josh Warrington by unanimous decision to retain IBF super-featherweight title (118-110, 117-111, 117-111)
Josh Kelly def. Ishmael Davis by majority decision (115-113, 115-114, 114-114)
Josh Padley def. Mark Chaimberlain by unanimous decision (95-93, 96-92, 96-92)
Anthony Joshua’s nightmare loss to Daniel Dubois leaves him with one pivotal question
Anthony Joshua tumbled into the canvas in the fifth round, his world turned upside down by Daniel Dubois and his effortless power, compounding a nightmare evening to leave him with a critical decision. The ramifications of this dramatic evening in London remain unknown, but Joshua’s future is more uncertain and compelling than ever before.
Yes, he’s been hurt and taken out before, by Andy Ruiz no less in another seismic shock in 2019, he was outclassed even, twice by Oleksandr Usyk. But never before dominated within a few seconds of the first bell until a comprehensive and painful conclusion. A beating dished out by the champion no less.
And that is worth emphasising, as so many scoffed and forgot about that status, the man with the belt walking first on the night. Dubois was elevated without a punch thrown in anger inside the ring, yet a hungry Dubois seized his moment to validate his position, defending his heavyweight title over five lopsided rounds before delivering one of the most crushing counters in the heavyweight division’s history.
Anthony Joshua’s nightmare to Daniel Dubois leaves him with pivotal question
AJ was beaten like never before by IBF heavyweight world champion Dubois, leaving him with a crucial decision to make
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: ‘Nerves were never a factor’
Tony Bellew has hailed Daniel Dubois after his stunning knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.
“I give all the credit to Daniel Dubois,” he said. “What a performance on your biggest night.
“The nerves never played a factor. He's going in there with a guy who he knows is quicker than him. He knows he has more tools and skills than him, and he just puts it on him.
“Didn't care what was coming back. He just let his hands go, and that's the difference tonight. It really is.
“Daniel Dubois has just gone in there and let his hands go and he had no care for what was coming back.”
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Dubois hints at rematch
Daniel Dubois has namedropped Oleksandr Usyk as the next man he’d like to share the ring with, eager to set up a rematch after their inital bout in 2023 was marred in controversy.
“Maybe Usyk,” he said. “I want a shot at my redemption. Anyone can get it.”
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Anthony Joshua opens up on why he lost
When asked what proved his downfall tonight, AJ said: “The opponent, credit to him and his team we roll the dice at success but we come up short.
“You know I’m pissed, you know I’m ready to kick off in the ring but I’m going to stay professional and respect my opponent.”
Daniel Dubois: 'Are you not entertained?’
Speaking on his sensational knockout victory over Anthony Joshua, Dubois said: “Are you entertained?”
“It’s been a long journey and I’m grateful to be in this position. God bless.
“I’m just a warrior until the bitter end and I’m ready to go to the end. I just want to reach my full potential.”
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: AJ GETS SLEPT!
Round five
Good jab from Dubois but suddenly, here comes AJ. Two massive overhand rights seems to have Dubois on the retreat, but then just when you think Joshua is on the comeback, KNOCKOUT!
Dubois connects with a nuclear warhead of an overhand to leave AJ face first on the canvas. He can’t answer the count and it is all over!
Daniel Dubois def. Anthony Joshua via fifth round knockout (overhand right, 0:59)
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE
Round three
Dubois is fighting like he is the champion and Joshua is the challenger.
He is bringing everything to AJ and once again rocks his opponent in the final minute, sparking jelly legs and raining down punches.
He goes down but as the bell goes, the referee says Joshua is fit to continue.
Round four
Dubois comes out flying and is vying for blood. AJ is fighting for survival and gets knocked down once again.
De ja vu from the Usyk fight Dubois appears to go low - however, he isn’t deducted a point.
Joshua vs Dubois LIVE
This is a stunning start! Here in Wembley Stadium, the crowd is almost silent after Joshua’s early struggles.
Dubois is pushing out meaningful, clubbing shots that Joshua cannot get out of the way.
Dubois with a skip in his step and now hunting AJ around the ring. We are on the verge of a big upset here.
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