Daniel Dubois Stuns Anthony Joshua in Five-Round Knockout

Daniel Dubois shocked the boxing world by dismantling Anthony Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in front of 96,000 fans, to retain the IBF heavyweight title. The 27-year-old Dubois dropped Joshua multiple times, ultimately finishing him with a devastating counter right hook delivering the biggest victory of his career. Dubois, who walked to the ring first despite being the champion, faced a crowd mostly cheering for Joshua.

The fight started with fireworks, both literal and figurative as Dubois floored the 34-year-old Joshua in the first round with a powerful overhand right. Joshua never fully recovered, enduring multiple knockdowns in subsequent rounds. Despite brief signs of life in the fourth, Joshua’s comeback was cut short when Dubois knocked him down for the final time in the fifth round.

Daniel Dubois, ecstatic after the fight, proclaimed his ambition to reach the pinnacle of the sport, declaring, “I am a gladiator. I want to reach my potential.” This win marked Dubois’ crowning moment, cementing his status as a rising star in the heavyweight division. For Joshua, this loss was a massive setback in his quest to become a three-time world champion, though he hinted at continuing his career with a rematch clause available.

The defeat adds further uncertainty to his future, as he now faces questions about his place in the heavyweight hierarchy. Dubois’ victory, four years after his loss to Joe Joyce, signals a redemption story for the London fighter and a new era in heavyweight boxing with the likes of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk watching from ringside.