London, England – In a stunning display of boxing prowess, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) utterly dismantled Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) in a historic heavyweight title defense at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. The sold-out crowd, filled with fervent Dubois supporters, witnessed a performance that will be talked about for years to come.
From the opening bell, Dubois controlled the pace, landing powerful punches with precision and accuracy. Joshua, once a dominant force in the heavyweight division, appeared overwhelmed by Dubois’s speed, power, and ring intelligence. The fight reached a dramatic conclusion in the fifth round when a vicious right hand sent Joshua crashing to the canvas. Despite attempting to beat the count, Joshua was unable to recover, giving Dubois a decisive knockout victory and solidifying his status as one of the rising stars of the heavyweight division.
The win over Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, is a major milestone in Dubois’s career. It not only cements his position as a top contender but also raises questions about Joshua’s future in the sport. As Dubois continues to ascend the ranks, the heavyweight division is poised for an exciting era, with the young British fighter at the forefront.
What’s next for both fighters?
Daniel Dubois
Following his impressive victory over Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois is likely to face a top-ranked contender to further solidify his position as a heavyweight titleholder. Potential opponents could include:
Oleksandr Usyk: A rematch with Usyk, the current unified heavyweight champion, would be a highly anticipated unification bout.
Deontay Wilder: A showdown with Wilder, a former WBC heavyweight champion, would be a thrilling matchup between two powerful punchers.
Tyson Fury: If Fury remains active, a fight against him would be a dream matchup for many boxing fans.
Anthony Joshua
For Anthony Joshua, the loss to Dubois marks a significant setback. He will need to carefully evaluate his options and decide on his next move. Possible paths forward include:
Rematch with Dubois: Joshua could seek a rematch with Dubois to try and avenge his defeat.
Fight a lesser opponent: To rebuild his confidence, Joshua might opt to face a less challenging opponent.
Retirement: If Joshua feels that his best days are behind him, retirement could be a possibility.
Ultimately, the decisions made by Dubois and Joshua will shape the future of the heavyweight division.
Daniel Dubois versus Anthony Joshua full card results:
- Daniel Dubois def. Anthony Joshua by KO, 0:59, Round 5
- Hamzah Sheeraz def. Tyler Denny by TKO, 2:05, Round 2
- Joshua Buatsi def. Willy Hutchinson by split decision (112-113, 117-108, 115-110)
- Anthony Cacace def. Josh Warrington by unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 117-111)
- Josh Kelly def. Ishmael Davis by majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 115-114)
- Josh Padley def. Mark Chamberlain by unanimous decision (95-93, 96-92, 96-92)
