Anthony Joshua Faces Stinging Defeat Against Daniel Dubois
Saturday, 21 September 2024, 20:00
Anthony Joshua's Heavyweight Loss
Anthony Joshua’s aspirations for a comeback were dashed when he faced Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, losing by knockout in the fifth round. The 34-year-old Joshua, cheered on by 96,000 fans, was knocked down multiple times and faced a formidable offensive from Dubois right from the start.
Fight Highlights
- Joshua struggled early, facing hard hits and going down in the first round.
- Despite an impressive moment in the fifth round where he seemed to rally, he was ultimately countered by Dubois.
- This loss marks Joshua's fourth setback in 32 professional fights.
Dubois, 27, further solidified his position as the IBF champion, having been elevated to this status after Usyk vacated the title for a major rematch with Tyson Fury.
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