September 21, (THEWILL) – Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round of their heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium, claiming the IBF world title.
27-year-old Dubois dominated the fight from the start, sending Joshua to the canvas multiple times before delivering a decisive right hand that ended the contest.
Joshua struggled to cope with Dubois’ aggressive style and power. The 34-year-old was floored in the first, third, and fourth rounds before the final knockout. This defeat marks Joshua’s fourth professional loss and raises questions about his future in the sport.
The victory represents a significant milestone for Dubois, who had previously lost title fights against Oleksandr Usyk and Joe Joyce. He entered the bout as the IBF champion after Usyk vacated the belt to focus on his rematch with Tyson Fury.
Dubois’ win sets up potential unification bouts in the heavyweight division. A clash with the winner of the upcoming Usyk-Fury rematch could lead to an undisputed championship fight in 2025.
For Joshua, the defeat is a major setback in his quest to become a three-time world champion. While he has a rematch clause, the nature of the loss may prompt him to reconsider his boxing future.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
