Dubois Demolishes Joshua, Retains IBF Heavyweight Title In Wembley Showdown

In a clash of titans at Wembley Stadium, British heavyweight boxer Daniel Dubois sent a resounding message to the boxing world, defending his IBF heavyweight title with a brutal fifth-round knockout of former champion Anthony Joshua.

From the opening bell, it was clear that Dubois was on a mission. His power and precision were evident as he unleashed a barrage of punishing left jabs and hooks, putting Joshua on the back foot from the very beginning.

A thunderous right hand in the first round nearly sent Joshua crashing to the canvas, only the bell saving the former champion from further damage.

The relentless onslaught continued in the second round, with Dubois’s relentless pressure and pinpoint punches leaving Joshua visibly shaken and struggling to find his rhythm.

The third round saw Joshua stumble after another thunderous left hook, as Dubois’s aggression continued to dominate the fight.

Although Joshua showed flashes of his former self in the fourth round, he was again sent to the canvas, though the referee ruled it a slip.

The fight reached its explosive conclusion in the fifth round. Joshua momentarily rocked Dubois with a powerful right hand, but the champion quickly retaliated with a devastating right of his own, sending Joshua crashing to the mat. Unable to recover, Joshua was counted out, handing Dubois a resounding victory and a successful title defence.

This win solidifies Dubois’s position as one of the most formidable forces in the heavyweight division, while Joshua faces a crossroads in his career after another defeat.

Questions are swirling about the future of the once-undisputed champion as he faces a period of reflection and uncertainty.