On Saturday night at Wembley, British boxers Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois faced off for the IBF heavyweight title, with “Dynamite” Dubois securing victory by knockout.
The fight was a battle between Joshua’s experience and Dubois’ youth, with a huge crowd and notable figures like Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and artist Kendrick Lamar in attendance.
Round 1: The fight started with powerful punches from an aggressive Daniel Dubois, clearly affecting Joshua. Towards the end of the round, Joshua was hit hard and knocked to the ground, but the referee gave him a count before being saved by the bell.
Round 2: Joshua struggled to recover from the first knockdown and tried to stay on his feet, while Dubois continued to press forward with a flurry of punches. Joshua’s confidence began to wane as the power of his opponent became more apparent.
Round 3: Joshua managed to hold on, avoiding another fall, but at the end of the round, Dubois landed a heavy left that knocked Joshua down again, prompting another count by the referee.
Round 4: Joshua looked completely worn out, fighting to survive. He barely managed to hold on, showing signs of recovery but remaining in a tough position.
Round 5: Dubois was caught by a big right hand from Joshua and staggered. Joshua tried to capitalize, but the young Brit quickly recovered and delivered a single, devastating blow that knocked Joshua out for good, sealing a stunning victory for Dubois.
"Joshua Knocked Out: Is the British Boxer's Career Over?"
"جوشوا يسقط بالضربة القاضية: هل انتهت مسيرة الملاكم البريطاني؟"
"Joshua mis KO : La carrière du boxeur britannique est-elle terminée ?" pic.twitter.com/rit9DSbh45
— mmamag.ma (@jamalsoussi10) September 22, 2024
With this win, Daniel Dubois cemented his place among the top heavyweights, while the future of Anthony Joshua in boxing now seems uncertain after such a crushing defeat.
