The heavyweight boxing match between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua on Saturday night ended with an unexpected result. In the 5th round, Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois delivered a decisive knockout, crushing Olympic gold medalist Anthony Joshua and securing a stunning victory, successfully defending his IBF heavyweight title.
Joshua, 34, once considered the greatest hope for British boxing, was expected to continue his journey to claim the world heavyweight championship for the third time. However, he was unable to overcome the 7-year younger Daniel Dubois. Dubois, the 6’4″ (193 cm) boxer from Greenwich, London, has been a professional fighter since the age of 19 and now boasts an impressive record of 22 wins out of 24 fights.
The match between these two boxing heavyweights started with both fighters landing strong blows. Joshua, who was the favorite before the fight, seemed to have the upper hand initially with his precise defensive punches. However, in the 5th round, Dubois shocked the audience with a powerful right hook that knocked Joshua to the ground. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight, declaring Dubois the victor.
This was a devastating defeat for Anthony Joshua, who once represented the pride of British boxing. The fight took place in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, and this loss dropped Joshua to 7th place in The Ring’s latest rankings—his lowest position in 2024. On the other hand, Daniel Dubois, following his spectacular victory, rose to 2nd place in The Ring’s rankings, just behind current champion Oleksandr Usyk.
This victory has solidified Daniel Dubois as one of the brightest names in the world of boxing. With his power, determination, and youth, the fighter nicknamed “Dynamite” promises to bring even more surprises and challenges in the future.
Immediately after the match, Joseph Parker, the interim WBO heavyweight champion, called out Dubois for a fight. Parker, who has won four consecutive matches, proposed a showdown with Dubois. The winner would then face the victor of the upcoming Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight for the world heavyweight title. However, no official confirmation of this potential clash has been made yet.
Daniel Dubois not only gained fame and fortune with this victory but also strengthened his position in the international boxing scene. Can Dubois continue his rise to the top of the boxing world? Stay tuned!
