September 21st 2024.
In a thrilling match at Wembley Stadium, Daniel Dubois successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title by knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round. Despite being a former two-time world champion, Joshua was no match for Dubois, who dominated the fight from the very beginning.
The record-breaking crowd of 96,000 fans in attendance were treated to a spectacular performance by Dubois, who exclaimed "Are you not entertained?" to the cheering crowd after his victory. This was a major redemption for Dubois, who became the IBF champion after the belt was vacated by Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year. He declared that he will not rest until he reaches his full potential.
Joshua, who was hoping to join the ranks of boxing legends like Muhammad Ali and Lennox Lewis as a three-time heavyweight champion, was outclassed by Dubois. The new champion has solidified his position as a top heavyweight titleholder and is now in a position to potentially face the winner of the Usyk-Fury rematch.
"I am a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end," proclaimed Dubois, who has his sights set on reaching the top level of the sport. Despite suffering his fourth defeat in five years, Joshua vowed to continue boxing and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated that they will exercise the rematch clause.
It was a tough night for Joshua, who was knocked down in the first and third rounds and was saved by the bell both times. "A lot of the mistakes were mine," he admitted, acknowledging the sharpness and speed of his opponent.
Dubois, on the other hand, was in complete control throughout the fight, dominating with his right hand and knocking Joshua down in the first round with an overhead right. Although Joshua tried to show his resilience by sticking out his tongue at Dubois, it was clear that he was hurt.
In the third round, Dubois landed two lefts that caused Joshua's legs to buckle, and it was only a matter of time before the champion unleashed his next big shots. In the fourth round, Joshua was knocked down twice, but both were ruled as slips. However, in the fifth round, Dubois landed a left hook followed by a powerful right that sent Joshua to the canvas, prompting the referee to wave off the fight.
Joshua praised his opponent and his team for their victory, admitting that they fell short in their performance. It was a disappointing night for Joshua, but for Dubois, it was a triumphant moment as he solidified his place among the top heavyweight boxers in the world.
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