Daniel Dubois claimed victory in a highly anticipated heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium in London, winning by knockout in the fifth round. Dubois successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title, knocking Joshua down four times before landing a decisive blow to the chin.
With this win, Dubois, now 21-3, earned a shot at the heavyweight title against the winner of the upcoming fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, slated for December 21. For Joshua, this defeat marks his fourth loss in a total of 28 bouts, dropping his record to 28-4.
Throughout the match, Dubois established his aggressive style early on, landing significant punches that left Joshua struggling. Joshua acknowledged his opponent’s sharpness while admitting to making numerous mistakes on his part. “I had a sharp opponent and a fast opponent,” Joshua stated, reflecting on the loss.
In addition to the main event, the fight card featured several compelling bouts. Hamzah Sheeraz achieved a quick victory over Tyler Denny by TKO, while Joshua Buatsi secured a split decision win against Willy Hutchinson in their light heavyweight matchup, after scoring knockdowns in the sixth and ninth rounds.
In the super featherweight category, Anthony Cacace defeated Josh Warrington by unanimous decision, maintaining his IBF and IBO championship titles. Meanwhile, Josh Kelly navigated a challenging fight against Ishmael Davis, winning by majority decision after a grueling 12 rounds.
In an upset, Josh Padley outperformed Mark Chamberlain, resulting in a unanimous decision victory after knocking Chamberlain down in the eighth round.
The event featured a lively atmosphere, with celebrities such as Conor McGregor and former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in attendance. Fury shared his thoughts on the match, anticipating a dramatic showdown between the fighters.
This event at Wembley was a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing, setting the stage for future title opportunities and potential matchups in the division.