Daniel Dubois etched his name among the elite in heavyweight division with a stunning knockout victory over former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) ended the fight in the fifth round with a hard right hand that sent Joshua crashing to the canvas.
Joshua (28-4, 25 KO's) tried to get up but was too hurt to do so and was counted out by the referee.
In the first round itself it was evident that Dubois can topple bigger opponent as he floored Joshua to begin a series of knockdown---once in first, third, fourth and finally knocking Joshua out in the fifth.
Dubois' victory marked a significant turning point in his career, solidifying his status as a force in the heavyweight division. He was once viewed as a promising prospect. Dubois had faced setbacks in the past, but his performance against Joshua showcased his immense power and determination.
The bout was a thrilling spectacle from start to finish. Both fighters came out swinging, eager to establish their dominance. Dubois' aggressive style and heavy hands were immediately apparent, while Joshua sought to use his experience and ringcraft to neutralize his opponent.
However, it was Dubois who landed the decisive blow. In the fifth round, he caught Joshua with a perfectly timed right hand that sent the former champion tumbling to the canvas. Joshua was unable to recover, and the referee waved off the fight.
“I’ve just been on a roller coaster ride, and this is my time, this is my redemption story,” Dubois said.
With Dubois' dominant performance over Johua, I would like to see him getting a rematch and a shot at the undisputed heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk. Remains to be seen after the Tyson Fury rematch.
The defeat for Joshua, while a setback, does not necessarily mean the end of his career. However, it will undoubtedly force him to reevaluate his strategy and training regimen especially in the defensive end. By just keeping his left hand up, he could have defended those big right hands.
With Dubois' dominant performance over Johua, I would like to see him getting a rematch and a shot at the undisputed heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk. Remains to be seen after the Tyson Fury rematch.
The defeat for Joshua, while a setback, does not necessarily mean the end of his career. However, it will undoubtedly force him to reevaluate his strategy and training regimen especially in the defensive end. By just keeping his left hand up, he could have defended those big right hands.
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