Dubois Knocks Out Joshua in Fifth Round to Retain IBF Heavyweight Title
Daniel Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title by delivering a stunning fifth-round knockout to defeat Anthony Joshua, crushing Joshua’s hopes of becoming a three-time world champion in front of a packed Wembley Stadium crowd on Saturday.
The fight began with a dramatic first round as the 27-year-old Dubois floored Joshua with a powerful right hand, forcing the referee to administer a standing eight count. Dubois dominated the bout, defying pre-fight predictions with an aggressive display.
Joshua, 34, endured relentless punishment in the second round but managed to stay on his feet until the third round, where Dubois again overwhelmed him with stinging right-hand blows, nearly ending the fight.
By the fourth round, Joshua was visibly struggling after being knocked down with two minutes remaining. The bout reached its conclusion in the fifth round, where Dubois landed a decisive right hand to Joshua’s chin, leaving the former champion unable to rise before the
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