Daniel Dubois retained his IBF world heavyweight title with a stunning fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in a highly anticipated all-British showdown at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The 27-year-old champion dominated from the start, repeatedly knocking down Joshua, the two-time former unified heavyweight champion.
In the fifth round, Joshua appeared to gain momentum with two powerful right hands, but Dubois responded with a pair of devastating right hooks that sent Joshua to the canvas for the final time. Unable to beat the count, Joshua succumbed to Dubois’ relentless attack.
After the victory, Dubois celebrated with the Wembley crowd, declaring, “I’m a gladiator. I am a warrior to the bitter end. I want to get to the top level of this sport and reach my potential.”
Dubois, who became the IBF champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, now looks ahead to further challenges in the heavyweight division, continuing his climb to the sport’s pinnacle.