AJ took on Dubois in the Riyadh Season fight and - despite being the bookies' favourite to win - AJ was knocked down a number of times before the match concluded.
Joshua was defeated by Dubois (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)It was a devastating defeat for Joshua, who suffered a brutal blow in the first round before being dominated by Dubois throughout.
Although AJ seemed to be fighting back in the fifth round, one right hander from Dubois left Joshua face down against the side of the ring.
Although he tried to stand up and carry on, the ref made the decision to end the fight as his team rushed over.
Despite the brutal defeat, Joshua remained gracious in his loss, and according to SPORTbible, said 'well played' to Dubois, shortly after he was knocked down.
Fans had plenty to say about it, with one writing: "Shocked he could speak."
Another said: "Surprised he didn't say, 'I'm retiring'."
But AJ also kept his head up high when interviewed by media.
After being quizzed about the reason behind his defeat, he said: “The opponent but credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice and came up short. But everyone in Wembley I appreciate you.
“You know I am p***ed, I will keep my cool and be respectful and give all credit to my opponent.
“I always say I’m a fighter for life, we keep rolling the dice.
“If I am honest, I had a sharp opponent and a fast opponent and lots of mistakes from my end. As p***ed off as I am, it is what it is.”
Meanwhile, promoter Eddie Hearn said: "It's probably the only time in his whole career I've seen him really hurt - to the point he couldn't get up.
"Heavyweights get knocked out all the time, but it is the first time in his career he's been properly hurt.
"It's a difficult defeat but at this point you have to try and take any positives you can.
"The start was disastrous. The only positive is the unbelievable heart and guts he showed to never give up.
"As bad as he performed tonight, he still could have won the fight. In the fourth round he hurt Dubois, in the fifth round Dubois' legs bucked. But he walked onto a crushing right hand."
AJ was knocked down a number of times (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
Following the fight, some fans applauded AJ's sportsmanship, with one writing: "Huge heart shown. Hats off to both fighters for different reasons."
But others highlighted how he didn't refer to Dubois by name when interviewed after the fight, with one fan writing: "See how he's not calling Daniel's name? Says a lot of the animosity he has for Dubois."
Many others wondered if now would be the time for Joshua to retire.
But it seems he's not done yet, after releasing a statement following the defeat.
He said: "We took a shot at success and came up short.
"We are trying to create history for British boxing and I think we are doing that.
"Do I still want to continue fighting? Of course I want to continue fighting.
"Are we going to run away? We're going to live to fight another day. I'm a warrior."Featured Image Credit: Richard Pelham/Getty Images/DAZN
Published 16:26 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1
How to watch the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight in the UK
It's set to be the biggest sporting event of the year
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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are preparing to step into the ring to compete for the coveted IBF heavyweight title.
Held at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, the fight of the year will see Dubois put his IBF heavyweight belt on the line, as Joshua hopes to become the three-time world champion.
The prestigious IBF title was previously held by Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk after he became the division's first champion in more than two decades - after swiping the crown from Tyson Fury earlier this year.
Following the fight, some fans applauded AJ's sportsmanship, with one writing: "Huge heart shown. Hats off to both fighters for different reasons."
But others highlighted how he didn't refer to Dubois by name when interviewed after the fight, with one fan writing: "See how he's not calling Daniel's name? Says a lot of the animosity he has for Dubois."
Many others wondered if now would be the time for Joshua to retire.
But it seems he's not done yet, after releasing a statement following the defeat.
He said: "We took a shot at success and came up short.
"We are trying to create history for British boxing and I think we are doing that.
"Do I still want to continue fighting? Of course I want to continue fighting.
"Are we going to run away? We're going to live to fight another day. I'm a warrior."Featured Image Credit: Richard Pelham/Getty Images/DAZN
Published 16:26 17 Sep 2024 GMT+1
How to watch the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight in the UK
It's set to be the biggest sporting event of the year
This article contains affiliate links and LADbible Group might make a commission on anything purchased.
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are preparing to step into the ring to compete for the coveted IBF heavyweight title.
Held at a sold-out Wembley Stadium, the fight of the year will see Dubois put his IBF heavyweight belt on the line, as Joshua hopes to become the three-time world champion.
The prestigious IBF title was previously held by Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk after he became the division's first champion in more than two decades - after swiping the crown from Tyson Fury earlier this year.
If you don’t have tickets for the grand event then no need to panic, here’s everything you need to know about watching the fight on the box.
When is the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight?
The Joshua vs Dubois fight will take place on Saturday 21 September at Wembley Stadium in London. The time has not been confirmed but coverage will likely start from around 4pm with main event ring walks taking place at approximately 10.30pm.
What to know about the fight
It’s not the first time Joshua and Dubois have stepped into the ring together. The duo frequently sparred as part of the Great Britain amateur squad, though this marks their professional debut. It is Dubois’ first time fighting inside the iconic Wembley Stadium while Joshua has fought at the venue three times.
It looks to be a close call, as both boxers are at the height of their game, as they will enter the spar on unbeaten runs. Joshua is more experienced at world championship level than Dubois, though they both have an impressive knockout rate, with Dubois at 20 knockouts in 21 wins and Joshua at 25 knockouts in 28 wins.
How can I watch the fight?
Thankfully, there are lots of different ways to make sure you don’t miss the talked-about event. First up: Sky Sports Box Office. It’ll cost just £19.95 to tune in for Sky customers. You can also watch the fight on Glass, Stream, Sky Q, and Sky+. From the day of the event, you’ll even have unlimited access to previous fights for seven days - excellent news if you’ve caught the boxing bug.
Don’t have Sky? DAZN is also showing the event and is available for platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Playstation, and Xbox. Pay-per-view costs £19.99 and you can sign up to the global sports streaming platform here.
When is the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight?
The Joshua vs Dubois fight will take place on Saturday 21 September at Wembley Stadium in London. The time has not been confirmed but coverage will likely start from around 4pm with main event ring walks taking place at approximately 10.30pm.
What to know about the fight
It’s not the first time Joshua and Dubois have stepped into the ring together. The duo frequently sparred as part of the Great Britain amateur squad, though this marks their professional debut. It is Dubois’ first time fighting inside the iconic Wembley Stadium while Joshua has fought at the venue three times.
It looks to be a close call, as both boxers are at the height of their game, as they will enter the spar on unbeaten runs. Joshua is more experienced at world championship level than Dubois, though they both have an impressive knockout rate, with Dubois at 20 knockouts in 21 wins and Joshua at 25 knockouts in 28 wins.
How can I watch the fight?
Thankfully, there are lots of different ways to make sure you don’t miss the talked-about event. First up: Sky Sports Box Office. It’ll cost just £19.95 to tune in for Sky customers. You can also watch the fight on Glass, Stream, Sky Q, and Sky+. From the day of the event, you’ll even have unlimited access to previous fights for seven days - excellent news if you’ve caught the boxing bug.
Don’t have Sky? DAZN is also showing the event and is available for platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Playstation, and Xbox. Pay-per-view costs £19.99 and you can sign up to the global sports streaming platform here.
TNT Sports is also showing the event with live coverage from 4pm. You don’t need to be a TNT Sports subscriber to tune into the fight, as it's available to watch on Discovery+ (£30.99 per month), EE TV, and Prime Video.
The event will begin after a performance from none other than Liam Gallagher, so if you missed out on Oasis tickets, there's another good reason to tune in.Featured Image Credit: Getty
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Updated 06:42 22 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 22:33 21 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Daniel Dubois knocks out Anthony Joshua at Wembley in dominant performance
Anthony Joshua fought Daniel Dubois in front of 96,000 at Wembley Stadium for the IBF world heavyweight champion belt.
Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round with a devastating right hand to the chin on a punishing night for the former world champion. Watch it below:
It was one-way traffic from the first round as Dubois put his opponent on the canvas, which AJ never seemed to recover from, before the brutal punch to end it.
The night did not go well for AJ (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)
It was a textbook potential 'career ender' for Anthony Joshua, as Frank Warren put it before the fight, in front of 96,000 at Wembley Stadium.
All of them revved up by Liam Gallagher, who delivered on three undisputed Oasis classics, rather than scrapping his brother on the undercard now that they’ve made up. See that below:
AJ was in for a scrap, however, and could not afford another defeat on his record - it read 28 wins in 31 fights going into the bout - as he hoped to end his career with another shot at Usyk, or Fury, to become undisputed world champion.
With the Gypsy King and Usyk ringside, Daniel Dubois stood in his way carrying the IBF world heavyweight title vacated by the Ukrainian, after he refused to pull out of his contracted rematch with Fury and fight his mandatory challenger for the belt.
It was a textbook potential 'career ender' for Anthony Joshua, as Frank Warren put it before the fight, in front of 96,000 at Wembley Stadium.
All of them revved up by Liam Gallagher, who delivered on three undisputed Oasis classics, rather than scrapping his brother on the undercard now that they’ve made up. See that below:
AJ was in for a scrap, however, and could not afford another defeat on his record - it read 28 wins in 31 fights going into the bout - as he hoped to end his career with another shot at Usyk, or Fury, to become undisputed world champion.
With the Gypsy King and Usyk ringside, Daniel Dubois stood in his way carrying the IBF world heavyweight title vacated by the Ukrainian, after he refused to pull out of his contracted rematch with Fury and fight his mandatory challenger for the belt.
AJ before the fight (Getty Images)
Dubois, a fellow big puncher, is seven years Joshua’s junior at 27 and has also tasted defeat to Usyk before resurrecting his career with victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.
Immediately into the fight, Dubois showed his pedigree and got straight into his work, dropping Joshua with a huge right hand in the first round to put his opponent on notice.
Dubois, a fellow big puncher, is seven years Joshua’s junior at 27 and has also tasted defeat to Usyk before resurrecting his career with victories over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.
Immediately into the fight, Dubois showed his pedigree and got straight into his work, dropping Joshua with a huge right hand in the first round to put his opponent on notice.
Dubois knocks down Joshua in the first round. (Getty Images)
Saved by the bell, Joshua weathered the continuing storm from Dubois before he was stung with another right at the start of the third round.
Worse was to come as Dubois yet again rocked Joshua with a left hook to end the round. He didn’t look good on his feet.
AJ was back on the canvas again at the start of the fourth and in massive trouble. Surely it was only a matter of time. In the fifth though, he managed to land a walloping right before being knocked out by a counter-punch from Dubois.
Saved by the bell, Joshua weathered the continuing storm from Dubois before he was stung with another right at the start of the third round.
Worse was to come as Dubois yet again rocked Joshua with a left hook to end the round. He didn’t look good on his feet.
AJ was back on the canvas again at the start of the fourth and in massive trouble. Surely it was only a matter of time. In the fifth though, he managed to land a walloping right before being knocked out by a counter-punch from Dubois.
Anthony Joshua is counted out in the fifth (Getty Images)
It was a sensational night for Dubois, he kept on going and peppering Joshua with the big shots.
The occasion never got to him, as some suggested it could, and he'll be eyeing another one with all four belts on the line following the conclusion of Fury and Usyk in December.
Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: "I've only got a few things to say, are you not entertained?”
It was a sensational night for Dubois, he kept on going and peppering Joshua with the big shots.
The occasion never got to him, as some suggested it could, and he'll be eyeing another one with all four belts on the line following the conclusion of Fury and Usyk in December.
Speaking after the fight, Dubois said: "I've only got a few things to say, are you not entertained?”
"It's been a journey and I'm grateful to be in this position. I'm a gladiator, I'm a warrior until the bitter end.
"I want to get to the top of this sport and reach my full potential.
"Behind the scenes, the work with my dad. I've been on a rollercoaster run, this is my time, this is my redemption story. I'm not going to stop until I reach my full potential."
Anthony Joshua was equally full of praise and respect for his opponent, with Eddie Hearn teasing a potential rematch between the two. Watch what AJ said after the fight:
Many will wonder what's next for Anthony Joshua, who previously spoke about hanging up his gloves in two years time.
Whatever the ramifications of this fight and whether we finally see him fight Fury, he’s been a true warrior of the sport and a two-time heavyweight champion.
But it was Daniel Dubois’s night and many will have been left shocked by his total dominance. Let’s hope he can shake up the division and get it on for all four belts.Featured Image Credit: Getty Images
Published 15:09 6 Mar 2024 GMT
Boxing fans claim 'script has been leaked' for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight
The actual explanation is much simpler
Some boxing fans are claiming that the 'script has been leaked' for the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou this Friday (8 March).
The pair are due to step into the ring in Riyadh but ahead of their anticipated clash a clip has been doing the rounds showing the pair standing in the ring before punching each other and tumbling back onto crash mats.
This caused a bit of a stir among some boxing fans who feared this was preparation for the 'script' of how the fight was going to go.
Meanwhile, others declared that 'boxing is finished' and complained that there wasn't a great enough rivalry between the fighters if they could agree to do this.
Boxing fans claim 'script has been leaked' for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight
The actual explanation is much simpler
Some boxing fans are claiming that the 'script has been leaked' for the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou this Friday (8 March).
The pair are due to step into the ring in Riyadh but ahead of their anticipated clash a clip has been doing the rounds showing the pair standing in the ring before punching each other and tumbling back onto crash mats.
This caused a bit of a stir among some boxing fans who feared this was preparation for the 'script' of how the fight was going to go.
Meanwhile, others declared that 'boxing is finished' and complained that there wasn't a great enough rivalry between the fighters if they could agree to do this.
However, the actual explanation is much simpler.
It's all part of filming for a DAZN trailer to promote the fight, as the pair of them fight while switching between themselves and pixelated avatars.
Joshua and Ngannou thump each other all over the world, are knocked into space more than once and survive falls which would have rendered either boxer little more than a red splotch on the pavement.
Eventually each animated boxer throws a punch into the other's jaw at the exact same moment and they turn back into their human selves as they're both knocked out and collapse onto the canvas.
If you watched the behind-the-scenes footage which has got some boxing fans bleating about a 'script', that's what you saw them filming.
While it would certainly be dramatic for the boxers to essentially knock each other out at the same time it seems like a rather unlikely outcome from Friday's fight.
It'd be quite the homage to the Rocky franchise, and it's actually not unheard of in the sport for two boxers to knock each other on their arses at the exact same moment.
Joshua comes into the fight off the back of three wins after being defeated by Oleksandr Usyk, while this will only be Ngannou's second boxing match after he previously fought Tyson Fury.
The reigning UFC champion before he switched to boxing, Ngannou was defeated by Fury but managed to knock his opponent down and claims he was really the winner.
Fury won the fight by split decision and afterwards admitted it wasn't the best he'd ever fought, saying he had 'a little bit of ring rust'.
You'll be able to watch Anthony Joshua fight Francis Ngannou this Friday, 8 March on Sky Sports Box Office with the main event expected to start at around 11.00pm UK time, though coverage starts from 4.00pm.Featured Image Credit: DAZN/258MGT
Published 12:24 21 Sep 2024 GMT+1
Awkward moment Anthony Joshua silenced Louis Theroux after he touched nerve during interview
The British boxer went toe-to-toe with the 'Jiggle Jiggle' rapper late last year
It’s fair to say Louis Theroux touched a nerve when he was interviewing British boxer Anthony Joshua last year.
As part of his BBC series Louis Theroux Interview, the 54-year-old journalist headed to the gym where Joshua, 34, began his career in north London.
Of course, the sportsman needs no introduction, having been the heavyweight champion of the world on two occasions.
And on Saturday (21 September) he is set to contest the IBF world heavyweight title when he faces Daniel Dubois, 27, at Wembley Stadium in London.
Last November, Joshua opened to Theroux about how it felt to be dealt a duo of defeats by Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk and why he decided to chuck his heavyweight belts out of the ring.
“That was an ego and pride thing coming out,” he recounted. "I brought this heavyweight division back - that was in me. Right or wrong, probably wrong.”
Clearly not believing that answer to be sufficient, Theroux persisted: "’Probably wrong, probably wrong I think’.
“I don’t think anyone says it was the right thing to do.”
Snapping back, Joshua said: "You asked me a question and I’m answering it.”
Anthony Joshua was seemingly unimpressed with Louis Theroux's line of questioning (BBC)
Still unsatisfied with his interviewee’s answer, Theroux attempted to delve deeper into the situation.
“You took the belts and dropped them over the side,” he prompted.
Joshua then elaborated on the situation by saying: "It was like that these don’t even mean anything anyway. I’ve thrown them because that’s what I’ve felt like and grabbed the mic, I addressed the crowd.
“Could I have done it better? Of course I could have. I felt frustrated, annoyed.
“I knew I was out of the title race and then the questions started, 'What is he like? Where is his head at?'"
The Watford-born star went on to claim his fans had created a ‘narrative’ about his success, causing him to feel insane amounts of pressure. .
“Gone are the days it was for the fun, when you’re just doing it for the passion, you’re a prospect,” AJ added.
Still unsatisfied with his interviewee’s answer, Theroux attempted to delve deeper into the situation.
“You took the belts and dropped them over the side,” he prompted.
Joshua then elaborated on the situation by saying: "It was like that these don’t even mean anything anyway. I’ve thrown them because that’s what I’ve felt like and grabbed the mic, I addressed the crowd.
“Could I have done it better? Of course I could have. I felt frustrated, annoyed.
“I knew I was out of the title race and then the questions started, 'What is he like? Where is his head at?'"
The Watford-born star went on to claim his fans had created a ‘narrative’ about his success, causing him to feel insane amounts of pressure. .
“Gone are the days it was for the fun, when you’re just doing it for the passion, you’re a prospect,” AJ added.
The journalist later described Joshua as 'emotionally naked' (BBC)
After wrapping the documentary, Theroux described AJ as someone who - once you get past the ‘self-help inklings’ - you can see is ‘emotionally naked’ underneath.
"I think there is a lot of vulnerability and a certain amount of pain,” he alleged. “It just revolves around dialling that back and scraping away to find the more human qualities.
"I was conscious of wanting to bring my A game.
“The boxing world is a bit of a village and like a lot of villages, they are slightly suspicious about outsiders."
Riyadh Season: Joshua v Dubois is set to kick off with a stacked undercard at 4pm.
The main event ring walks are expected to commence around 9.45pm.
After wrapping the documentary, Theroux described AJ as someone who - once you get past the ‘self-help inklings’ - you can see is ‘emotionally naked’ underneath.
"I think there is a lot of vulnerability and a certain amount of pain,” he alleged. “It just revolves around dialling that back and scraping away to find the more human qualities.
"I was conscious of wanting to bring my A game.
“The boxing world is a bit of a village and like a lot of villages, they are slightly suspicious about outsiders."
Riyadh Season: Joshua v Dubois is set to kick off with a stacked undercard at 4pm.
The main event ring walks are expected to commence around 9.45pm.
