Daniel Dubois successfully defended his IBF world heavyweight title with a stunning fifth-round knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in an all-British showdown at Wembley on Saturday.
The 27-year-old dominated the early rounds, knocking down the two-time former unified heavyweight champion multiple times. In a dramatic fifth round, Dubois was briefly shaken by two right hands from Joshua.
However, just as Joshua attempted to press the advantage, Dubois responded with successive right hands that floored Joshua once more, this time for good, as he was unable to beat the count.
“Are you not entertained?” Dubois shouted to the roaring Wembley crowd. “I’m a gladiator. I’m a warrior to the bitter end. I want to reach the top level of this sport and fulfill my potential.”
Earlier this year, Oleksandr Usyk made history by becoming boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion after defeating Tyson Fury. Usyk, who held the IBF, WBO, WBC, and WBA titles, opted for a rematch with Fury instead of facing Dubois, who was his mandatory IBF challenger.
Dubois had claimed the interim IBF title in June and was elevated to world champion status after Usyk vacated the belt.
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