BOXING fans were left confused after champion Daniel Dubois walked to the ring before Anthony Joshua.
AJ challenged for Dubois’ IBF heavyweight title in front of a British-record 96,000 at Wembley Stadium.
But it was the defending champ who made his way to the ring first – unlike is the case traditionally.
Usually, the title holder walks second with the challenger first to enter.
But, with Joshua the A-side and bigger name he got the advantage of going after Dubois, who was made to wait in the ring.
It left some fans confused, as one said: “Why is Dubois coming in the ring first? He’s the champ. Normally the challenger comes in first?”
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Another added: “Dubois had to walk in first? Liberty!”
One questioned: “Isn’t Dubois the champion? Why is he coming out first?”
Another said: “The fact that Dubois is walking first is crazy, he’s the champion.
“When AJ is firing on all cylinders, he has too much power in this division.”
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What proceeded was five thrilling rounds in which Dubois knocked Joshua out to retain his title.
A thudding right floored AJ – who had been down three times before that – to close the show.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
