DANIEL DUBOIS was FIVE rounds up on one of the judges scorecards against Joe Joyce.
And another had him winning by one, with the third having Joyce ahead by three.
Daniel Dubois was five rounds up on one of the judges scorecards against Joe JoyceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Dubois was five rounds ahead on judge John Latham’s card
But it mattered little, as Dubois was stopped in round ten after failing to beat the count.
His eye was left badly battered thanks to a masterclass in jabbing from Joyce.
And, in the tenth, a left from Joyce landed right on the Dubois’ swollen eye, forcing Dubois to take a knee.
But the 23-year-old stayed down, and as a result lost for the first time as a professional.
After the defeat, he was taken to hospital with his team fearing he has suffered nerve damage or a cracked orbital bone.
Joyce on the other hand celebrated winning the British, Commonwealth and European heavyweight belt.
Joyce stopped Dubois in round ten of the heavyweight headliner Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Dubois’ eye was left completely shut after the loss Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
He said: “I took some big shots, respect to Daniel, he’s got power, he’s hungry and young and he’ll come again.
“I felt his power and I was happy to take it… but I preferred to not take it.
“I started looking at the eye and it was swelling up, I was moving away from his right hand, trying not to get backed up.”
Joyce also inherited Dubois’ WBO No2 ranked position and called out current mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk.
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
