ANTHONY JOSHUA was brutally KNOCKED OUT by Daniel Dubois in their Wembley mega-fight in front of a record 96,000 fans.
DDD dropped AJ four times before a lethal finish in the fifth round brought an end to proceedings.
There was some big moments prior on Wembley’s stacked undercard – Josh Warrington RETIRED after losing to Antony Cacace while Liam Gallagher provided the music with a three-song setlist.
AJ’s final words before the KO
Anthony Joshua’s head coach Ben Davison has revealed the former champ’s final words just moments before he was KO’d by Daniel Dubois.
In the post-fight press, Davis revealed: “These are the moments we live for.”
Credit: PA Eddie Hearn holding court
The Matchroom Boxing chief didn’t mince his words on Daniel Dubois’ final and crushing blow in the fifth round
“There was no getting up from the last one.”
All class from AJ
What a bloke Anthony Joshua is.
He suffers a crushing defeat that ends his dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion but still has time for his fans.
A testament to the measure of the bloke.
Respect between both men
This is what it’s all about, folks. Respect after the war.
Tyson Fury’s reacts
Tyson Fury was seemingly lost for words after seeing Daniel Dubois viciously knock out Anthony Joshua.
His face – and the reaction of UFC icon Conor McGregor behind him – says it all.
Dubois talks AJ’s power
The IBF heavyweight champion: “He couldn’t keep me down.
“He was going to have to nail me down to the canvas [to beat me].”
Credit: Getty Notorious reaction
Conor McGregor was completely blown away by Daniel Dubois’ first huge knockdown of Daniel Dubois.
Happy as Larry
Daniel Dubois can’t help but contain his delight in the post-fight press conference.
What’s next for AJ?
Eddie Hearn has hinted that AJ will exercise the rematch clause in his contract with Dubois.
But if he doesn’t, who do you think he should fight next?
Chime with your thoughts in the comments.
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The Dawn of the ‘Triple D’ era
There is a new king of British heavyweight boxing. And his name is Daniel Dubois.
Move over AJ and Fury. There is a new king in town.
Credit: Reuters Furious AJ
Anthony Joshua admits he’s “p****d” with defeat to Daniel Dubois.
But he’s shown his class by not kicking off as he did after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and showered Daniel Dubois with praise.
He said: “You know I’m p****d, you know I’m ready to kick off in the ring.
“But I’m gonna keep my cool and keep very professional and give the respect to my opponent.”
Credit: PA Devastating Dubois
Just look at the sheer power of the first overhand right from Daniel Dubois that flattened Anthony Joshua.
Incredible power from ‘Dynamite’ Dubois.
Eddie Hearn weighs in
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on what’s next for Anthony Joshua following his KO loss to Daniel Dubois.
He said: ‘I’m sure I’ll exercise that rematch clause.”
“He’ll believe he can hurt Dubois, he’ll believe he can beat him.”
Credit: AFP AJ addresses retirement rumours
Anthony Joshua has just issued a defiant statement on potentially retiring after his crushing loss to Daniel Dubois.
When asked if we’ll see another ring walk, AJ said: “Yeah.”
He later added: “Before I came in I said, ‘I’m a fighter for life. We keep rolling the dice.”
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Here is SunSport Wally Downes Jr’s on-the-knockout report from an incredible night at Wembley.
DANIEL DUBOIS knocked out a brave Anthony Joshua in round five of their historic Wembley war.
Dubois defended his IBF heavyweight world crown in front of a British-record 96,000.
And he had AJ on the floor in round one following a huge overhand right with only the bell denying him a stoppage inside the opening three minutes.
Joshua was then floored in round three after being battered into the ropes as Dubois landed a couple of blows after bell.
AJ picked himself up from the floor again in round four again but Dubois looked to have slowed down.
Joshua showed signs of turning things around in round five with a right hand that had the champ on the back foot.
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE
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Dubois goes full ‘Gladiator’
Daniel Dubois channels his inner Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’, roaring: “Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained?!!!”
Credit: PA Silenced the doubters
Daniel Dubois has just silenced all of his pre-fight detractors with that statement-making KO of Anthony Joshua.
I can’t believe it. Fans at Wembley can’t believe it. And fans around the world can’t believe it.
What an incredible victory.
Daniel Dubois WINS
Daniel Dubois has just KNOCKED OUT Anthony Joshua to retain his IBF heavyweight title.
The biggest win of Triple D’s career, who people can no longer call the email champion.
Incredible heart from AJ, who well and truly went out on his shield.
Wow.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 5
Dubois is stalking AJ like a lion stalking it’s prey in the African savannah.
Dubois gets ROCKED by AJ. AJ is going in for the kill to complete an insane turnaround.
Dubois eats two big right-hands. Dubois returns fire with a huge overhand ice flush on the chin of AJ.
DOWN GOES AJ. IT’S OVER!!!!! AND STILLL!!!!
Credit: AFP Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 4
Joshua goes down again seconds after the restart.
He goes down again but that’s not a knockdown. Ben Davidson needs to think about pulling his man out here.
Dubois is one punch away from slaying the former king of British boxing.
A brief low blow brings AJ some respite but he opts not to take time to recover.
AJ is somehow surviving by the skin of his teeth.
Credit: AFP Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 3
Dubois smells blood in the water and isn’t letting AJ off the hook.
Joshua’s reactions are seemingly completely gone and he can’t get out of the way of Dubois’ jab.
A wild swing and a miss draws from AJ a big reaction from the crowd. Dubois is punching him around the ring with big hooks.
Joshua needs to land a shot to get the respect of the champion.
Joshua’s legs have buckled from another big left hook and he goes down again.
He beats the count but his corner have to think about pulling him out.
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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 2
Has Joshua recovered? That was an almighty shot that put him on the canvas.
AJ is all over the place and one punch away from being finished. He needs to clinch here.
Dubois is being sensible and not going in for the kill and blowing out his gas tank.
But the Greenwich gladiator is hunting him down in search of the biggest win of his career.
Dubois lands a nice left hook as AJ retreats but the former champion takes it well.
AJ manages to see the bell, much to the relief of his fans and corner.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 1
The bell goes and a huge roar erupts from the crowd.
Dubois is finding a home for his stiff jab early doors and snapping back the bead of the former champion.
And he lands a big right that briefly puts AJ into retreat mode.
Joshua has struggled to find a range for his own jab and is dancing to the beat of Dubois’ drum.
Dubois is really. trying to stick it on AJ and make it a dirty fight in tight. But the ref warns him about leading with his head.
Down goes AJ thanks to a huge overhand right with seconds remaining of the round.
MASSVIE round for Dubois.
Ice cold AJ
Anthony Joshua looked cool, calm and collected as he stared down Daniel Dubois after entering the ring.
A sight to behold
Just look at Wembley in all its glory with a record 96,000 fans in attendance.
They’ll soon witness British boxing history.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
