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THIS is the moment Anthony Joshua’s world title dreams came crashing down.The 34-year-old’s corner threw in the towel as AJ suffered a battering from Daniel Dubois. Daniel Dubois dominated Anthony Joshua to win the IBF world heavyweight titleCredit: ReutersAJ hit the deck in the fifth round after a huge counter punch from DDDCredit: DAZNAJ’s corner had thrown in the towel – despite him still trying to get upCredit: DAZNAJ took a savage beating throughout a brutal IBF title showdown at Wembley. Joshua was powerless to stop Dubois from raining in punches and hit the canvas FOUR times.He gamely soldiered on before walking into a mammoth right-hand counter hook from Dubois in the fifth round. The former two-time world champion’s legs went from under him, prompting his corner to throw in the towel. READ MORE ON BOXINGJoshua didn’t appear to notice the towel land next to him and tried to pull himself back to his feet.But his legs wouldn’t support his weight, leaving the Watford-born ace with his head pushed into the floor. As footage from ringside went viral, one fan declared: “They threw the towel? I didn’t even see that?”Another said: “It’s good they threw in the towel it would’ve been a massacre to say the least.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a third added: “Didn’t even notice the towel getting thrown in when I watched it live. Wow.”And a fourth commented: “Wow, they threw the towel in. What a fight, shame for AJ, but DDD is a beast.”Joshua vs Dubois fans baffled as Conor McGregor turns up at Wembley with bizarre prop to watch fight ringsideFollowing the brutal loss, Joshua is adamant he will fight on. It was AJ’s first loss in the ring since going down to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022.He now boasts a pro record of 28-4A defiant Joshua said: “Before I came here, I’m always saying to myself, ‘I’m a fighter for life.’ “We rolled the dice at success and we came up short and we roll it again. We keep rolling the dice.”Dubois celebrates with his belt after the dominating winCredit: AFPAJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn added: “I’m sure he will exercise that rematch clause. I mean, I think that’s a given.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But he’ll need a rest and it’s a dangerous fight this guy’s growing in confidence but he’ll believe he can hurt Dubois.”He’ll believe he can beat him but full credit to Daniel Dubois he deserves all the credit it was a great performance from Daniel.” More

ANTHONY JOSHUA discovered the true power of Daniel ‘Dynamite’ Dubois on a humbling night for the former heavyweight champ.AJ’s face was left distorted and misshapen in a remarkable image from the pair’s brutal IBF world title fight.Anthony Joshua’s face was totally distorted by Daniel Dubois’ brutal right handCredit: MatchroomAJ was knocked to the canvas four times in the devastating Wembley lossCredit: PAJoshua was unable to stand Dynamite’s barrage of power punchesCredit: PADubois put on a clinic as he outboxed AJ from the first bell at Wembley Stadium.The 27-year-old lived up to years of promise as he battered the two-time world champion in front of 96,000 fans. A snap of Joshua’s face being brutalized by a Dubois right hand quickly went viral after the contest was stopped in the fifth. It showed AJ barely recognisable as his jaw was bent away from his face.READ MORE ON BOXINGOne fan gasped in response on X: “How can the human face take that?”Another said: “This looks like AI man.”While a third added: “This takes AJ legs away, he was done after that punch.”And a fourth gawped: “You know it’s a good punch when the ears start spinning.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDynamite wrapped up the victory in the fifth, sending Joshua sprawling to the canvas with a gorgeous right-hand counter-punch. Channelling his inner Gladiator, Dubois roared to the crowd following his win: “Are you not entertained?”Joshua vs Dubois fans baffled as Conor McGregor turns up at Wembley with bizarre prop to watch fight ringsideRound by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win.Joshua was knocked to the canvas FOUR times by the immense punching power of his opponent.He was able to leave the ring under his own steam and cut a defiant figure in his post-fight interviews. Joshua admitted: “You know I’m p****d, you know I’m ready to kick off in the ring.The referee stopped the fight in the fifth round after a brutal right hook counter from DDDCredit: Reuters”But I’m gonna keep my cool and keep very professional and give the respect to my opponent.”AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn suggested his man would be looking for revenge after a night of disappointment. Hearn said: “I’m sure I’ll exercise that rematch clause.””He’ll believe he can hurt Dubois, he’ll believe he can beat him.”UFC star Conor McGregor stole the show ringside before the fight with his choice of threads. READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd fans with in stitches after spotting The Notorious celebrating AJ hitting the canvas in round one. Tyson Fury was also in attendance, with his brother Tommy receiving a chorus of boos from the watching crowd. More

ANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion. Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony JoshuaCredit: GettyJoshua somehow got to his feet time and time again, holding on for dear life and even looked to have the champion in trouble at one point.Here, SunSport takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.Round 1 Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left. Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell. READ MORE IN BOXINGJoshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.Joshua was dropped in the opening roundCredit: GettyRound 2 Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face. AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on. Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown. Most read in BoxingThe fight was going Dubois’ wayCredit: GettyRound 3 AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air. Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown. The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall. Dubois looked on the verge of a stunning winCredit: ReutersFight STOPPED as lights go out at Wembley during undercard before Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois title boutRound 4 Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas. The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite. Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there. Joshua was again on the floorCredit: GettyRound 5 Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards. AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first. READ MORE SUN STORIESJoshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win. The right hand that ended it allCredit: Reuters More

EMMA BUNTON and Maya Jama led the star names in attendance for Anthony Joshua’s thrilling loss to Daniel Dubois.The two British fighters collided in front of a record 96,000-strong crowd at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Emma Bunton led the star names in attendance for Daniel Dubois’ win over Anthony JoshuaCredit: ReutersDubois KO’D Joshua in spectacular styleCredit: GettyMaya Jama was also present in the 96,000-strong crowd at WembleyCredit: GettyThe presented dazzled in a hooded jacketCredit: GettyAnd things got off to a thrilling start when Dubois floored Joshua in the first round with a brutal punch.He knocked AJ to the floor again, leaving the experienced fighter stunned.And after Joshua attempted a valiant comeback, Dubois KO’d him for good with a fifth-round smasher.But prior to the clash, various celebs from the world of boxing and beyond were loving life in north-west London.READ MORE ON BOXINGFormer Spice Girls star Bunton was one of the top names in attendance as she got seats by ringside for the occasion.Nearby was none other than popular presenter Jama, who stunned in a white top and jacket.Actress Sienna Miller was also spotted bagging her seat just moments before the ring walk.While Oasis star Liam Gallagher gave a dazzling performance following all the fights on the undercard.Most read in BoxingFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBack in the crows, several top boxers were spotted.Front and centre was none other than former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.Fight STOPPED as lights go out at Wembley during undercard before Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois title boutSaudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh was loving lifeCredit: GettyLiam Gallagher performed before the main eventCredit: PAHe will play Wembley Stadium again next summer with OasisCredit: PATyson Fury had a seat in the front rowCredit: GettyHe pulled up a pew next to Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, who revelled in the cheers of the crowd whenever appearing on the big screen.Fury’s nemesis Oleksandr Usyk was also in tow and carried his heavyweight belt to his chair.Meanwhile, UFC icon Conor McGregor was also in attendance and could not be missed in a flamboyant suit while cradling a cigar.He sat next to his glamorous wife Dee Devlin, who wore a pink neon dress.Other celebs spotted included film director Guy Ritchie, Ricky Hatton and Nigel Benn.And all are sure to have had a grand night out following Joshua and Dubois’ brilliant fight.Oleksandr Usyk rocked up to north LondonCredit: ReutersHe carried his heavyweight belts with himCredit: GettyUFC icon Conor McGregor also turned upCredit: GettyHe was joined by glamorous wife Dee DevlinCredit: PA More

CONOR MCGREGOR couldn’t get enough as Daniel Dubois put on a boxing masterclass at Wembley Stadium. The UFC star was seated ringside as Dubois battered Anthony Joshua to take the IBF heavyweight crown. Conor McGregor was ringside for AJ vs DuboisCredit: ReutersThe UFC star stole the show with his colourful fit before the fightCredit: DAZNAnd eagle-eyed fans were in stitches after seeing his reaction to AJ hitting the canvasCredit: DAZNMcGregor leapt up and down in his seat, alongside his wife Dee DevlinCredit: DAZNDubois dominated the fight from the first bell, landing huge shots on AJ to secure a stunning win. Joshua was sent to the canvas on several occasions, including the knockout blow in round five. Early in the contest, Dubois caught the 34-year-old with a monster right hand.And eagle-eyed fans were in stitches at McGregor’s over-the-top reaction ringside.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe Notorious could be seen leaping up in the air, throwing out his arms and jumping around. One fan laughed on X: “Conor McGregor’s reaction to Daniel Dubois knocking down Anthony Joshua is too good.”Another said: “McGregor is the best entertainer.” And a third joked: “Imagine if your seat was next to McGregor? I’d leave.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMcGregor was seated behind a visibly stunned Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King was left open-mouthed as Dubois dramatically dismantled Joshua.Fight STOPPED as lights go out at Wembley during undercard before Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois title boutOne KO’d fan wrote: “Conor Mcgregor and Tyson Fury can’t believe the knockout that just happened and neither can I.”Earlier in the night, McGregor’s fight night wardrobe choice had turned heads at the arena. He wore a light grey suit, pairing it with a colourful green and yellow shirt. Dubois dominated Joshua before KO’ing the former world champ in the fifth roundCredit: GettyThe UFC star sat alongside his wife Dee Devlin, clutching onto an unlit cigar. Following the fight, a disappointed Joshua called himself a “fighter for life.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAJ said: “Credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice, we came up short.”As p*ssed off as I am, it is what it is.” More

DANIEL DUBOIS wrecked Anthony Joshua’s dream career ending with a right hand for the ages.Dynamite Dan detonated a fifth-round shot – after dropping AJ three times in the previous four rounds – to keep his IBF world title and ruin AJ’s dream Spring mega-fight with Tyson Fury.Anthony Joshua was brutally knocked out by Daniel DuboisCredit: PAAJ threw an uppercut as Dubois landed the finishing rightCredit: AFPJoshua failed to beat the countCredit: AFPAJ’s brave effort was overCredit: GettyIt was five of the most brilliant rounds imaginable.AJ, 34 was cooked from the very start, dazed and confused, bouncing about the ring and then sticking his tongue out and trying to showboat.But it wasn’t funny. It was potentially the end of an era. And the crowning of 27-year-old Dubois as bonafide world champion and a menace for everyone to now fear.There was no brotherly glove lost between the two London heavyweights.READ MORE IN BOXINGBut there was none on show when Liam Gallagher appeared to do a three-song set without newly reunited Noel, so this Idler’s Dream was dashed and it was back to work.The last sprinkle of showbiz was a rerun of the Guy Ritchie directed promo that launched the mega-money 96,000 Wembley sell out.Dubois played the role of a torture victim, strapped into a freezing bath where blood thirsty gangsters electricute him with jump leads.But now he was really going in the deep end to see sparks fly, lock stock and two smoking biceps.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJoshua was floored in round oneCredit: ReutersAJ kept getting up from the deckCredit: GettyJoshua looks to the ref after being droppedCredit: GettyThe biggest headline of the fight-week build-up was Dubois’ new trainer Don Charles vanishing for the most critical days of Dynamite Dan’s career.Thankfully Charles did appear and entered the ring with his charge with dad perched on the outside of the red corner.Fight STOPPED as lights go out at Wembley during undercard before Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois title boutRound by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. Dubois scores a stunning KO win.But when AJ emerged second – a baffling move considering he was the challenger – it was to the Godfather theme tune.It seemed like Dubois needed back-up against the family. But he made a mockery of that plot from the very offAfter he took control of the fight from the very first bell with a great jab, he made AJ look like the challenger he was, who should have been made to come first and wait in the ropes.Then -with 16 seconds of the opener left – Dubois looked right over to his father dad and it looked like he was having daddy issues. But he then unleashed a right hand that almost knocked AJ utterly spark out. He collapsed to the floor and looked utterly doomed. It was a miracle he rose again and made the second on dodgy legs.A big right hand comes in from DuboisCredit: GettyJoshua fought back bravelyCredit: ReutersDubois did not take his foot off the gasCredit: PAThe second installment didn’t start any better, Dubois was landing every jab he threw and AJ’s legs were back in Watford, it was like the Andy Ruiz horrorshow being replayed.But he rallied and recoverd and caught Dubois with a right hand that he had to eat.Dubois started the third with a crisp one-two and AJ was like a rabbit in teh headlights, staggering around.But he scored with an uppercut that suggested he was easing into the fight.Then Dubois ledonated a left hook that robbed AJ of all of his senses and a count from outside the ring started.Ref Marcus McDonnell ignored it but then Dubois battered him more and more and he collapsed into the ropes and was hauled up for a standing eight count.As soon as the fourth started he was decked and counted again but he moaned it was a slip – that was three floorings in the opening four rounds, a slaughter.Then he was down again and that was judged to be a slip and not counted.The right hand that ended it allCredit: ReutersDubois beat AJ to the punchCredit: Mark Robinson AJ was left all over the placeCredit: AFPIt was almost slapstick and when AJ resorted to sticking his tongue out, to show he was having fun, we knew he was in total hell.Then Dubois looked finished, AJ teed off and kept whacking him, Dubois looked seconds from quitting again or collapsing.And then the punch that might have ended AJ’s elite level career came.Dubois dug deeper than ever and landed the most vicious right hand imaginable.AJ was annihilated. The ref made a mistake in even starting a count. It was over.The Tyson Fury fight was probably blown and AJ’s dream of being a three-time world champion was in flames.In June when the pair of London Adonises met to launch the fight, AJ threatened to “smash this f***ing chair over your face”.Dubois never backed down, security had to separate them.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut from there it seemed AJ’s old violent streak had been reignited and he revealed a loudmouth down the pub the week before had sparked his spiteful side into gear, just in time to face Dubois.But it was DDD – who entered dressed like Mike Tyson – who only needed his fists to smash AJ into the Wembley canvas.Dubois defied the oddsCredit: GettyThere was mutual respect shown between the twoCredit: Getty More

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. Daniel Dubois walked to the ring before Anthony JoshuaBut 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?”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother 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.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhat 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.Joshua vs Dubois fans baffled as Conor McGregor turns up at Wembley with bizarre prop to watch fight ringsideThe right hand that knocked out JoshuaCredit: PAIt was all over in round fiveCredit: Getty More