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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE RESULT: AJ makes retirement decision after brutal KO defeat – latest updates

    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 including a lethal finish in the fifth round to bring an end to proceedings.There were some big moments prior to the main event on Wembley’s stacked undercard – Josh Warrington RETIRED after losing to Anthony Cacace while Liam Gallagher provided the music with a three-song set comprising of Oasis anthems.Having fun until the very endSeconds before he went out on his shield, Anthony Joshua stuck his tongue out at someone in the crowd.He was clearly having fun in there, although it was somewhat bizarre for him to be focused on what was going on outside the ring as opposed to Dubois.Copy linkCopiedPicture the sceneAnthony 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.Copy linkCopiedAll class from AJWhat a bloke Anthony Joshua is.Even after suffering a crushing defeat that ends his dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion, AJ still had time for selfies with fans.A testament to the measure of the man.Copy linkCopiedAJ speaks on DuboisAnthony Joshua had no excuses and was full of praise for opponent Daniel Dubois.AJ said: “I’m a warrior. And also, before I finish, we have to give credit to our opponent as well, Daniel.“Even though when I sign up to fight opponents I don’t really like them.“But now it’s done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team.”Copy linkCopiedDubois demolition jobDaniel Dubois 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.Dynamite 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?”Copy linkCopiedBuatsi has arm raisedJoshua Buatsi came out on top in his grudge match with Willy Hutchinson – winning via split decision.One judge OUTRAGEOUSLY scored the contest 113-112 in Hutchinson’s favour.The other two, however, saw sense – scoring the contest 117-108 and 115-110 in Buatsi’s favour.Copy linkCopiedWho is Daniel Dubois’ trainer Don Charles?Charles is a 62-year-old boxing trainer who was born in the Republic of Biafra, a war-torn country was independent from Nigeria from 1967 to 1970.He moved to London when he was 14 with his parents and during his youth got into boxing.He fought as an amateur at Brixton ABC and later opening up market stalls and clothing shops in the capital.On the side, he participated in unlicensed fights before going on to work as a doorman after bagging a private security contract.He even had a few harrowing run-ins with local gangsters and feared he would be shot working one night.But his big break came when he met Derek Chisora at a petrol station in what was a chance meeting in North London.The pair chatted and eventually agreed that Charles would become Chisora’s trainer full-time.In the end, Charles was in Chisora’s corner for the Tyson Fury trilogy, the Dillian White fights and Del Boy’s fierce clash with David Haye at Upton Park.Charles also engineered victories over Carlos Takam, Malik Scott and Kubrat Pulev.Copy linkCopiedSheeraz recapCheck out Wally Downes Jr’s ringside recap of Hamzah Sheeraz’s blistering two-round destruction of Tyler Denny.Hamzah Sheeraz raced out of the blue corner and out of the red bank zone.Ahead of the 25-year-old’s middleweight clash with Tyler Denny, 33, the Ilford ace revealed to SunSport that his father had risked £800,000 of the family’s savings and borrowings to launch his career.And 19 pro wins were still not yet enough to get them into the black.But his two-round demolition of brave southpaw Denny – as chief support to Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois – should now mean all debts are repaid and he now builds his own empire.Denny’s brilliant story of rising from fighting in Dudley dives to Wembley stadium – and bouncing back from two defeats – almost ended in the first minute.Sheeraz – one of the tallest middleweights Britain has ever seen – slashed his temple with a left hook the challenger he had to take a knee.It looked like he would never recover as his legs turned to jelly but these Black Country boys are tough and he refused to surrender.But, in the second round, Sheeraz ruthlessly rattled his skull again and, backed into his own red corner, he folded again.From ringside we could see he would never recover but the warrior in Denny meant he built the count once again beat the count.But his legs were dancing to a tune that only he could hear, ringing in his battered brain and the ref beautifully saved him from his own courage.Copy linkCopiedWarrington gracefully bows outSunSport’s Wally Downes Jr weighs in on Josh Warrington’s ill-fated swansong against Anthony Cacace.Josh Warrington’s top-flight boxing career appears to have ended after he suffered his third fight on the spin.The Leeds legend was outpointed by Anthony Cacace, whose IBF super-featherweight world title was banned from being at stake because Warrington had lost his last two.It went the distance, the doting daddy of two little girls was typically brave.But he fell well short and – for the sake of his health and his legacy – it’s time to hope he hangs up his gloves after a superb career.After a decent battle between two friends, the judges called it: 118-110, 117-111 and 117-111.The opener wasn’t cagey, but it was even.The 33-year-old Yorkshireman did his trademark Mexican impersonation and tucked up and walked forward throwing hooks.But Belfast man Cacace caught and countered with long right hands.Warrington had his head knocked back in the opener but he wasn’t hurt, Cacace had his bushy beard skimmed by a left hook.The second was an early riser, Cacace played Warrington’s game upclose and personal. The two toughnuts rutted and clinched and shythed at each other as soon as they found an inch of space.Cacace was brave to surrender his huge physical advantages – looking like a middleweight compared to his foe.The IBF champ boxed his fight in the third but was always tempted back into the firefight where Warrington thrives.The classy warriors touched gloves at the end of the third – a magnificently bizarre symbol of the sport, having battered each other for the previous nine minutes.Warrington got greedy in the fourth pummelling his fists into Cacace’s ribs until he spotted and opening and whacked back.Wazza was hurt and needed to recover but he regained his senses quickly.But with every passing punch and seconds, Cacace’s less frequent blows were looking like the punishing ones.Warrington was never a concussive puncher down at feather, so a step up was never going to help him add to his highlight reel.Rounds five and six went the same way, try as he might Warrington could not put a dent in the hairy giant who towered over him and looped leather into him whenever in range.It was competitive and exciting but there was an air of inevitability that Warrington was on course for a horror hat-trick of losses.The only unknown was wether it would be a points defeat or a late stoppage.It was hard to watch rounds eight and nine, not because Warrington was getting hurt but because – as darkness fell on Wembley –  we were watching the light of his career slowly go out.Three defeats on the spin is hard sell, even for a local legend who packed the Leeds Arena, Elland Road and Headingley in his beautiful heyday.The twelfth could not come quick enough – and then it was gone. Warrington as a brilliant little wrecking ball, the dental technician turned world champion had to accept his fourth loss in six fights.As usual, he tried to go out on his shield but thankfully it ended with a a good, fair flurry and a huge hug between two brilliant veterans.Copy linkCopiedSky Sports apology for Liam GallagherBoxing fans were left baffled by a “bizarre” Sky Sports apology during Liam Gallagher’s Wembley set.The Oasis star took to the stage before Anthony Joshua’s IBF showdown with Daniel Dubois, belting out 90s classics Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Supersonic and Cigarettes & Alcohol in the three-song set.Gallagher’s shaky performance proved a mixed bag with fans, with some cruelly asking if it was a “tribute act.”But a Sky Sports apology for “strong language” from the notoriously potty-mouthed frontman was met with incredulity from fight fans.Copy linkCopiedPicture the sceneAnthony 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 on Saturday.Copy linkCopiedTyson Fury on AJ’s defeatTyson Fury showed his class by refusing to mock Anthony Joshua for his brutal KO loss to Daniel Dubois.The Gypsy King said: “Listen, it’s heavyweight boxing. It happens, doesn’t it?“It happened to me, it can happen to anybody.”Copy linkCopiedAll class from AJWhat a bloke Anthony Joshua is.Even after suffering a crushing defeat that ends his dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion, AJ still had time for selfies with fans.A testament to the measure of the man.Copy linkCopiedRingside reportDaniel Dubois wrecked Anthony Joshua’s hopes of a dream career ending with a right-hander for the ages, writes Wally Downes Jr at Wembley.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.They were five of the most brilliant rounds imaginable.Joshua, 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 — and it was potentially the end of an era.It was also the crowning of 27-year-old Dubois as bona fide world champion and a menace for all of the other heavyweights to now fear.Copy linkCopiedAJ speaks on DuboisAnthony Joshua had no excuses and was full of praise for opponent Daniel Dubois.AJ said: “I’m a warrior. And also, before I finish, we have to give credit to our opponent as well, Daniel.“Even though when I sign up to fight opponents I don’t really like them.“But now it’s done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team.”Copy linkCopiedJoshua admits mistakesAnthony Joshua has admitted he made some mistakes in the ring last night during his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois.Joshua said: “There’s a few mistakes in there, but that’s the name of the game.“Fine margins will cost you at the top level. So thank you.”Copy linkCopiedGladiator DanDubois was in pure destructive mode last night as he knocked Joshua down four times and stopped him inside five rounds.”Are you not entertained?”, roared Dubois after the fight.”I’m a gladiator. I am a warrior to the bitter end. I want to get to the top level of this sport and reach my potential.”Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedDown for the countJust an unbelievable night at Wembley Stadium. Joshua’s first big stadium fight was at this same arena over seven years ago against Wladimir Klitschko. And never in his life did he think he would end up like this in the middle of the ring in front of all those people. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedSky Sports apology for Liam GallagherBoxing fans were left baffled by a “bizarre” Sky Sports apology during Liam Gallagher’s Wembley set.The Oasis star took to the stage before Anthony Joshua’s IBF showdown with Daniel Dubois, belting out 90s classics Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Supersonic and Cigarettes & Alcohol in the three-song set.Gallagher’s shaky performance proved a mixed bag with fans, with some cruelly asking if it was a “tribute act.”But a Sky Sports apology for “strong language” from the notoriously potty-mouthed frontman was met with incredulity from fight fans.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedTyson Fury on AJ’s defeatTyson Fury showed his class by refusing to mock Anthony Joshua for his brutal KO loss to Daniel Dubois.The Gypsy King said: “Listen, it’s heavyweight boxing. It happens, doesn’t it?“It happened to me, it can happen to anybody.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedAJ speaks on retirement rumoursAnthony Joshua has insisted he will fight ON despite suffering a brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.AJ addressed the media in his post-fight press conference, and while he didn’t take any questions, bravely spoke about if that was his last fight.Joshua said: “And you’re probably asking, ‘Do I want to continue fighting?’ Of course I want to continue fighting.“That’s why I said we took a shot at success and we came up short. And what does that mean right now?“Are we gonna run away and live to fight another day? And that’s what I am.”Copy linkCopiedRingside reportDaniel Dubois wrecked Anthony Joshua’s hopes of a dream career ending with a right-hander for the ages, writes Wally Downes Jr at Wembley.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.They were five of the most brilliant rounds imaginable.Joshua, 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 — and it was potentially the end of an era.It was also the crowning of 27-year-old Dubois as bona fide world champion and a menace for all of the other heavyweights to now fear.Copy linkCopiedDubois demolition jobDaniel Dubois 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.Dynamite 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?”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedPicture the sceneAnthony 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.Copy linkCopiedJoshua admits mistakesAnthony Joshua has admitted he made some mistakes in the ring last night during his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois.Joshua said: “There’s a few mistakes in there, but that’s the name of the game.”Fine margins will cost you at the top level. So thank you.”Copy linkCopied More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE RESULT: AJ addresses retirement rumours after brutal KO defeat – latest updates

    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 KOAnthony 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: PACopy linkCopiedEddie Hearn holding courtThe 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.”Copy linkCopiedAll class from AJWhat 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.Copy linkCopiedRespect between both menThis is what it’s all about, folks. Respect after the war. Copy linkCopiedTyson Fury’s reactsTyson 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.Copy linkCopiedDubois talks AJ’s powerThe 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: GettyCopy linkCopiedNotorious reactionConor McGregor was completely blown away by Daniel Dubois’ first huge knockdown of Daniel Dubois.Copy linkCopiedHappy as LarryDaniel Dubois can’t help but contain his delight in the post-fight press conference.Copy linkCopiedWhat’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.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedThe Dawn of the ‘Triple D’ eraThere 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: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFurious AJAnthony 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: PACopy linkCopiedDevastating DuboisJust look at the sheer power of the first overhand right from Daniel Dubois that flattened Anthony Joshua.Incredible power from ‘Dynamite’ Dubois.Copy linkCopiedEddie Hearn weighs inMatchroom 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: AFPCopy linkCopiedAJ addresses retirement rumoursAnthony 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.”Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedFull reportHere 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 HERECredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedDubois goes full ‘Gladiator’Daniel Dubois channels his inner Russell Crowe in ‘Gladiator’, roaring: “Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained?!!!”Credit: PACopy linkCopiedSilenced the doubtersDaniel 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. Copy linkCopiedDaniel Dubois WINSDaniel 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.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 5Dubois 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: AFPCopy linkCopiedAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 4Joshua 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: AFPCopy linkCopiedAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 3Dubois 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.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 2Has 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.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 1The 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.Copy linkCopiedIce cold AJAnthony Joshua looked cool, calm and collected as he stared down Daniel Dubois after entering the ring.Copy linkCopiedA sight to beholdJust look at Wembley in all its glory with a record 96,000 fans in attendance.They’ll soon witness British boxing history.Copy linkCopied More

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    Watch heartstopping moment Anthony Joshua is KO’d by Daniel Dubois as team throws in towel and he struggles to stand up

    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

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    Anthony Joshua’s face distorted in incredible picture that shows sheer brute force of Daniel Dubois punch

    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

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    Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois round-by-round: How AJ was stunned with FOUR knockdowns before brutal KO

    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

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    Maya Jama steals the show as star names including Emma Bunton join 96,000 fans at Wembley for Joshua vs Dubois

    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

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    Fans in stitches as they see Conor McGregor’s reaction to Daniel Dubois knocking down Anthony Joshua with brutal right

    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

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    Daniel Dubois KNOCKS OUT Anthony Joshua in HUGE upset after savage onslaught in front of 96,000 stunned fans at Wembley

    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