Anthony Joshua Defeated by British Rival Daniel Dubois in Fifth Round

Anthony Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their highly anticipated bout on September 21, 2024. Despite entering the fight as the favorite, Joshua was overwhelmed early, with Dubois knocking him down multiple times throughout the fight. The final blow came in the fifth round when Dubois landed a powerful right hand, sending Joshua to the canvas for the third and final time, leading the referee to stop the match.

Dubois’ victory allowed him to retain his IBF heavyweight title and marked a significant moment in his career, following criticism from a previous loss to Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, on the other hand, now faces questions about his future in boxing, having suffered another major defeat after previous setbacks to Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr.