Joshua, who was vying for a third world title, never fully recovered from the first-round knockdown and struggled throughout the fight.
Post-fight, Joshua showed humility and respect, crediting Dubois and his team. “We rolled the dice, but we came up short… I’m always saying to myself, I’m a fighter for life; we keep rolling the dice.”
This marks Joshua’s second knockout loss, following his 2019 defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr.
FIGHT STATS:
– Round 1: Joshua knocked down
– Round 2: Joshua wobbled, survives
– Round 5: Dubois lands decisive knockout blow
DUBOIS’ RECORD:
– 19 wins (17 KOs)
– 1 loss
JOSHUA’S RECORD:
– 25 wins (22 KOs)
– 4 losses
Dubois’ victory solidifies his position as a top heavyweight contender, while Joshua faces an uncertain future in the division.
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