Total domination. Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year took place at Wembley Stadium in London, where Daniel Dubois defended his IBF world champion title.
The bout between the two British heavyweights proved to be quite unpredictable. Anthony Joshua was considered the clear favorite before the fight, but Dubois's aggressive start seemed to catch him off guard.
By the end of the first round, Joshua found himself on the canvas, and his opponent continued to build on his advantage. Joshua's main problem was Dubois's jab, which repeatedly sent him to the floor. The fight ended in a total beating and a knockout in the fifth round.
Daniel Dubois successfully defended his IBF heavyweight title and did so with remarkable confidence. Joshua, surprisingly, had nothing to counter his compatriot.