By 9jaeye 
Following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois on September 21, 2024, former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day suspension by the British Boxing Board of Control. This precautionary suspension is standard protocol in boxing to ensure that fighters receive proper recovery time after suffering a heavy knockout. Dubois knocked Joshua down three times during the fight at Wembley Stadium, delivering the final blow in the fifth round and handing Joshua his fourth career loss.
This suspension will temporarily prevent Anthony Joshua from participating in any competitive boxing activities, including sparring and training. However, with no scheduled fights in the near future, the suspension is unlikely to interfere with his plans. Despite the defeat, Joshua remains confident about his future in boxing. He addressed his fans shortly after the fight, dismissing retirement rumors and emphasizing his determination to come back stronger. Joshua hinted at potential rematches with Dubois or long-awaited showdowns with top heavyweight contenders like Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.
However, not everyone shares Joshua’s optimism. Some boxing analysts and former fighters have questioned whether it might be time for Joshua to consider stepping back after multiple recent losses. Carl Froch, among others, suggested that Joshua should carefully evaluate his future in the sport. On the other hand, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, remains confident in his fighter’s abilities and has hinted at potential major bouts depending on how the remainder of the year unfolds, including the highly anticipated Fury vs. Usyk fight.
As Joshua takes time to recover, fans eagerly wonder whether he will regain his former glory or if this latest defeat marks the beginning of the end of his storied career.
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