By 9jaeye 
In a thrilling heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium, Britain’s Daniel Dubois claimed a stunning victory over two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, delivering a fifth-round knockout to retain his IBF world heavyweight title. The fight, held on September 21, captivated boxing fans as Dubois dominated the action from start to finish, ultimately toppling the former champion with a powerful right hand.
From the opening bell, Daniel Dubois set the tone for the bout by controlling the pace and establishing his jab early. In the first round, it was Dubois who took the initiative, forcing Joshua to backpedal and work out of the corner. Despite Joshua trying to find his rhythm, Dubois landed a hard overhand right, knocking Joshua to the mat right before the round ended. Joshua managed to answer the referee’s count, but it was clear Dubois had the upper hand.
Dubois carried his momentum into the second round, unleashing heavy punches that kept Joshua in survival mode. While Joshua attempted to respond with jabs, Dubois’ power punches overwhelmed him, forcing him into frequent clinches. Dubois consistently found openings, landing a crisp straight punch and closing the round with another effective jab.
By the third round, Joshua found himself on the defensive, struggling to deal with Dubois’ relentless attacks. Dubois continued to apply pressure, pushing Joshua onto the back foot and landing hard shots to both the head and body. Just before the round ended, Dubois once again sent Joshua to the canvas. Joshua managed to get up before the bell, but the fight was increasingly slipping away from him.
The intensity continued in the fourth round as Dubois sent Joshua down once more within the first 10 seconds. Though Joshua got back to his feet, he was visibly shaken, and Dubois took full advantage, landing punches at will. The referee briefly halted the action following a low blow, offering Joshua a much-needed breather. As the round came to a close, Joshua attempted to mount a comeback, but Dubois’ left hook had him reeling once again.
The fight reached its dramatic conclusion in the fifth round. Joshua briefly rallied, landing a right hand that energized the crowd. However, Dubois quickly answered with a devastating counter right that sent Joshua to the canvas for the final time. Joshua failed to recover, and the referee counted him out, declaring Daniel Dubois the winner by knockout.
With this emphatic victory, Daniel Dubois retains his IBF world heavyweight title, solidifying his status as one of the top heavyweights in the world. His dominance over Anthony Joshua throughout the fight showcased his power, composure, and ability to finish with authority.
As the dust settles, boxing fans will eagerly await what’s next for both fighters, with Dubois undoubtedly rising to new heights in the heavyweight division.