Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in a stunning upset at Wembley Stadium. The 27-year-old stopped the two-time heavyweight champion in the fifth round after dropping him three times.
Dubois set the tone early, flooring Joshua in the opening round. He followed up with two more knockdowns before the referee waved off the fight in the fifth. This win marks Dubois' best performance to date and shakes up the heavyweight division.
Former unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has fought both men, shared his thoughts on the fight with Boxing King Media.
"I'm not shocked because this is boxing. Daniel Dubois today was better. Anthony had one problem. Because this position [leans back with feet planted], it's dangerous. If you want to, you step back like this [takes one foot back], not like this [repeats lean] because this is dangerous. We saw."
Usyk pointed out that Joshua's stance left him vulnerable to power punches. The Ukrainian noted that Joshua looked off from the moment he walked to the ring.
Despite the loss, Usyk believes Joshua can bounce back. When asked if Joshua could ever beat Dubois, Usyk simply replied, "Anthony Joshua."
The heavyweight landscape has shifted dramatically in recent months. Usyk vacated his titles after defeating Joshua, allowing Dubois to claim one of the belts. Now, with this win over Joshua, Dubois has cemented his place among the division's elite.
Dubois' performance was dominant from the start. He rocked Joshua in the first round, setting the tone for the rest of the fight. His power proved too much for the former champion to handle.
Looking ahead, there's talk of potential rematches. Dubois might face Usyk again, or we could see a Joshua-Dubois rematch. The heavyweight division remains fluid, with new challengers emerging and established names looking to reclaim their spots at the top.
Dubois has already called out Usyk following the Ukrainian's victory over Tyson Fury. With this win over Joshua, Dubois has put himself in a strong position to challenge for more titles in the near future.
