It was a night of surprise Saturday as Daniel Dubois sensationally retained his IBF world heavyweight title after dismantling and knocking out Anthony Joshua in an all-British spectacular at Wembley.
The 27-year-old dominated the opening stages of the bout, dropping the two-time former unified heavyweight champion multiple times, before the brutal right hand that decided the fight in the fifth round.
In the same fifth round Dubois was momentarily stunned by two right hands and just as Joshua looked to pile on the pressure, the 34-year-old was caught by successive right hands himself and he was down again, this time unable to beat the count.
Reacting to his victory, Dubious said “Are you not entertained?”
“I’m a gladiator. I am a warrior to the bitter end. I want to get to the top level of this sport and reach my potential.”
Dubois won the interim IBF title in June and was elevated to world champion status when Usyk vacated the belt.