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London, ENG – September 23, 2024- The Clarity Times: – Daniel Dubois shocked the boxing world with a devastating fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium, retaining his IBF heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans.
Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) dominated from the outset, dropping Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) three times before delivering a precise right hand that ended the fight just 59 seconds into Round 5. Despite being the reigning champion, Dubois entered as the underdog but outclassed Joshua, whose hopes of regaining the heavyweight crown for a third time were dashed.
The victory propels Dubois into contention for an undisputed title clash, likely against the winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, set for December 21. For Joshua, the loss is another major setback. The former two-time heavyweight champion must now consider his options carefully. A rematch with Dubois, or a fight against the loser of the Fury-Usyk bout, may be the next step if he hopes to climb back to the top of the division.
Undercard Highlights: Buatsi Wins by Split Decision
Also on the undercard, Joshua Buatsi (19-0, 13 KOs) defeated Willy Hutchinson (18-2, 13 KOs) by split decision to claim the WBO interim light heavyweight title. Buatsi, known for his knockout power, went the distance for the fourth consecutive fight, edging Hutchinson in a closely contested bout.
