- LIVE BLOG: Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois battle for IBF heavyweight title
Daniel Dubois stunned the world and knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round of their bout for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday night.
The two British rivals finally met inside the ring to battle it out for the IBF heavyweight title on Saturday night inside of a packed-out Wembley stadium.
From the opening bell, ‘Dynamite’ Dubois put on a sensational performance as he dominated his rival and scored a knockdown in the opening round.
‘AJ’ never looked as though he’d truly recovered from the early blow and was on the canvas once again in the third round, just seconds before the bell rang.
It was all over two rounds later after Joshua caught Dubois and charged forward before the IBF heavyweight champion delivered a brutal hook that sent his rival to the canvas.
Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round of the IBF heavyweight title fight
Dubois (right) put on a sensational performance to defeat his British rival on Saturday night
Joshua was left on the canvas multiple times with the referee calling a stop in the fifth round
Dubois watched on as Joshua struggled to get back to his feet and the bout was waved off
Joshua was sent crashing to the canvas on three occasions during the blockbuster fight
Joshua attempted to get back to his feet for the third time in the fight but stumbled over and gave the referee a simple decision to call off the bout.
Speaking inside the ring after the bout, Dubois said: I’ve only got a few things to say, are you not entertained?!
‘It’s been a journey and I’m grateful to be in this position. I’m a gladiator, I’m a warrior until the bitter end.
‘I want to get to the top of this sport and reach my full potential.
‘Behind the scenes, the work with my dad. I’ve been on a rollercoaster run, this is my time, this is my redemption story. I’m not going to stop until I reach my full potential.’
More to follow…
Dubois caught Joshua coming in with a huge right-hook that sent AJ crashing to the floor