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Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois
Date21 September 2024
VenueWembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Title(s) on the lineIBF heavyweight title
Tale of the tape
Boxer Daniel Dubois Anthony Joshua
Nickname Dynamite AJ
Hometown London, England Watford, England
Pre-fight record 21–2 (20 KO) 28–3 (25 KO)
Age 27 years 34 years, 11 months
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Weight 248.6 lb (113 kg) 252+1⁄2 lb (115 kg)
Style Orthodox Orthodox
Recognition IBF
Heavyweight Champion
TBRB
No. 5 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring
No. 6 Ranked Heavyweight		 IBF/WBO
No. 1 Ranked Heavyweight
The Ring/TBRB
No. 2 Ranked Heavyweight
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion
Result
Dubois wins by knockout in round 5

Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between two-time former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.[1][2]

The bout took place on 21 September 2024 at Wembley Stadium in London, United Kingdom. Dubois defeated Joshua via knockout in the 5th round. [3][4]

Background

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On 26 June 2024 Dubois was elevated to full IBF champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.[5] It was announced that he would be making his first defence of the title against former two-time unified champion Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London on 21 September.

The fight

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On the night, Dubois retained his title, by defeating Joshua by KO in the fifth round after a dominant performance, including a total of 4 knockdowns.

Aftermath

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The result was considered a major upset, as Dubois was the pre-betting underdog going into fight.[6][7]

Fight card

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Weight Class vs. Method Round Time Scorecards Notes
Main Card[8]
Heavyweight Daniel Dubois (c) def. Anthony Joshua KO 5 (12) 0:59
Middleweight Hamzah Sheeraz def. Tyler Denny KO 2 (12) 2:05
Light Heavyweight Joshua Buatsi def. Willy Hutchinson SD 12 (12) (112–113, 117–108, 115–110)
Super Featherweight Anthony Cacace def. Josh Warrington UD 12 (12) (118–110, 117–111, 117–111)
Light Middleweight Josh Kelly def. Ishmael Davis MD 12 (12) (114–114, 115–113, 115–114)
Lightweight Josh Padley def. Mark Chamberlain UD 10 (10) (95–93, 96–92, 96–92)

References

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  1. ^ Sajad, Kal (21 September 2024). "Joshua future in doubt after mauling by dominant Dubois". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE: Updates, results, stream, undercard and highlights from Wembley Stadium". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Results and analysis: Daniel Dubois KOs Anthony Joshua". espn.com. ESPN. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  4. ^ Jack Rathborn, Michael Jones, Will Castle (22 September 2024). "Joshua vs Dubois LIVE: Fight result and reaction after stunning knockout at Wembley". The Independent. Retrieved 22 September 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ IBF (26 June 2024). "IBF Heavyweight title status". IBF. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
  7. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (21 September 2024). "Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois full fight video highlights". FIGHTMAG.
  8. ^ Brookhouse, Brent (22 September 2024). "Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight results, highlights: 'Dynamite' scores brutal knockout for upset win". CBS Sports. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
Preceded by Daniel Dubois' bouts
21 September 2024 		Succeeded by
TBA
Preceded by Anthony Joshua's bouts
21 September 2024 		Succeeded by
TBA
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