- LIVE BLOG: Daniel Dubois KNOCKS OUT Anthony Joshua in Wembley showdown
- Joshua was sent crashing to the canvas three times during the title fight
- The referee waved off the bout in the fifth round after a brutal knockdown
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 heavyweight title inside of a packed-out Wembley stadium and it was Dubois who emerged victorious.
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 (right) knocked out Anthony Joshua (left) in the fifth round of their IBF heavyweight title fight at Wembley stadium on Saturday night
Dubois caught Joshua coming in with a huge right-hook that sent AJ crashing to the floor
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
Dubois put on a sensational performance to defeat his British rival on Saturday night
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.’
Meanwhile, after the fight, Joshua said: ‘Credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice of success, but we came up short.
‘You know I’m ready to kick off in the ring, but I’m going to keep my cool, keep very professional, and give respect to my opponent.
‘I’m always saying to myself I’m a fighter for life… We keep rolling the dice.
‘I had a sharp opponent, a fast opponent and a lot of mistakes from my end, but that’s the game.’
More to follow…
Dubois celebrated with his IBF heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley stadium
There was respect between the two British stars inside the ring after the bout
