Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois
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| Date | 21 September 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | Wembley Stadium, London, United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | IBF heavyweight title | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Result | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dubois wins via 5th-round KO | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois was a heavyweight professional boxing match contested between two-time former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and 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
[edit]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. On the night, Dubois retained his title, by defeating Joshua by KO in the fifth round after a dominant performance. The result was considered a major upset, as Dubois was the pre-betting underdog going into fight.[6][7]
Fight card
[edit]| Weight Class | vs. | Method | Round | Time | Scorecards | Notes | ||
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| Main Card[8] | ||||||||
| Heavyweight |  Daniel Dubois
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def. | Anthony Joshua
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KO | 5 (12) | 0:59 | ||
| Middleweight | Hamzah Sheeraz
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def. | Tyler Denny
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KO | 2 (12) | 2:05 | ||
| Light Heavyweight | Joshua Buatsi
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def. | Willy Hutchinson
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SD | 12 (12) | (112–113, 117–108, 115–110) | ||
| Super Featherweight |  Anthony Cacace
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def. | Josh Warrington
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UD | 12 (12) | (118–110, 117–111, 117–111) | ||
| Light Middleweight | Josh Kelly
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def. | Ishmael Davis
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MD | 3 (3) | (114–114, 115–113, 115–114) | ||
| Lightweight | Josh Padley
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def. | Mark Chamberlain
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UD | 3 (3) | (95–93, 96–92, 96–92) | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Sajad, Kal (21 September 2024). "Joshua future in doubt after mauling by dominant Dubois". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Results and analysis: Daniel Dubois KOs Anthony Joshua". espn.com. ESPN. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ 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) - ^ IBF (26 June 2024). "IBF Heavyweight title status". IBF. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
- ^ "Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois for IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (21 September 2024). "Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois full fight video highlights". FIGHTMAG.
- ^ 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.