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Anthony Joshua breaks silence after humbling defeat
Anthony Joshua suffered a crushing fifth-round knockout at the hands of Daniel Dubois in a stunning showdown at Wembley, but the former heavyweight champion was quick to show sportsmanship in defeat.
Twice, Joshua was caught on camera graciously telling Dubois, “Well played,” acknowledging the younger fighter’s dominant performance.
Despite being knocked down four times, Anthony Joshua kept his cool, focusing on Dubois’ strengths.
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“The opponent… credit to him and his team,” Anthony Joshua said, admitting his own mistakes but refusing to let the loss define him. “I’m pissed, but it is what it is.”
Dubois, on the other hand, was brimming with confidence, calling himself a “gladiator” and promising to reach his full potential. With Usyk and Fury watching ringside, Dubois set his sights on a rematch with Usyk, as he inches closer to a shot at becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion.
As the heavyweight landscape shifts, could Dubois’ redemption story lead him to the top of the division? Or will Joshua’s fighting spirit bring him back stronger? The stage is set for a thrilling new chapter in heavyweight boxing!