Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE RESULT: AJ makes retirement decision after brutal KO defeat – latest updates
ANTHONY JOSHUA was brutally KNOCKED OUT by Daniel Dubois in their Wembley mega-fight in front of a record 96,000 fans.
DDD dropped AJ four times including a lethal finish in the fifth round to bring an end to proceedings.
There were some big moments prior to the main event on Wembley's stacked undercard - Josh Warrington RETIRED after losing to Anthony Cacace while Liam Gallagher provided the music with a three-song set comprising of Oasis anthems.
AJ speaks on Dubois
Anthony Joshua had no excuses and was full of praise for opponent Daniel Dubois.
AJ said: "I'm a warrior. And also, before I finish, we have to give credit to our opponent as well, Daniel.
"Even though when I sign up to fight opponents I don't really like them.
"But now it's done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team."
Joshua addresses retirement talk
Anthony Joshua says he fight ON despite suffering a brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
AJ addressed the media in his post-fight press conference, and while he didn't take any questions, bravely spoke about if that was his last fight.
AJ said: "And you’re probably asking, ‘Do I want to continue fighting?’ Of course I want to continue fighting.
“That’s why I said we took a shot at success and we came up short. And what does that mean right now?
“Are we gonna run away and live to fight another day? And that’s what I am."
Tyson Fury weighs in
Tyson Fury showed his class by refusing to mock Anthony Joshua for his brutal KO loss to Daniel Dubois.
He said: "Listen, it's heavyweight boxing. It happens, doesn't it?
"It happened to me, it can happen to anybody."
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Having fun until the very end
Seconds before he went out on his shield, Anthony Joshua stuck his tongue out at someone in the crowd.
He was clearly having fun in there, although it was somewhat bizarre for him to be focused on what was going on outside the ring as opposed to Dubois.
Ringside reaction
SunSport's Wally Downes Jr was live at ringside for Daniel Dubois' slaying of former heavyweight king Anthony Joshua.
Check out his instant reaction to what proved to be an incredible to an spectacular night at Wembley Stadium.
Daniel Dubois KNOCKS OUT Anthony Joshua in HUGE upset after savage onslaught in front of 96,000 stunned fans at WembleyAJ arrives and is gone in a flash
Anthony Joshua made a brief appearance at the post-fight press conference.
But he didn't field any questions from the assembled media.
He said: "We took a shot at success and we came up short, unfortunately.
"We rolled the dice, man, for the third time. Thirteen world title fights.
"Not everyone has been successful, but everyone has been fun and entertaining.
"We're trying to create history for British boxing and I think we're doing that."We're trying to create history for British boxing and I think we're doing that.
"I appreciate all the press, media. The fans aren't here but I thank them through you guys.
"I'm sure you guys will let them know that we appreciate their support.
"And you're probably asking, 'Do I want to continue fighting?' Of course I want to continue fighting.
"That's why I said we took a shot at success and we came up short. And what does that mean right now?
"Are we gonna run away and live to fight another day? And that's what I am.
"I'm a warrior. And also, before I finish, we have to give credit to our opponent as well, Daniel.
"Even though when I sign up to fight opponents I don't really like them.
"But now it's done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team.
"And also to my team, thank you for the way they prepared me.
"There's a few mistakes in there, but that;'s the name of the game.
"Fine margins will cost you at the top level. So thank you."
AJ's final words before the KO
Anthony Joshua's head coach Ben Davison has revealed the former champ's final words just moments before he was KO'd by Daniel Dubois.
In the post-fight press, Davis revealed: "These are the moments we live for."
Credit: PA Eddie Hearn holding court
The Matchroom Boxing chief didn't mince his words on Daniel Dubois' final and crushing blow in the fifth round
"There was no getting up from the last one."
All class from AJ
What a bloke Anthony Joshua is.
He suffers a crushing defeat that ends his dream of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion but still has time for his fans.
A testament to the measure of the bloke.
Respect between both men
This is what it's all about, folks. Respect after the war.
Tyson Fury's reacts
Tyson Fury was seemingly lost for words after seeing Daniel Dubois viciously knock out Anthony Joshua.
His face - and the reaction of UFC icon Conor McGregor behind him - says it all.
Dubois talks AJ's power
The IBF heavyweight champion: "He couldn't keep me down.
"He was going to have to nail me down to the canvas [to beat me]."
Credit: Getty Notorious reaction
Conor McGregor was completely blown away by Daniel Dubois' first huge knockdown of Daniel Dubois.
Happy as Larry
Daniel Dubois can't help but contain his delight in the post-fight press conference.
What's next for AJ?
Eddie Hearn has hinted that AJ will exercise the rematch clause in his contract with Dubois.
But if he doesn't, who do you think he should fight next?
Chime with your thoughts in the comments.
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The Dawn of the 'Triple D' era
There is a new king of British heavyweight boxing. And his name is Daniel Dubois.
Move over AJ and Fury. There is a new king in town.
Credit: Reuters Furious AJ
Anthony Joshua admits he's "p****d" with defeat to Daniel Dubois.
But he's shown his class by not kicking off as he did after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and showered Daniel Dubois with praise.
He said: "You know I'm p****d, you know I'm ready to kick off in the ring.
"But I'm gonna keep my cool and keep very professional and give the respect to my opponent."
Credit: PA Devastating Dubois
Just look at the sheer power of the first overhand right from Daniel Dubois that flattened Anthony Joshua.
Incredible power from 'Dynamite' Dubois.
Eddie Hearn weighs in
Matchroom Boxing chief Eddie Hearn has given his thoughts on what's next for Anthony Joshua following his KO loss to Daniel Dubois.
He said: 'I'm sure I'll exercise that rematch clause."
"He'll believe he can hurt Dubois, he'll believe he can beat him."
Credit: AFP AJ addresses retirement rumours
Anthony Joshua has just issued a defiant statement on potentially retiring after his crushing loss to Daniel Dubois.
When asked if we'll see another ring walk, AJ said: "Yeah."
He later added: "Before I came in I said, 'I'm a fighter for life. We keep rolling the dice."
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Here is SunSport Wally Downes Jr's on-the-knockout report from an incredible night at Wembley.
DANIEL DUBOIS knocked out a brave Anthony Joshua in round five of their historic Wembley war.
Dubois defended his IBF heavyweight world crown in front of a British-record 96,000.
And he had AJ on the floor in round one following a huge overhand right with only the bell denying him a stoppage inside the opening three minutes.
Joshua was then floored in round three after being battered into the ropes as Dubois landed a couple of blows after bell.
AJ picked himself up from the floor again in round four again but Dubois looked to have slowed down.
Joshua showed signs of turning things around in round five with a right hand that had the champ on the back foot.
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE
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Dubois goes full 'Gladiator'
Daniel Dubois channels his inner Russell Crowe in 'Gladiator', roaring: "Are you not entertained? Are you not entertained?!!!"
Credit: PA Silenced the doubters
Daniel Dubois has just silenced all of his pre-fight detractors with that statement-making KO of Anthony Joshua.
I can't believe it. Fans at Wembley can't believe it. And fans around the world can't believe it.
What an incredible victory.
Daniel Dubois WINS
Daniel Dubois has just KNOCKED OUT Anthony Joshua to retain his IBF heavyweight title.
The biggest win of Triple D's career, who people can no longer call the email champion.
Incredible heart from AJ, who well and truly went out on his shield.
Wow.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois – Round 5
Dubois is stalking AJ like a lion stalking it's prey in the African savannah.
Dubois gets ROCKED by AJ. AJ is going in for the kill to complete an insane turnaround.
Dubois eats two big right-hands. Dubois returns fire with a huge overhand ice flush on the chin of AJ.
DOWN GOES AJ. IT'S OVER!!!!! AND STILLL!!!!
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