Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: Live round-by-round updates
Anthony Joshua plans to capture a heavyweight world title for the first time since September 2021 when he faces Daniel Dubois.
Joshua has undoubtedly proven he's one of the biggest UK heavyweight boxing superstars of all time. On Saturday, September 21, 'AJ' will showcase his star power once again when he headlines a sold-out event inside Wembley Stadium.
Between 2021 and 2022, Joshua suffered back-to-back losses against Oleksandr Usyk. The 34-year-old has since silenced the majority of his doubters with four consecutive wins against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou, including the last three inside the distance.
In August 2023, Dubois endured a similar fate to Joshua when he fought Usyk - a ninth-round knockout loss. 'Dynamite' returned to the win column in his last two fights against Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, with the last being for the interim IBF heavyweight world title. He was later upgraded to the undisputed champion.
Follow along with Sportskeeda for live updates of the IBF heavyweight world title fight between Joshua and Dubous.
It should be noted that the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois event will start on September 21 at 8 A.M. PT / 10 A.M. CT / 11 A.M. ET/ 4 P.M. BST). The main event is expected to begin roughly six hours later.
Watch Joshua and Dubois face off below:
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois
Round 1:
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois is underway. Dubois comes out and pushes Joshua back with his jab. Dubois lands a massive right hand. Joshua somehow wears it well. Dubois is touching Joshua consistently with his jab.
Joshua hasn't found his range yet. The referee warns Dubois for leading with his head. Joshua lands a right hand and gets Dubois' attention. Dubois' jab is looking sharp tonight. The referee warns Dubois once again for his head.
Joshua is pumping out his jab. Joshua finds the target with an uppercut. Dubois lands a massive overhand right and JOSHUA GOES DOWN. Joshua is saved by the bell.
Round 2:
Anthony Joshua comes out with a big left hook that barely misses the mark. Joshua doesn't seem fully recovered. Daniel Dubois is all over Joshua. Joshua is trying to survive. Dubois seems destined for a knockout.
Joshua's hands remain low. Dubois lands a sharp jab that sends Joshua's head flying back. Short left hook for Dubois hits the target. Joshua is trying to find some type of rhythm. Joshua seems to be regaining his composure.
Joshua goes down to the body and Dubois counters over the top. Joshua finds a home for his right hand. Dubois' jab continues to be a difference-maker.
Round 3:
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois exchange jabs. Dubois lands another right hand. Joshua wears it well and fires back. Dubois BARELY misses on a massive overhand right. Joshua whiffs on a big right hand. He's luckily Dubois didn't land a counter.
Joshua lands two clean jabs. Joshua is trying to set something up with his jab. He narrowly misses on an uppercut. Dubois goes down to the body with a straight right. Dubois lands a massive left hook.
JOSHUA IS ON WOBBLY FEET. Joshua is against the ropes and unloads a barrage of punches on Joshua. Joshua goes down and somehow survives. The round ends.
Round 4:
Anthony Joshua is knocked down again. He protested that it was a slip. Joshua falls to the ground. It looks like the referee waves off the fight. NO! He says no knockdown. The fight continues! What a fight. Joshua is trying to survive.
Daniel Dubois lands a heavy body shot. The referee says the punch was low. Dubois receives a warning. Dubois lands a massive left hook. Joshua is trying to survive. Joshua is in trouble. He continues back up. Dubois won't let up.
How is Joshua standing?!? Joshua tries to fire back with an uppercut but his feet aren't fully under him yet. Joshua attempts to taunt Dubois.
Round 5:
Daniel Dubois starts the round charging forward. He's trying to prevent Anthony Joshua from getting back into this fight. Joshua continues to stick his tongue out and taunt Dubois. Joshua lands a massive right hand. DUBOIS IS WOBBLED!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! Dubois lands a counter right out of nowhere and folds Joshua. This one is all over. What an amazing fight. Dubois pulls off the upset.
Official Result: Daniel Dubois def. Anthony Joshua by knockout (counter right). Round 5, 0:59 for the IBF heavyweight world title.