In Photos: Best snaps feat. Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and more from star-studded Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois event
It was a star-studded affair in Wembley Stadium, London, as several prominent combat sports stars, including Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury, showed up for the recently concluded boxing fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
Prominent Saudi Arabian adviser Turki Alalshikh played a pivotal role in orchestrating the Riyadh Season: Wembley Edition card featuring six thrilling fights.
UFC star Conor McGregor arrived in the arena in style and was spotted ringside, enjoying the action with boxing sensation Terence Crawford. Former four-weight world champion and boxing icon Roberto Duran was also in attendance for the fight.
Check out some of the pictures below:
Dubois knocked out Joshua in the fifth round of their main event encounter to retain the IBF heavyweight title. Dubois asserted dominance from the opening frame, scoring a knockdown in the first round. Despite a valiant effort, Joshua struggled to find his footing, suffering multiple knockdowns throughout the fight.
In other results, Hamzah Sheeraz defeated Tyler Denny by TKO in the second round to claim the European middleweight title. Joshua Buatsi earned a split decision victory over Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBO light heavyweight title. Anthony Cacace triumphed over Josh Warrington by unanimous decision, and rising star Josh Kelly edged out Ishmael Davis by majority decision.
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois: Will there be a rematch between the UK boxers?
Chairman of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn has indicated that Anthony Joshua is likely to activate his rematch clause following knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
Hearn shed light on the potential rematch immediately after the fight, paving the way for a high-stakes clash in 2025. He said:
"I'm sure [Joshua will] exercise that rematch clause. I think that's a given. But he'll need to rest and it's a dangerous fight, [Dubois is] gaining confidence every time. But he'll believe he can hurt Dubois. Full credit to Daniel Dubois, he deserves all the credit tonight."
Check out Eddie Hearn's comments below: