Anthony Joshua’s week couldn’t have gone much worse. The former two-time unified world heavyweight champion entered the ring as the favorite against Daniel Dubois but left in defeat.
Suffering a brutal stoppage that shocked the boxing world. Dubois, the current IBF heavyweight champion, delivered a commanding performance, overpowering Joshua in a way no other fighter has before. It was a statement win, leaving no doubt that Dubois had been underestimated.
For Joshua, the defeat raises pressing questions about his future. At 34, should he hang up his gloves or push forward and continue to chase another title?
As if the loss wasn’t enough, the British Boxing Board of Control handed Joshua a 28-day suspension following the fight.
However, fans shouldn’t be too alarmed. This is standard procedure for boxers who suffer stoppage defeats, meant to ensure fighters take the necessary time to recover and undergo medical examinations before returning to the ring.
The suspension ends on October 19, which gives Joshua plenty of time to regroup. He’s unlikely to fight again before 2025, a year that could define his next career moves.
Much of Joshua’s future will hinge on the outcome of the highly anticipated Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch on December 21.
A win for either man could set the stage for a potential mega-fight for Joshua as he looks to reignite his career.
For now, all eyes are on Anthony Joshua’s next move. Will he come back stronger, or is this the beginning of the end for one of Britain’s most celebrated boxers?
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in the heavyweight division.
