Anthony Joshua should retire - Fans beg Nigerian boxer to stop after Daniel Dubois knockout

Anthony Joshua should retire - Fans beg Nigerian boxer to stop after Daniel Dubois knockout

Tosin Abayomi 00:05 - 22.09.2024

See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.

In front of 96,000 spectators at Wembley in London, England, Daniel Dubois defeated Anthony Joshua in a dominant performance that stands as one of the most remarkable triumphs in recent heavyweight boxing history.

Joshua was hit by Dubois early in the first round of the IBF title fight, and the outcome seemed certain after that.

In the fifth round of the main event, Joshua tried to keep fighting through several knockdowns, but at last, he was ultimately taken out.

In front of 96,000 at Wembley, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF title.
In front of 96,000 at Wembley, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF title.

There was a common theme from fans watching the heavyweight showdown.

Fans call on Joshua to retire

After the fight, Joshua gave credit to Dubois and vowed to continue as a boxer.

His manager, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing stated that Joshua aims to activate a rematch clause against Dubois.

The statement by Hearn has now gone viral on social media with fans calling on Joshua to stop boxing.

This is Joshua's fourth career loss and before Dubois, he was well beaten by Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk twice.

In front of 96,000 at Wembley, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF title.
In front of 96,000 at Wembley, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round to retain his IBF title.

Boxing fans believe Joshua has done the best he can and is now past his best.

They urged the British boxer of Nigerian descent to quit the sport before he further ruins all he has achieved.

See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
See what people are saying about Anthony Joshua after Daniel Dubois knocked him out for the IBF title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.
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