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Joshua vows to fight on despite devastating defeat to Dubois
Anthony Joshua (left) and Daniel Dubois in the IBF World Heavy weight bout at Wembley Stadium, London, September 21, 2024

ANTHONY JOSHUA vowed to fight on despite being crushed inside five rounds by IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley on Saturday night.

Joshua was floored four times as the magnificent Dubois launched a relentless assault from the first bell that eventually ended with the clear favourite being counted out following a thrilling exchange of blows.

It was a devastating defeat and the fourth of his career which robs him of a shot at becoming undisputed world champion.

But despite such a one-sided all-British showdown that lived up to explosive expectations, Joshua refused to walk away.

“You’re probably asking if I still want to consider fighting. Of course I want to continue fighting,” said Joshua, who declined to take questions at the post-fight press conference.

“We took a shot at success and we came up short. What does that mean now? That we’re going to run away? We’re going to live to fight another day. And that’s what I am — I’m a warrior.

“Always walk with your head high. We rolled the dice for the third time. There have been 13 world-title fights, not every one of them has been successful but every one has been fun and entertaining.”

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