- Joshua put on an uncharacteristically abysmal display in his last fight during which he was routed four times and eventually knocked out in the fifth round by Dubois’ lethal right hand
British born Nigerian boxing sensation, Anthony Joshua, has been suspended from the sport.
His suspension followed his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium.
The British Boxing Board handed a 28-day suspension to the former two-time world heavyweight champion.
Joshua put on an uncharacteristically abysmal display in his last fight during which he was routed four times before hitting the deck after he was knocked out in the fifth round by Dubois’ lethal right hand.
The suspension, a standard medical precaution after a KO or TKO loss, prevents Joshua from entering the boxing ring during this period.
However, with no confirmed upcoming fights, this enforced hiatus may hinder the former two-time heavyweight world champion’s immediate plans.
Joshua’s loss to Dubois is his fourth professional career loss, following setbacks against Andy Ruiz Jr. and Oleksandr Usyk.
With Joshua recent performances, tongues have begun to wag about the possibility of him drawing the curtain on his career soon.
He, however, dismissed retirement talks, vowing to come back stronger. He has hinted at possibly of activating a rematch clause to face Dubois again.
In a social media message, Joshua reflected on his career, saying, “We’ve got to look at the positives… It’s far from over yet,” while vowing to make the right steps forward to return to the top. Promoter Eddie Hearn has also suggested potential future bouts, including a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury.
Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, mentioned that Dubois could fight again in February, leaving the door open for a rematch if Joshua chooses to pursue it. Meanwhile, Joshua could also wait for the outcome of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk bout scheduled for December