Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois LIVE: AJ is KNOCKED OUT, moments after he had Dubois rocked, in shocking loss which could end chances of Tyson Fury fight and raises career questions

96,000 is a lot of people…

I bet the majority of them walked away from Wembley stunned at what they had just witnessed on a historic night.

Each and every person in there was a part of potentially the biggest British crowd in the history of the sport.

Ben Davison, Anthony Joshua’s coach, speaking to the media post-fight:

For whatever reason, things did not get going how we would have liked to in the early part of the fight. Just didn’t manage to get going, get going early.

There were a couple of short spells, one of those where he managed to land that right hand and then there were a couple of things we wanted to do to follow up moments like that.

He just didn’t apply it the way prepared to, unfortunately. But by that point, a lot had gone on – he was not thinking straight. A very difficult pill to swallow.

Me and my team have received a hell of a lot of credit for the good performances he’s had, so it’s important we take responsibility for the bad performance as well.

Anthony Joshua, speaking in the post-fight press conference:

Probably you’re asking ‘do I still want to continue fighting?’ Of course, I want to continue fighting. That’s what I said, we took a shot at success and we came up short.

And what does that mean now, are we going to run away? Or are we going to live to fight another day? That’s what I am, I’m a warrior.

This is not the best of looks, is it?

A video has surfaced of Anthony Joshua sticking his tongue out to the crowd before being knocked out seconds later.

I wonder what made him think that was a good idea? It wasn’t like he had been in command until that point…

The heat of the moment, I guess?

Oleksandr Usyk, heavyweight world champion, speaking to Sky Sports:

For me I was surprised, I expected Anthony Joshua to win. I think for Tyson Fury, my family, my fight, [I focus on] preparing [for that].

Conor McGregor could not believe what he was watching.

Just look at his reaction to Anthony Joshua being knocked down in the first round, he was jumping all over the shop.

I’m guessing whoever was behind the former UFC two-weight champion did not get to see much of the fight.

It shows his passion for the sport.

Joseph, London: I am an AJ fan but I think he needs to retire. He looked sluggish and stiff in the ring. Zero head movement, slow on his feet, low guard; he was a walking punch bag for Dubois.

Barry, Southend: Well and truly found out tonight. Night AJ.

India, Blackburn: That was horrible to watch. Ref should have stopped that fight much sooner. End of the road AJ.

It seems people think Anthony Joshua’s career is done…

Now this is one hell of a photo, isn’t it?

This is the right hand from Daniel Dubois that flattened Anthony Joshua in the first round, it was a superb punch.

I’m guessing that one would have given Joshua a headache… and he still managed to get to the fifth round.

Now this is what you call a bold prediction…

Chris Eubank Jr has told Mail Sport that he thinks Daniel Dubois would beat Oleksandr Usyk if he fought like he did tonight against him.

Dubois has fought Usyk before and even rocked him, but came up short against the Ukranian in the end.

He would be an underdog if they were to fight again… but he was an underdog tonight too, so you never know.

The IBF heavyweight belt is well and truly Daniel Dubois’ now, there is no disputing that.

While he came in as the champion, Dubois had never actually won the belt on his own accord.

He was awarded it when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the world title after beating Tyson Fury to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Now Dubois is a world champion again.

You can see the hurt on Anthony Joshua’s face here.

To lose in the fashion he did in front of a record 96,000 at Wembley will always leave its mark, so it’s no surprise.

I’m sure this is not the last we have seen of him on the big stage.

Jeff Powell, Mail Sport, at Wembley Stadium:

There is a new ruler of the ring and a hundred-million-dollar fight without him in one corner does not seem quite so entrancing a prospect.

Not even the most stunning pre-fight show ever put on and in all its pyrotechnics could upstage Dynamite Daniel.

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom promoter, speaking on DAZN:

It was a huge right-hand AJ shipped in the first round. He never gave up and I’m so proud of him. He hurt Daniel Dubois but he got greedy and got caught again. He couldn’t get up. If we’re going to lose then losing to a British heavyweight makes it better. He’ll need a rest.

Daniel Dubois was on smoke tonight, to put it frankly.

As I have previously mentioned, Dubois knocked down Anthony Joshua in all but one of the five rounds that were fought tonight.

If you haven’t seen them yet, here is your chance.

The fact Joshua even reached round five after some of these punches just blows my mind. The fight could have been stopped countless times before.

Where does Anthony Joshua go from here?

This is not the first time that AJ has suffered a damaging loss, just cast your minds back to June 2019 when he was upset by Andy Ruiz Jr.

Tonight is not quite the same, but it is a defeat that will largely knock his confidence. He was beat up tonight, Daniel Dubois knocked him down in four of the five rounds.

Back to the drawing board for the two-time world champion.

Frank Warren, Queensberry promoter, speaking to DAZN:

It was a phenomenal fight and I always felt it would be a Hagler-Hearns situation. AJ showed his heart right until the end. It was a brilliant fight.I always felt Dubois would do it and he has.

It’s not a turnaround, it was there. He was a young man and had double fractures in his eyes, he couldn’t fight. He hurt him [Usyk], I’d like to see him fight him now but he has to fight Tyson now.

Everyone here has seen a champion’s performance tonight. He’s done everything you could ask for. AJ caught him with a shot over there and I was worried. He’s a young man and on top of his game, he can improve.

Videos like these are always great to see.

After beating each other up for five rounds, both Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua came together to show each other respect.

I’m sure if they fight again, the words between them won’t be so kind.

So, now the dust is settling, who should Daniel Dubois fight next.

We know he wants anybody, so I guess there are many options.

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are due to have their rematch on December 21, so maybe he should face the winner of that.

I bet Dubois is itching for that fight to happen, he has earned the opportunity to fight whoever comes out on top.

If you didn’t know who Dubois was before, you do now.

The punch that wrote Daniel Dubois’ name in the history books.

On the ropes after being rattled, then bang. Overhand right to the chin of Anthony Joshua and he was gone.

These pictures will be engrained in his memory for life.

Daniel Dubois is not scared of anybody, that’s for sure.

he has just beaten one of Britain’s greatest heavyweights of recent times with an incredible display, so I am not surprised.

When asked who he wants next, Dubois at first mentions Oleksandr Usyk before then saying ‘Anyone can get it’.

Moments before, Eddie Hearn said he expected Anthony Joshua to enact the rematch clause.

Ready to go again, everyone?

Anthony Joshua, speaking to DAZN:

The opponent. Credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice of success and came up shot. You know I am p****d, and ready to kick off but I’m gonna keep cool, I want to give respect to my opponent.

I am a fighter for life, we will keep rolling the dice. if I am honest, I had a sharp opponent, but a lot of mistakes my end. As p****d as I am, this is the game.

I’ll be honest, I am still stunned.

When Daniel Dubois hadn’t finished Anthony Joshua off and then got caught, I thought the tide may turn.

Then he produces the counter-punch of all counter-punches.

Just look at the reactions of the celebrities in the crowd, I think that’s how we all felt at the time.

Daniel Dubois, IBF heavyweight champion, on DAZN:

I’ve only got a few words to say… are you not entertained? Are you not entertained?

It’s been a long journey, I’m grateful to be in this position. God bless. I’m a gladiator, I am a warrior to the bitter end, I am ready to go. I just want to go to the top level of this game. God bless you all.

Behind the scenes, the work with my dad, all my family, my strong team. they have helped me get through this. I have been on a rollercoaster ride, this is my time, this is my story.

I am gobsmacked, I really am.

Five rounds of monster punches, knockdowns, and drama.

And it’s Daniel Dubois who comes out on top as he knocks out Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley.

The biggest win of his career, the biggest punch of his career.

DANIEL DUBOIS KNOCKS OUT ANTHONY JOSHUA!

What have we just witnessed???

Joshua rocks Dubois and goes in for the knockout but then Dubois throws a superb overhand right to flatten the two-time world champions.

I can’t believe it, simply sensational.

Anthony Joshua somehow sees out the fourth round.

I’d say Daniel Dubois has three 10-8 rounds, he is miles ahead on the scorecards.

Can Joshua regather himself?

How is Anthony Joshua still standing, Daniel Dubois is landing some monster punches every few seconds.

This is simply ridiculous, this fight could have been over two rounds ago, but Joshua is still going.

How is this fight still going?

Seconds into round four Anthony Joshua is knocked down again, but somehow he gets up again.

Daniel Dubois catches Anthony Joshua again and he stumbles onto the ropes before hitting the deck after a flurry of punches.

He gets a count despite the bell being rung, but once again he is allowed to continue.

Daniel Dubois is landing big shots with regularity.

He catches Anthony Joshua again but the two-time world champion eats it fairly well.

Dubois wants to get this done as soon as he can, he is walking Joshua down with every step.

But Joshua is still hanging in there.

How Anthony Joshua is still going, I’m not sure.

He composes himself and sees out the round, but it’s another round to Daniel Dubois.

This one-minute rest is huge for Joshua in the rest of this fight, he has a lot of work to do.

Daniel Dubois senses blood.

Anthony Joshua only had a minute to recover and he is on the ropes, he is just trying to stay in this.

Dubois catches Joshua again and his legs are all over the place.

One more big punch and this could be over before it’s really got going.

Daniel Dubois is on the front foot early.

He releases a brilliant right hand that catches Anthony Joshua, he certainly felt that one.

AND OH MY WORD, DUBOIS HAS PUT DOWN JOSHUA!

A superb right hand catches him solidly on the chin and Joshua’s legs just fold.

He’s then saved by the bell!

The time for talking is now over…

The white gloves of Anthony Joshua and black gloves of Daniel Dubois touch and the bell goes.

Which way will this one go?

Nothing will ever beat hearing Michael Buffer utter those five magic words and he has just done it in style at Wembley.

The stadium cheers before falling silent as he introduces the two fighters to the 96,000 fans inside the stadium.

Shivers, that’s what I just experienced.

Erm… it’s time for the national anthem but not the one we were expecting.

Michael Buffer announces that they will play the anthem of Saudia Arabia in thanks to the Riyadh Season Card.

Pretty bizarre, if you ask me.

It is then booed by the Wembley fans as the singer closes out the anthem before cheers then break out as ‘God Save the King’ begins.

Anthony Joshua has such a cool aura..

No big show from the two-time World Champion, he is just simply strolling to the ring. He is extremely calm.

He has made this walk many times before…

OK, it turns out he is not going to the ring, he is now standing between his initials that are on fire with music from ‘Rocky 4’ in the background.

This really is one hell of a show.

I think this may be one of the longest ring walks I have ever seen.

Daniel Dubois is taking it all in, he looks as focused as ever. Tonight is the biggest night of his life.

After many track changes, he finally makes his way to the ring with that look in his eye that says ‘I mean business’.

I’m even more excited now.

The waiting is finally over!

Michael Buffer addresses Wembley after what felt like 10 minutes of ‘Sweet Caroline’ on loop.

And here comes Daniel Dubois… you can feel the tension in the stadium.

With flames being thrown and the track of ‘In Da Club’ by 50 Cent starting as he comes out, it feels like a bit of a different vibe to that of Neil Diamond.

George Groves, former world champion, Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live:

When you’re getting ready for your ring walk you’re doing your mental preparations. There’s nothing else like it. You come out and you want to absorb the crowd. You want to absorb the endless faces and iPhone cameras. You’ve got a fight to concentrate on as well.

For Anthony Joshua, it’s not his first rodeo. He’s headlined big stadiums. For Dubois, he’s got some big time experience now. He went to Poland and he fought Oleksandr Usyk in front of 60,000 Usyk fans. It’s going to be a big night for Daniel Dubois. Going in as the champion, he’s going to have to hold his nerve and perform.

Now we are really talking.

I love Oasis’ music, but nothing can beat a bit of Neil Diamond and the choir of Wembley are showing that right now.

‘Sweet Caroline’ is being played over the speakers and 96,000 supporters have joined in unison to sing it together.

This song never fails to bring people together. You just have to love it.

I’m now singing it in my chair and bobbing along…

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There is now just one show left, and it’s the big one.

Liam Gallagher has finished his set with tambourine in hand, ending on ‘Cigarettes and Alcohol’.

I must say, I found that 15-minute show very enjoyable, did you?

But now it’s over and the final- build-up for what we have all come to see is now here, the ring walks are not far away.

It’s worth mentioning, Liam Gallagher is actually not even in the ring.

he has been given his own stage. I guess he is not in the mood for a fight tonight, I guess that’s on Elton John on Saturdays.

Anyway, we are now into his final song, the fight is closing in.

OK, here we go at last…

Bruce Buffer has introduced Liam Gallagher and he is now into his first song Rock ‘n’ Roll Star. I am feeling very nostalgic all of a sudden.

Anybody who has tickets to see Oasis on their reunion tour next year, I am very jealous right now.

He certainly hasn’t lost his voice based on the early few verses.

Well, not quite the main man. I think two fighters may have a problem with me saying that.

Liam Gallagher is now at Wembley and I believe he is going straight to the ring to perform.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy! It’s going to be electric…

OK, so it appears I may have made a mistake.

That can happen in this industry, and I’m sure many of you would have realised that when I posted about Liam Gallagher around 10 minutes ago.

So, it turns out that Gallagher has already revealed his song and none of them are the ones that I predicted.

So, what will he sing? Well, I can tell you here:

• Rock ‘n’ Roll Star
• Supersonic
• Cigarettes and Alcohol

Don’t get me wrong, I am excited for the pre-fight show, but we know what we are all here for.

That’s right, Luke Power vs Harry Bamforth on this blog, that’s what you all want to see, right?

The fight of the century, in my opinion.

But of course, Anthony Joshua facing Daniel Dubois is a close second, so we will focus on that for a bit.

Sky Sports have just shown Anthony Joshua getting his hands wrapped and he is looking steely-eyed right now.

Joshua certainly means business tonight.

Before the big fight, we have one more star who will take to the ring, or stage in this case.

Liam Gallagher will sadly not be singing my ring walk song, but I think he will get plenty of punters on their feet with what he will belt out.

It is believed that Gallagher will sing three Oasis songs after the news that he will reunite with his brother Noel next year in a reunion tour.

I’m really interested to see which songs he will choose though.

A little bit of ‘Champagne Supernova’? Maybe some ‘She’s Electric’? Or personally my favourite ‘Live Forever’?

We will find out soon, I guess.

I think we now know what big boxing fight could come up next, a potential Mail match-up. I see that post as a challenge, Luke.

But to answer your question, my ring walk song would be ‘London’s Calling’ by the Clash. In Wembley, I just know that song would pop off.

Anyway, I am absolutely buzzing to be covering this fight, these nights are always magical and I have no doubt that today would be the same.

We still have a huge couple of hours ahead of us…

Now it’s time to introduce a man who would stand absolutely no chance in a boxing ring. Even less of a chance than me, and that’s saying something.

To take you through the drama of tonight’s monumental fight, I open the floor to Harry Bamforth. I wonder what his ring walk music would be.

It’s been a pleasure. Enjoy the fight everyone. My non-existent money is on Joshua, for what it’s worth.

Tyson Fury has just spouted his view over the goal of a boxer on a big fight night. In his words, it’s to ‘get paid, get laid, and get out of there’ – a chronology which raises a few questions.

He told Sky Sports: ‘It’s fantastic to be here as a fan watching boxing live. It’s an exciting night.

‘You’ve just got to get your job done. Get paid, get laid, and get out of there.

‘I think the bookies are favouring Anthony Joshua but it’s not a foregone conclusion. It’s heavyweight boxing. They’re both big, big, big men and one punch from one can end the other. I’m glad it’s them in there and not me.’

And just like that, Joshua has turned up.

Lennox Lewis supports his decision, telling Sky Sports: ‘He probably doesn’t want to be in the dressing room for two long. He wants to be totally focused.’

Lewis explains that all the showmanship and outside influences in the dressing room can get in the way of a fighter staying focused.

Anthony Joshua is still warming up in his hotel room, according to Sky Sports, who have cameras waiting for him outside.

Dubois arrived at Wembley hours ago, but Joshua has opted to get ready in the sanctuary of his room. He’s certainly leaving it late. He’s due for his ring walk at around 10pm.

A big shame for Tyler Denny as he didn’t put up much of a defence. He looked rocked ever since he lost his way in the early stages. Sheeraz looked more explosive and quicker for the entire duration of this short fight.

Hamzah Sheeraz is the new European middleweight champion Denny in the second round.

Denny was on unsteady legs ever since going down after 13 seconds and he was flored again from Sheeraz, who now has 10 stoppage wins inside two rounds.

Wow. He’s done it before we even have pictures of the first knockdown.

A flying start from Hamzah Sheeraz as he forced a count against Tyler Denny after 13 seconds. A baptism of fire.

British fighter Denny, 33, is aiming to defend his European middleweight title again. Sheeraz showed his power with a left hook. Denny must be fuming with himself.

He has his blemishes. Blots on his record. His detractors and endless claims he has never beaten somebody truly elite.

But Joshua is on the verge of becoming a champion once again. One night away. One man in the opposite corner away.

Mail Sport’s distinguished boxing writer Jeff Powell has seen it all over the years. And in his view, Joshua can join the pantheon of greats with a win.

I’m not sure how Hutchinson even got one of the judges on his side there.

Buatsi looked on top for most of the fight and scored a couple of knockdowns while his opponent was docked a point. His flurry of body shots were unstoppable.

Via split decision (112-113, 117-108, 115-110), Buatsi remains unbeaten and becomes the new WBO light heavyweight world champion.

Hamzah Sheerez vs Tyler Denny up next.

A quick reminder that we’re expecting to see Joshua and Dubois emerge for their ring walks at around 10pm.

That’s right, you don’t have to stay up all night like when the fights are in Saudi Arabia.

Round nine. Those body shots are punishing from Buatsi. Hutchinson’s dream of taking the vacant interim WBO light heavyweight title looks like it’s unravelling. But he carries on. He’s a fighter.

It’s been a tough week of work and you’re looking for a way to unwind.

Watching the football doesn’t do it for you. Meeting your friends at the pub doesn’t hit the spot. You start to panic. How can you salvage the week?

The only thing that can save you now is the content you least expected – Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren painting each other.

Mail Sport is fast becoming the home of serious boxing coverage, but there’s still room for the bizarre.

Oh, and they do have a big old debate as well.

SIx rounds in and Hutchinson was decked after a series of sustained pressure from Buatsi. A body blow was the one that did it as Hutchinson clung on against the ropes.

Buatsi is in swaggering form now and it’s a storm for Hutchinson to weather. He’s been ground down by those blows to the torso.

He’s also just lost a point in the seventh for going in for using his head.

It’s been quite the journey for Anthony Joshua, hasn’t it?

He looked down and out when he sustained that shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr and that double blow against Oleksandr Usyk.

Since then he has posted four victories and now he’s got 96,000 people out to wacth him challenge Dubois.

Sam Brookes brings you the story of his rebound from the pits.

Mail Sport were invited along to watch Daniel Dubois train at the ‘Farm Gym’.

He talks Oleksandr Usyk, doing press-ups for three hours and his dad’s spicy Caribbean cooking. Dubois also sends a warning to Joshua ahead of Wembley after his ‘best camp ever’.

You can watch Charlotte Daly’s interview here and if you like what you see, why not subscribe to Mail Sport Boxing on YouTube for more?

No offence to Buatsi, but I think Hutchinson has got the upper hand from his ring walk.

It’s not often you hear a boxer walk out to medieval-themed music, but that’s exactly what Hutchinson just did. The Scot just waltzed out to the Braveheart tune.

Guess we’ll see how effective it was for pumping him up.

A comfortable victory for reigning IBF and IBO super featherweight champion Cacace over Warrington.

After 12 gruelling rounds, he won 118-110, 117-111, 117-111.No trouble for him at the age of 35. Lennox Lewis has called him a ‘warrior’ just then – there aren’t many names in boxing higher than his.

Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson are up next with the interim WBO light heavyweight title on the line.

No wishy-washy cop out from Tyson Fury here – he has thrown his weight behind one of the fighters tonight.

You can check out who in the article below.

There were big cheers in Wembley when Tyson Fury’s mug was shown on the screen moments ago.

But that cascade of cheering had followed a chorus of boos, for the crowd were not so keen on a certain Tommy Fury.

Tyson couldn’t help but find it funny.

It wouldn’t be a boxing event nowadays without the celebrity ornamentation and one chap stealing the headlines this time around is Liam Gallagher.

The singer will be performing three Oasis hits tonight in Rock ‘n’ Roll Star, Supersonic, and Cigarettes and Alcohol – the latter not meant to be a recommendation for a pre-fight diet.

And when quizzed about his mini-show, the singer had an amusing response.

P.S.: Derek Chisora, fresh from beating Joe Joyce, is in the mood – but who will be looking back in anger tonight?

Fair play to Eddie Hearn.

He made a bet with Roman Kemp on the north London derby and lost, as Arsenal came away victorious against Spurs, so here’s the promoter sticking to his word kitted out in a Gunners shirt tonight.

There are plenty of undercard acts tonight looking to ake their mark in front of a massive audience.

Anthony Cacace and Josh Warrington are currently slugging it out in the World Super Featherweight division.

The former’s IBO belt is on the line tonight, but his IBF title is not.

This is what Anthony Joshua will see tonight when he walks out in front of the crowd tonight.

Mail Sport’s Charlotte Daly is bringing us a glut of behind-the-scenes content from Wembley and has spoken with all the major figures involved – including, of course, Joshua and Dubois.

Make sure to follow us across our platforms for full immersion in one of the biggest boxing nights of the year.

Good evening and welcome to Mail Sport’s live coverage of a colossal night at Wembley.

That’s right – we’ll be bringing you all the build-up, action, and reaction to Anthony Joshua’s fight with Daniel Dubois in front of a record 96,000 fans.

On the line? Dubois’ IBF heavyweight world title, which he inherited from Oleksandr Usyk in June after the Ukrainian vacated it.

Expect to see them walk out at around 10pm.