The historic fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois captured the attention of boxing fans around the globe, as both fighters entered the ring with immense anticipation and high stakes. However, the match ended in dramatic fashion when Dubois delivered a series of crushing blows, culminating in a knockout victory that shocked the world. While the arena erupted in celebration for the new champion, Joshua was left in disbelief.
Now, weeks after the bout, Joshua has broken his silence and is adamant that the outcome wasn’t a true reflection of his abilities. “I won that fight! There’s no way Dubois should have walked out of that ring with the win,” Joshua declared in an explosive interview. “He got lucky, plain and simple. I was dominating, and he knows it.”
Joshua’s claims center around what he describes as questionable officiating and moments in the fight that he believes were overlooked. According to him, Dubois’s punches were often inaccurate, and the referee failed to intervene when necessary. “I’ve watched the footage over and over. There were times he hit me with illegal shots, and the referee just let it slide. How can you call that a fair fight?” Joshua questioned, his frustration evident.
He also emphasized that his strategy was on point and that Dubois only managed to land the knockout punch due to a “lucky swing” in the final moments. “One punch doesn’t make you a champion. It was a fluke, and everyone knows it,” he stated emphatically.
Not willing to let the loss define his career, Joshua has now set his sights on a rematch and is making it clear that he won’t rest until he gets it. “I want Dubois back in the ring. No more excuses, no more lucky shots. Let’s see who the real champion is,” he demanded, sending a direct challenge to his rival.
Joshua’s promoters have already started negotiations, with talks of a rematch potentially taking place within the next six months. Boxing analysts predict that this could become one of the most anticipated fights in recent history, given the controversy and heated words exchanged between the two fighters.
Daniel Dubois, now enjoying his status as the new heavyweight champion, responded calmly but firmly to Joshua’s accusations. “I respect Anthony Joshua as a fighter, but the reality is that I won, and I won fair and square,” Dubois said. “If he wants a rematch, I’m open to it, but he needs to accept that on that night, I was the better man. There was no luck involved – just hard work and preparation.”
Dubois’s team echoed his sentiments, stating that while they respect Joshua’s desire for a rematch, they firmly believe Dubois proved himself as the rightful champion.
Joshua’s explosive statements have ignited a firestorm of reactions from fans and boxing pundits alike. Some supporters agree with Joshua’s claims, arguing that the fight was marred by inconsistencies and that a rematch is necessary to settle the score. Others believe that Joshua’s refusal to accept the loss is merely an attempt to save face after a devastating defeat.
Boxing analyst Max Kellerman commented, “Joshua has every right to be upset, but at the end of the day, a win is a win. If he truly believes he’s the better fighter, then he’ll have to prove it in the rematch.”
With both fighters seemingly ready to clash once more, the stage is set for what could be one of the most intense rematches in boxing history. Joshua is determined to reclaim his title and restore his legacy, while Dubois is eager to prove that his victory was no fluke.
Before ending his interview, Joshua had one last message for his rival: “You got lucky once, but it won’t happen again. I’m coming back stronger, faster, and hungrier. This time, there’ll be no doubt about who the real champion is.”