The 34-year-old was knocked down four times in five rounds before the referee waved off the contest.
Despite the setback, AJ remains defiant about his future in boxing, stating his stance in a video message to his fans.
He said, “It’s about making the right steps forward and working hard. Keep your seatbelts on because deep, deep down in (my heart), I know we’ve got a lot more to bring. British Boxing, I appreciate you, and let’s rise up together.”
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has hinted at a potential rematch with Dubois, as he is still contracted for one more fight with Saudi Arabia boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season.
The current WBO rankings reflect the recent shakeup in the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk remains the undisputed champion, with Joseph Parker holding the interim title.
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