This loss marks Joshua’s second career knockout defeat and dims his hopes of regaining a world title for the third time.

The fight began with Dubois taking control early. In the first round, he backed Joshua onto the ropes and dropped him with a powerful overhand right. Joshua, visibly shaken, managed to beat the referee’s count, but the warning signs were clear.

The second and third rounds saw more of the same as Dubois continued his relentless assault. Joshua, still unsteady, struggled to defend himself from Dubois’ accurate jabs and hooks. Another knockdown came in the third, leaving Joshua looking weary and out of answers.

By the fourth round, Dubois had complete control, as Joshua’s movements grew sluggish and his punches lacked their usual power. Despite showing heart, Joshua couldn’t stem the tide as Dubois continued his dominance.

The final blow came in the fifth round. Joshua attempted to mount a comeback, throwing a few strong punches, but despite being wobbled, Dubois countered with a crushing right hand to the temple, followed by a clean shot to Joshua’s jaw, sending him crashing to the floor. The referee quickly stepped in to end the bout, as Joshua lay motionless on the canvas.

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