Anthony Joshua Faces 28-day Boxing Ban After Knockout Loss To Dubois
•By Our Reporter
LAGOS – Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day boxing ban following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London last Saturday.
The British Boxing Board of Control issued the suspension, a standard procedure for fighters who suffer a TKO or KO, as outlined by the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports.
“AJ has been banned for just under a month by the British Boxing Board of Control. According to the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, it is not unusual for a fighter to receive a medical suspension after suffering a TKO or KO loss,” reported Mirror UK.
The 34-year-old had a challenging night, hitting the canvas three times before Dubois, also known as ‘DDD’, delivered a decisive right hand in Round 5.
This marks Joshua’s fourth career defeat, following his shocking loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019 and two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022.
While the ban is not expected to disrupt Joshua’s immediate plans—given that no future fights have been scheduled—it has sparked speculation about his boxing future.
Former boxer Carl Froch has voiced concerns about Joshua’s recent performance and his trajectory in the sport.
“Anthony Joshua got absolutely battered from pillar to post. He lacked ambition, self-belief, and confidence. His recovery abilities are poor; he looked exhausted,” Froch remarked on his YouTube channel.
Froch further questioned Joshua’s commitment to boxing, stating, “I doubt Anthony Joshua’s desire to remain in the ring. I don’t think AJ wants it anymore; he shouldn’t be boxing. That performance was weak.”
In response to the recent events, Joshua expressed his determination to reclaim the world title, asserting that retirement is not on his agenda.
In a video statement on his X page, Joshua thanked his supporters, saying, “We came up short, but we need to focus on the positives. That is the mindset we must adopt—a positive one.
“Look at what we’ve achieved in the last 11 years; it’s phenomenal, and I want to thank every single one of you who has been with me. This rollercoaster journey isn’t over yet.”
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