Anthony Joshua has given an update on his future as a professional boxer after his recent match against Daniel Dubois ended in a knockout after the fifth
Daniel Dubois stunned Anthony Joshua with a fifth-round knockout victory to retain the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Joshua was knocked down four times in total, with the decisive moment coming just seconds after Joshua thought he had made a breakthrough sending a few punches Dubois' way.
However, Anthony Joshua has spoken about what the future holds for him after his defeat to Dubois. According to the British boxer, the defeat would not make him consider retirement despite the talks on social media.
What did Anthony Joshua say about his future in boxing?
Anthony Joshua posted a video on his official social media accounts on Monday, September 23, 2024, confirming that the defeat against Dubois was just a bump on the road.
"We did it once. We did it twice. Doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe it is something I can achieve. It is about taking the first steps forward, working hard and improving.It is got to come in from here [the heart], it can’t come from any external voices of influences.It has only been a day but when I sit back here, I know I have a lot of this [heart]. Keep your seatbelts tight because I know we have a lot more to bring to the game.’'
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There's been talk of a potential rematch, with Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter, saying he'd welcome another fight However, there's no rematch clause in Joshua's contract, so it's unclear if it will fans will get to see both boxers in the ring again.
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