Anthony Joshua Acknowledges Mistakes And Calls For Rematch Following Dubois Defeat

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Anthony Joshua is expected to seek a rematch with Daniel Dubois after acknowledging his defeat in their recent fight at Wembley Stadium. The event attracted a record crowd of 96,000, further energized by a performance from Oasis' Liam Gallagher. Dubois delivered an impressive performance, securing victory with a knockout in the fifth round, dashing Joshua's hopes for the IBF heavyweight title.

Despite some commentators suggesting retirement, the 34-year-old Joshua remains determined to continue his career. "Credit to him and his team. We rolled the dice of success, but we came up short," he told DAZN. He emphasized his readiness to compete while maintaining professionalism and respect for his opponent.

Joshua expressed his lifelong commitment to boxing, acknowledging mistakes made during the bout against a swift opponent. "I'm always saying to myself I'm a fighter for life... We keep rolling the dice," he stated.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, believes that Joshua will likely opt for a rematch. "I'm sure he'll exercise that rematch clause," Hearn mentioned to DAZN. He acknowledged the risk involved due to Dubois' growing confidence but expressed belief in Joshua's ability to win.

Meanwhile, Dubois may shift focus towards facing either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk. Their anticipated rematch is scheduled for December in Saudi Arabia. This potential matchup could be Dubois' next significant challenge following his victory over Joshua.

The boxing world awaits Joshua's decision regarding the rematch while Dubois looks ahead to future opportunities. Both fighters have pivotal choices that could shape their careers significantly in the coming months.