The highly anticipated match of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois took place on September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium. This fight was significant as it featured Dubois defending his IBF heavyweight title against the former two-time world champion Joshua.
The fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois was held at Wembley Stadium in London. This venue is renowned for hosting significant boxing events and was sold out for this match, adding to the atmosphere of the occasion.
What was the prize money?
As for the prize, the total purse for the fight was reported to be around £10 million. This amount reflects the high stakes and popularity of both fighters, particularly given Joshua’s status as a former two-time world champion.
For the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight, both fighters stood to earn significant paydays. Anthony Joshua had a guaranteed purse of £6 million ($7.9 million), which could rise to as much as £25 million ($33 million) depending on pay-per-view (PPV) sales. Daniel Dubois, meanwhile, was guaranteed £3.5 million ($4.6 million), with potential earnings up to £10 million ($12.5 million) based on PPV figures
Significance
This victory marked a successful first defense of Dubois’ IBF title and improved his professional record to 22 wins (21 by knockout) and 2 losses. For Joshua, this defeat was a setback in his quest to reclaim a heavyweight title, as he aimed to become a three-time world champion. The fight was notable not only for the outcome but also because Dubois controlled the match, leading to a surprisingly one-sided result.
Round By Round breakdown
Here is a round-by-round breakdown of the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois fight, which took place on September 21, 2024:
Anthony Joshua vsDaniel Dubois: Round 1
Dubois wasted no time, attacking Joshua aggressively from the start. He landed a series of heavy punches and put Joshua down with a massive overhand right in the final seconds of the round. Joshua, appearing tight and uncomfortable, was visibly shaken by this early knockdown.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Round 2
Dubois came out strong again, looking to finish Joshua quickly. Though Joshua managed to stabilize himself midway through the round, Dubois landed several hard shots, including an illegal blow to the back of Joshua’s head. Despite the punishment, Joshua survived the round but was still struggling.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Round 3:
Early in the round, Dubois unleashed another devastating combination that had Joshua reeling. Dubois dropped Joshua for a second time with a left to the chin. Joshua, clearly unsteady on his feet, continued to fight but was in trouble for most of the round.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Round 4:
Joshua appeared on the brink of defeat. Dubois sent Joshua to the canvas a third time, though this was ruled more of a slip. However, Dubois continued to apply pressure, landing more heavy punches. Joshua, looking fatigued and off balance, narrowly escaped the round but was in deep trouble.
Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois: Round 5:
Joshua tried to rally but Dubois delivered a final, crushing right hand to the chin. Joshua fell for the fourth time, collapsing in a heap in the corner. The referee, Marcus McDonnell, correctly stopped the fight, awarding Dubois a stunning knockout victory.
Dubois’ powerful and aggressive performance left Joshua unable to recover, leading to a definitive stoppage in the fifth round. This match started with most of the crowd cheering for Joshua but as Daniel tilted the match to himself, he became the public’s favorite. Daniel Dubois stopped Anthony Joshua from getting the third IBF title and established himself on equal footing with the greatest Heavyweight champions.
