Anthony Joshua Rejects Retirement Rumors, Vows to Continue Fighting After Knockout Loss to Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua has firmly dismissed speculation surrounding his potential retirement following a devastating knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. The British heavyweight icon, who was stopped in the fifth round while chasing his third heavyweight world title, remains determined to continue his boxing journey.

The high-stakes fight drew a record-breaking crowd of over 98,000 spectators, but Joshua’s title ambitions were cut short as Dubois secured a fifth-round knockout. Despite the loss, Joshua addressed his fans and critics, making it clear that he has no intention of walking away from the sport.

In a post-fight statement, Joshua remained optimistic and proud of his career. “Always walk with your head high, we rolled the dice for the third time, 13 world title fights, not every one has been successful, but they’ve all been fun and entertaining,” Joshua said.

Joshua was quick to reject the notion of retiring: “You’re probably asking if I still want to consider fighting? Of course I want to continue fighting. We took a shot at success and came up short. Does that mean we’re going to run away? No, we’re going to live to fight another day. And that’s what I am – I’m a warrior.”

The two-time former heavyweight champion acknowledged his mistakes in the fight but expressed confidence in his ability to bounce back. “There were a few mistakes in there, but that’s the name of the game. Fine margins will cost you at the top level.”

Despite his loss, Joshua was gracious in defeat, offering respect to his opponent. “We have to give credit to our opponent, Daniel. When I sign up to fight opponents, I don’t really like them in my head anymore. But now that it’s done, I take my hat off to him and say well done.”

Joshua’s trainer, Ben Davison, admitted that the performance wasn’t up to par, calling it “reckless,” but he remains optimistic about a potential rematch. Davison believes that with key adjustments, Joshua can reclaim his winning form.

“We have that fight to look at, and I know some adjustments that could be made,” Davison stated. “We’ll be straight at it, looking at what we can do better.”

Davison expressed pride in Joshua’s resilience, even after a rough start to the fight. “He got off to a shocking start, but he was still in the fight after such a bad beginning. I’m very proud of what he showed there. Against such a strong fighter, a lot of others wouldn’t have kept trying as AJ did.”

Despite the setback, Anthony Joshua is far from done with his boxing career. He remains committed to making the necessary adjustments and continuing his quest for another world title. With his warrior spirit intact and the support of his team, Joshua is ready to rise again and prove himself on the biggest stage in boxing. As he prepares for his next fight, fans can expect the British heavyweight star to come back stronger than ever.