In a surprising development in the heavyweight boxing world, Anthony Joshua publicly taunted Daniel Dubois as a “big loser” after Dubois rejected a $35 million rematch offer. The move has sparked controversy and speculation about the future of both fighters.

On September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, London, Daniel Dubois shocked Anthony Joshua by knocking out in the fifth round, successfully defending his IBF heavyweight title. The fight saw Joshua knocked down four times, demonstrating Dubois’ dominance throughout the match.

After the loss, Joshua activated his rematch clause, hoping for a chance to take revenge and restore his honor. However, according to insider information, Dubois rejected a $35 million rematch offer, which left Joshua unhappy and led to public ridicule.

On social media, Joshua posted: “Rejecting $35 million for a rematch? What a big loser! If he’s confident in his abilities, why is he afraid of facing him again?”

These words quickly attracted the attention of the media and fans, creating a wave of debate about the real reason why Dubois rejected the rematch.

Daniel Dubois’s representative said: “Daniel feels that he has proven his ability in the last fight. He now wants to focus on new challenges and does not want to be tied down by unnecessary rematches.”

This statement shows that Dubois is aiming to assert his position in the heavyweight boxing world by looking for new opponents and other opportunities.

Many boxing experts believe that Dubois’ decision may be a strategy to avoid risks and protect his reputation after a resounding victory. However, there are also opinions that refusing such a large sum of money may affect his image in the eyes of fans.

With Dubois refusing to fight a rematch, Anthony Joshua will have to look for other opponents to restore his position in the boxing world. Meanwhile, Dubois could be facing new challenges, looking to cement his place as one of the world’s top heavyweights.

While Dubois’ decision is controversial, there’s no denying that both fighters are at important crossroads in their careers, with boxing fans around the world waiting for further announcements about their upcoming fights.