British boxing star Anthony Joshua has vowed to continue his pursuit of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion despite his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois.
Joshua, known for his Nigerian roots and previous losses to Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk, faced Dubois in front of 98,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Dubois delivered a crushing right-hand blow in the fifth round that left Joshua knocked out cold, dashing his hopes of reclaiming the heavyweight title.
Following the defeat, many have called for Joshua to retire, but he remains determined to keep fighting. Taking to social media, he shared his thoughts:
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“We came up short, but we have to focus on the positives. Look at what we’ve achieved over the last 11 years—it’s been phenomenal. I know the journey isn’t over yet. We’ve done it once, we’ve done it twice, and doing it a third time hasn’t been easy, but I believe it’s possible.”
Joshua emphasized the importance of moving forward, working hard, and improving from within, rather than being influenced by external opinions.
“It’s only been a day [since the loss], but I know I’ve got a lot left in me. Thank you for your support throughout this rollercoaster journey. Keep your seatbelts tight because I’ve got more to give to this sport, and long may it continue.”
While some fans are urging him to retire, Joshua is expected to return to the ring in 2025. Whether or not he will activate a rematch clause remains to be seen, but his passion for the sport continues to drive him forward.