- Daniel Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua
- The 27-year-old defeated his compatriot four times and secured a fifth-round knockout
- A photo of Dubois’ first round KO punch has gone viral because of Joshua’s face
Daniel Dubois stunningly defeated fellow countryman Anthony Joshua in the fifth round of their titanic clash in front of 96,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium.
The 27-year-old knocked Joshua down several times before delivering the killing blow in the fifth round to retain his IBF heavyweight title.
Dubois’ power was far too much for the 34-year-old and a stunning photo taken that night that has now gone viral shows the sheer power of Dubois’ hits.
In the viral image, Joshua’s face is completely disfigured after the IBF heavyweight champion punches Joshua in the face with a hard right hand.
AJ is nearly unrecognizable in the photo, as Dubois rearranges Joshua’s bone structure for a split second, bending his jaw away from his face.
Daniel Dubois left Anthony Joshua’s face completely disfigured after brutal punch
Dubois defeated Joshua four times in just five rounds
Fans were shocked but also impressed by the photo.
The ‘X’ read: ‘This is what Daniel Dubois’ first round punch did to Anthony Joshua’s face…’ followed by three shocked emojis.
A second said: ‘Dubois was extremely sharp tonight. I think he is the new guy to beat in the heavyweight division’
A third said: ‘It’s amazing though. Good camera shot too’.
While a fourth person added: ‘How can the human face handle that?’
After Joshua and the crowd were stunned by his first-round knockout, the 34-year-old never recovered.
Joshua appeared to remain in the background for the rest of the fight, until he was knocked out in the fifth round.
Joshua was knocked out four times in five rounds by Dubois, showing just how hard ‘Dynamite’ can hit.
The 27-year-old claimed victory via fifth-round KO to retain the IBF heavyweight title
Joshua couldn’t recover from Dubois’ fatal blow in the fifth round
Joshua admitted after the fight: ‘You know I’m pissed off, you know I’m ready to get in the ring.
“But I stay calm, stay professional and show respect to my opponent.”
However, this does not mean the end yet, as Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has indicated that he will likely fight again.
‘I’m sure I’ll make use of that revenge clause.
“He’ll believe he can hurt Dubois, he’ll believe he can beat him.”