Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has vowed to continue boxing despite his shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in London on Saturday.
Joshua’s bid to become a three-time champion and return to the division’s top table ended dramatically and unexpectedly, with Dubois dropping him several times at Wembley Stadium before he landed the final blow, a crunching right hand, in Round 5 that saw his English rival fall to the canvas for a fourth career loss, while Dubois retained his IBF belt.
Joshua made an appearance at the post-fight news conference and insisted he would continue to box as he eyes another fight.
Joshua hailed his opponent for his outstanding performance.
Hearn declared in the ring that a rematch clause probably would be activated, but explained in the post-fight news conference that Joshua had an agreement to fight on another Riyadh Season card and probably would want a rematch.
Hearn said Joshua would want to be in major fights to finish his career, and a tune-up bout next up would be unlikely.
