The British-born Nigerian boxing prodigy, Anthony Joshua, has been formally suspended from the sport.
This suspension ensued subsequent to his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium.
The British Boxing Board has imposed a 28-day suspension upon the former two-time world heavyweight champion.
Anthony Joshua delivered an unusually poor performance in his most recent bout, during which he was knocked down four times before succumbing to a knockout in the fifth round delivered by Dubois’ devastating right hand.
The suspension, which is a customary medical precaution following a knockout or technical knockout loss, prohibits Joshua from participating in any boxing matches during this interval.
Nevertheless, in light of the absence of any confirmed forthcoming bouts, this mandated hiatus may impede the immediate aspirations of the former two-time heavyweight world champion.
Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Dubois marks the fourth loss in his professional career, following previous setbacks against Andy Ruiz Jr. and Oleksandr Usyk.
Given Joshua’s recent performances, speculation has arisen regarding the potential conclusion of his career in the near future.
He has, however, dismissed discussions of retirement, pledging to return more robust than before. He has also suggested the possibility of invoking a rematch clause to contest Dubois once more.
In a social media message, Joshua reflected on his career, saying, “We’ve got to look at the positives… It’s far from over yet,” while vowing to make the right steps forward to return to the top. Promoter Eddie Hearn has also suggested potential future bouts, including a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury.
Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, mentioned that Dubois could fight again in February, leaving the door open for a rematch if Joshua chooses to pursue it. Meanwhile, Joshua could also wait for the outcome of the Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk bout scheduled for December
