ANTHONY Joshua has vowed to keep fighting after his brutal defeat to Daniel Dubois.
The two-time world heavyweight champion broke his silence with a video message to fans on Monday.
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Anthony Joshua posted an emotional message to his fans Credit: INSTAGRAM @anthonyjoshua
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The 34-year-old vowed to keep fighting after his loss to Daniel DuboisCredit: INSTAGRAM @anthonyjoshua
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Dubois stopped Joshua in the fifth in front of a stunned WembleyCredit: PA
Joshua vowed to “look at the positives” after the tough clash at Wembley Stadium.
The 34-year-old hit the canvas FOUR times as Dubois held on to his IBF heavyweight belt in brutal fashion.
Joshua struck a defiant tone in the ring after the shock defeat, insisting he is a “fighter for life”.
AJ doubled down on Monday when he sent out a message to his 16.9 million followers on Instagram.
Joshua said: “We were short. But we have to look at all the positives.
“That’s the way of thinking and the perspective we have to have. Look at what we’ve achieved in 11 years, it’s phenomenal.
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“I want to thank each and every one of you who rode with me.
“What a rollercoaster ride – and you know what the problem is? It’s far from over.”
An AJ vs. Fury fight is unlikely after Dubois’ devastating masterclass at Wembley
AJ admitted that going for a third world title “wasn’t easy”.
He continued: “We’ve done it once, we’ve done it twice, to do it a third time wasn’t easy, but I believe it’s something I can achieve.
“It’s about taking the right steps forward and working hard.
“Hold on to your seat belts because deep, deep, down [my heart]I know we have a lot more to bring.
“British boxing. I appreciate you and let’s stand up together.”
One fan replied: “Say what you will, this man changed the game and paved the way for big money fights for all other boxers.”
Another said: “Nothing but respect for anyone who gets in the ring and gives it their all.”
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Tyson Fury watched Dubois’ demolition job from the ring along with 96,000 fight fans.
And Gypsy King’s promoter Frank Warren did not rule out the possibility of the two finally meeting in the ring.
Asked about AJ vs Fury on talkSPORT, Warren admitted: “I don’t know.
“If he comes back and wins. Who knows?”
Round by round: How Dubois demolished Joshua
ANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up off the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he couldn’t anymore.
Dubois hit AJ four times in five rounds before a fierce counter ended the show in dramatic fashion.
Here SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round by round from the war at Wembley.
1ST ROUND
Dubois comes out sharp with a jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with a pistoning left.
A huge right hand from Dubois sent AJ staggering backwards with his hands too low from the opening bell.
Joshua had to pay for the mistake as he circled with his hands down and was dropped over the right.
2ND ROUND
Joshua – saved only by the bell after falling to the floor – struggles to move as he takes a shot to the face.
AJ staggers and staggers around the ring with a dangerously low guard again and tempting pressure.
Joshua tries to get back into the fight, but his jab looks too lazy – he doesn’t look like he’s recovered from the knockdown.
3. ROUND
AJ comes out with more intent, but swings wildly with a right and only connects with some air.
Dubois turns up the pressure and kicks Joshua into the corner scoring another takedown.
The bell rings, but Dubois lands a one or two after that – again AJ saves the clock as the writing looks on the wall.
4TH ROUND
Disaster strikes again with Joshua falling to the floor again – losing his balance as he touched the canvas.
The ref gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.
Dubois slows down as the four rounds draw to a close and Joshua shows sensational resilience to hang on.
5TH ROUND
Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois’ legs buckle – it looks like there’s going to be a stunning reversal.
AJ pins Dubois against the ropes and tries one of his signature uppercuts, but a counter right hand lands first.
Joshua is caught flat on the chin, once again he is dropped and this time for good. Dubois scores an incredible knockout victory.
But SunSport’s Colin Hart had a warning for Joshua after he was “absolutely devastated” by the defeat at Wembley.
Hart said: “Any sane person knows with his wealth and position in the country that he should retire now and enjoy the rest of his days in luxury.”
Joshua turned pro in 2013 after becoming a Team GB hero in London 2012.
“Aren’t you having fun?” I’m a gladiator’ – what Dubois and Joshua said after the brutal fight
DANIEL DUBOIS destroyed Anthony Joshua’s dream of becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion, writes Wally Downes Jr.
Joshua fell FOUR times as Dubois scored a stunning fifth-round knockout in front of a Wembley record 96,000 and millions of TV viewers to retain his IBF belt.
AJ, 34, never recovered after being knocked down in the first round of last night’s Battle of Britain showdown when he was caught on the chin by Dubois’ massive right hook.
Here’s what they said after the fight:
DANIEL DUBOIS
“Aren’t you having fun? I am a gladiator, a warrior to the end. This is the biggest victory in my career. I couldn’t miss this opportunity and now I want to move to the highest level of this game.
“I was on a roller coaster ride and this is my time. I will not stop until I reach my full potential.”
ANTHONY JOSHUA
“As freaked out as I am, it is what it is.
“I had a sharp, fast opponent and I made a lot of mistakes. Kudos to my opponent and his team.
“We rolled the dice and came up short. You know I’m fired up, but I’m going to stay composed and respect my opponent.”
FRANK WARREN (DUBOIS PROMOTER)
“It was a phenomenal fight, like Hagler vs. Hearns.
“Brilliant fight and everyone saw the champion’s performance tonight.
“Daniel showed his courage, his skills.
“AJ caught him with a kick towards the end and I was worried, but what an amazing, fantastic fight.”
EDDIE HEARN (AJ’S PROMOTER)
“AJ landed a huge right in the first round and fought his heart out.
“He hurt Daniel at the end of the fourth and then again in the fifth, but he got greedy and went for the right hand and that’s all she wrote.
“I’m sure Anthony will use the rematch clause.”
He has twice unified the WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight belts and is worth an estimated £175m.
After Saturday’s loss, AJ has a professional record of 28-4.
He has expressed his desire for a rematch with Dubois, and Warren said his team is “open” to discussing terms.
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