Fury Reflects on Dubois’ Stunning Victory Over Joshua
Tyson Fury, one of the most captivating figures in boxing, had a front-row seat at Wembley Stadium to witness Daniel Dubois’ emphatic victory over Anthony Joshua. Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, dropped Joshua four times en route to a fifth-round knockout, delivering a career-defining performance that stunned the boxing world. It was a night that signalled a seismic shift in the heavyweight division, and Fury, the reigning WBC champion, was watching closely.
Dubois entered the fight as the underdog, with many dismissing his chances despite holding the IBF title. His rise had been questioned, his legitimacy as a champion doubted, but on Saturday night, he silenced the critics in dramatic fashion. Even Fury, who has built a career on defying expectations, praised the younger man’s tenacity and resilience. “Fair play to young Dan,” Fury said, recognising the magnitude of Dubois’ achievement. “Everyone wrote him off… He showed what he is made of.”
Dubois’ Power Leaves Joshua Reeling
Dubois’ win came from a combination of brute strength and precise timing. The 27-year-old from London demonstrated the raw power that had led him to 21 knockouts in his 24 fights, and against Joshua, he was relentless. Fury, watching from the sidelines, succinctly explained the essence of heavyweight boxing: “It’s heavyweight boxing… you are one punch from being smashed and knocked out.”
Indeed, it was a well-placed right hand that ultimately ended Joshua’s night. The former two-time world champion, now 34, was floored multiple times, with Dubois sealing the victory in the fifth round. Joshua’s attempt at a third reign as heavyweight champion was over, and his future in the sport suddenly looked uncertain. Fury, having watched his long-time rival suffer this devastating loss, was reflective but generous in his assessment. “You get caught with punches,” Fury noted, “and you don’t see many heavyweights get hit, get knocked down, and get back up.”
Joshua’s Next Move: A Career at a Crossroads
For Joshua, this defeat raises questions about his longevity in a division filled with younger, hungrier fighters. At 35, he is approaching an age where many boxers contemplate retirement, yet Joshua was quick to shut down any such discussions. Despite the loss, he remains determined to return to the ring, insisting he still has more to give to the sport. “If he’s got good ambitions, he’ll come back once again,” Fury acknowledged, leaving the door open for Joshua’s potential resurgence. But as Fury himself admitted, “age doesn’t wait for anybody,” alluding to the physical toll of heavyweight boxing as fighters grow older.
Fury understands this all too well. At 36, he is no stranger to the hardships that come with age in a demanding division. While he has only suffered one loss—at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year—Fury knows the clock is ticking. “It is what it is,” he remarked, reflecting on the physical realities both he and Joshua now face. Yet, for Fury, there is unfinished business, and the next chapter of his career is already set.
Fury’s Ambition: Usyk First, Dubois Next
Fury remains focused on his upcoming rematch with Usyk, a bout that offers him the chance to reclaim the heavyweight crown. The first meeting between the two ended in disappointment for Fury, who suffered his first professional loss at the hands of the Ukrainian. However, Fury is determined to settle the score in December, vowing to “take all of the belts back once again.”
The prospect of Fury regaining his titles would set up a tantalising showdown against Dubois. With both fighters under the banner of Queensberry Promotions, a fight between the two British heavyweights seems almost inevitable if Fury can get past Usyk. “After I beat Usyk, I’ll fight Dubois,” Fury declared, signalling his intent to face the rising star. Such a fight would be a clash of generations, with Fury’s experience and craft up against Dubois’ raw power and ambition.
The Future of Heavyweight Boxing
Dubois’ victory over Joshua has reshaped the heavyweight landscape. While Joshua contemplates his next steps, Dubois now sits in a prime position, waiting for his chance to fight for undisputed glory. The heavyweight division, long dominated by familiar names, is now witnessing the emergence of a new force in Dubois. With Fury eyeing a return to the top and Usyk still a formidable presence, the coming months promise to be some of the most exciting in recent heavyweight history.
For Fury, Dubois, and the entire division, the stakes have never been higher. As the sport moves into a new era, the spotlight is firmly on the heavyweights, where one punch can change everything, and where a new king may soon be crowned.
