‘I Put Him in a Retirement Home’ – Dubois Mocks Joshua’s Absence After Clash

International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has taken a jab at Anthony Joshua following their September showdown, claiming his fifth-round knockout win effectively sent the British-Nigerian boxer into retirement.

The 27-year-old champion, who knocked Joshua down five times before securing a decisive stoppage victory, mocked his former opponent for delaying his return to the ring due to minor injuries.

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“Everyone keeps talking about AJ, but where is he? I can’t find him. I think I put him in a retirement home,” Dubois told Sky Sports.

Dubois also expressed frustration over the continued attention on Joshua despite his own commanding victory in their recent bout.

“All this talk about AJ and people keeping him excuses for the loss. It’s time for people to celebrate the new king. I keep seeing people crying over AJ’s loss rather than celebrating the new king,” Dubois added.

“It’s almost like someone has died and the country has gone into mourning. I don’t know if everyone else saw it, but I did.”