Anthony Joshua vows to proceed regardless of knockout by Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua has vowed to continue fighting despite his shock knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois. 

Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by the 27-year-old Brit.

Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title with an impressive victory, knocking down his challenger four times.

Despite the disappointing outcome on Saturday and suggestions in some quarters that he should retire, Joshua insists he will keep going. 

Speaking to reporters ins his post-fight press conference, the Watforn-born fighter said: ‘And you’re probably asking, “Do I want to continue fighting?” Of course I want to continue fighting.

‘That’s why I said we took a shot at success and we came up short. And what does that mean right now?

‘Are we gonna run away? Are we going live to fight another day? And that’s what I am. A warrior’. 

Joshua also praised Dubois, saying: ‘We have to give credit to my opponent Daniel. 

‘When i sign up to fights opponents I don’t really like them in my head anymore, but now it’s done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team.   

Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn disclosed that there is a rematch clause for Joshua to face Dubois again and added that it is likely to be activated. 

Speaking to DAZN, Hearn said: ‘I’m sure he’ll exercise that rematch clause, I think that’s a given. He’ll need a rest and it’s a dangerous fight. This guy’s growing in confidence all the time. 

‘He’ll believe he can hurt Dubois. He’ll believe he can beat him, but full credit to Daniel Dubois, he deserves all the credit tonight. It was a great performance from Daniel.’