Anthony Joshua gained’t retire after KO loss to Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua gained’t hold up the gloves.

The British boxing star rapidly shut down retirement speculations following his newest defeat within the ring. Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois of their heavyweight championship combat for the IBF title this previous Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London.

The 34-year-old Joshua intends to cotnue combating and get again in his successful methods.

“You’re most likely asking, do I nonetheless wish to proceed combating?”  Joshua mentioned on the post-fight press convention. “After all I wish to proceed combating. We took a shot at success and we got here up quick. What does that imply now? Are we going to run away? We’re going to reside to combat one other day. That’s what I’m – a warrior.

“Additionally, earlier than I end, we have now to provide credit score to Daniel. Once I signal as much as combat opponents, I don’t actually like them in my head anymore. However now that it’s completed, I take my hat off to him and say nicely completed to him and his staff. I additionally wish to thank my staff for the best way they ready me. There have been a number of errors in there, however that’s the secret. High-quality margins can value you on the high stage.”

All in all, Joshua was in good spirits after the defeat – which was his fourth in his total skilled profession. Previous to Saturday, Joshua had solely misplaced to Andy Ruiz Jr. and twice to Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua, who fought in entrance of a file crowd of 96,000 followers at Wembley Stadium, leaves with satisfaction in his exhibiting.

“I at all times maintain my head excessive,” Joshua mentioned. “We took a shot at success, and we got here up quick, sadly. We rolled the cube for the third time. That’s 13 world title fights, and never each one has been profitable, however each one has been fantastic and entertaining. We’re making an attempt to create historical past for British boxing, and I feel we’re doing that.”