Former world champion and now analyst Paul Malignaggi believes that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) should deal with himself after being knocked out by IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs).
“We saw how Joshua wanted to rekindle the fire inside him, but he couldn't manage it. That's why he has to deal with himself. He can't lie to himself. I realize that this is all hard.”
“He has to ask himself a question: “Will I be able to maintain this intensity when I get into this situation again?” Now Joshua's mindset has changed, and he is in self-preservation mode.
“He will never again have the recklessness and dedication that fighters have in their youth. He really can't go against that energy anymore. Dubois has it all now. I really doubt that AJ will be able to resist that.”
“It's more than just a desire. It's a mentality that comes with age.”
We would like to remind you that Dubois defeated Joshua in the fight that took place in London on Saturday, September 21. Daniel knocked AJ down three times and knocked out his opponent in the fifth round. Du Bois defended the IBF title, which he received after Oleksandr Usyk relinquished it.
The Joshua-Dubois fight set a new record for the number of viewers at a boxing match in the 21st century. The boxing night at Wembley Stadium in London was attended by 98,128 people.
AJ's promoter Eddie Hearn said that the contract for the fight included a rematch option. However, Bob Arum denied this statement, calling it “fiction.” DuBois' coach Don Charles believes that his fighter should carefully prepare for any opponent.
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