Anthony Joshua’s Heavyweight Ranking Takes a Hit After Dubois Defeat
Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has faced a significant setback in the heavyweight rankings following his recent loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Once sitting comfortably at third in the Ring Magazine Rankings, Joshua’s position has now dropped to seventh.
In a bid to reinforce his status as one of the top fighters in the division, Joshua entered the ring with high hopes against Dubois. However, the match proved to be a tough challenge for the former two-time heavyweight champion, as he was knocked down four times before suffering a dramatic knockout in the fifth round.
Following this result, Dubois has now ascended to second place in the rankings, trailing only behind the current unified champion, Oleksandr Usyk. The updated rankings show Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang occupying the third and fourth positions, respectively, while Agit Kabayel and Martin Bakole round out the top six—all ahead of Joshua.
As the boxing world buzzes with anticipation for the upcoming heavyweight clash between Usyk and Tyson Fury, talk of a potential rematch between Dubois and Joshua has also emerged, with preliminary plans hinting at an early next year date.
Despite the lopsided nature of his recent bout, Joshua remains committed to his boxing career, leaving fans eager to see when the 33-year-old will return to the ring for his next fight.
