Anthony Joshua has reiterated his intention to continue boxing following his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last weekend.

Joshua was brutally knocked out in five rounds by underdog Dubois in front of a packed Wembley Stadium, preventing him from becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion.

After his fourth career defeat and second by knockout, some believe that “AJ” should end his brilliant professional career.

The 34-year-old, however, expressed his desire to shake things off and compete again. press conference after the fight in the slow hours of the night on Saturday.

And in the video posted on social media Today Joshua confirmed he isn’t going anywhere.

“We didn’t make it, but we have to look at the positives – that’s the attitude and perspective we have to have.

“Look what we have achieved in eleven years, it is phenomenal – what a rollercoaster journey!

“But you know what the problem is? It’s not over yet!

“We did it once, we did it twice. Doing it a third time wasn’t effortless, but I believe it’s something I can achieve.

“It’s about taking the right steps forward, working difficult and improving.

“It can’t come from any outside voices or influences, it has to come from here.

𝗛𝗲 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 …@AnthonyJoshua went on a hellish journey..

..and it looks like it’s not finished yet 🫡#Box #AnthonyJoshua #JoshuaDubois #RiyadhSeasonal Card photo:twitter.com/1OUuaXaX7R

— Professional Boxing Fans (@ProBoxingFans) September 22, 2024

“Buckle up, because I know I still have a lot to offer this game – it’s going to be a long time before I can continue.”

Joshua’s Promoter Eddie Hearn he claimed that his man was contractually entitled to rematch if he wanted to, which would mean he could go back to Dubois right away.

If the second clash with “Dynamite” does not take place, there will be possible matches with teams such as Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder also appeared on social media.

A journalist for a British national newspaper claims he was refused entry to Anthony Joshua’s knockout match with Daniel Dubois after criticising Saudi Arabia for ‘sportwashing’. The Daily Telegraph’s Oliver Brown has been banned from Wembley Stadium after calling the build-up to the season’s event in Riyadh a ‘Saudi Disneyland’.

Before the fight, Brown wrote: article headlined: “Joshua-Dubois’s brazen act of sports speculation is turning London into a Saudi Disneyland.”

Saudi Arabia invests money in a range of sports, from boxing and soccer to tennis and golf. The term “sportswashing” refers to countries and individuals using sports to improve their damaged reputations.

The Gulf kingdom has been accused of human rights abuses, including executions of political activists, discrimination against women and religious minorities, and mistreatment of migrant workers.

Brown described Joshua vs. Dubois as “a convenient vehicle for showcasing the kingdom’s prestige to the world.” Claims that a senior PR person working on the fight sent him an email a little over three hours after his article was published.

The message allegedly said: “Should I conclude from your comments that you no longer wish to participate in this event since you clearly disagree with Saudi Arabia’s involvement in boxing?”

Brown responded by telling PR he still wanted to attend the event to cover it. He claims he has received assurances that his accreditation remains dynamic from Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions, with details of where to pick up his pass.

But the journalist continued: “When I arrived on fight night as arranged, the press officer had an orange armband ready for me to access the upstairs media room. But then people started showing up in the lobby to say I had been denied entry and that there was nothing they could do.

“I made numerous calls and sent numerous messages asking if someone would come down to at least discuss the situation in person. All went unanswered.”

Fans were left bewildered when the Saudi national anthem was played before the British fight. Wembley also lit up in the green colours of the country’s flag as singer Rashed Al-Majed sang to the crowd.

Dubois solidified his claim as IBF heavyweight champion by knocking out Joshua in the fifth round in front of 96,000 fans. Promoter Frank Warren says that although there is no rematch clause, Dubois would be open to fighting Joshua again.

We have contacted Matchroom Boxing for comment.

Frank Warren has said he will not interfere with a potential superfight between Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury, despite it being “awkward” to watch his two top heavyweights go head-to-head.

Dubois, 27, defended his IBF heavyweight title in spectacular style, knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round during their fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Dynamite defied all odds and thwarted Joshua’s fight with Fury by landing a right punch on AJ that knocked him out.

Fury is scheduled to face division king Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch on December 21, and Dubois has expressed interest in fighting the winner.

Warren, who manages both Dubois and Fury, admitted: “I’ll tell you honestly, I would be in a very, very awkward position if I had to fight that. I would have a problem with that.

“If that’s what they wanted and the business required it, that’s their business. It’s not something I would push. If there’s an offer that makes sense and they want to do it, that’s their business.”

Saudi boxing mogul Turki Alalshikh had ambitious plans for Joshua to face Fury next year, regardless of whether the Gypsy King beats Usyk or not.

Alalshikh envisioned Fury defeating Usyk to win the WBA, WBC and WBO belts, while Joshua would defeat Dubois to win the IBF title, which would set the stage for an undisputed clash between the Brits.

However, Dubois’ victory has dealt a stern blow to those plans, although Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn insists his client is still hopeful of a fight with Fury.

Hall of Fame promoter Warren said, “Everybody was planning on Tyson fighting AJ, and I told them it wasn’t going to happen. I told them straight up. I’m not stupid. I’ve been doing this for a long time.”

Warren defeated two-time champion Joshua, who turns 35 next month, to earn a rematch with Dubois despite suffering a one-sided defeat from his younger opponent.

He added: “I think it’s something that needs to be considered. Everything is on the table.”