Anthony Joshua has not had the easiest of weeks, as he is suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control, according to Mirror.
Going into his fight against Daniel Dubois as the favourite, the former two-time unified world heavyweight champion was shockingly stopped in brutal fashion.
Dubois, who holds the IBF world heavyweight title, dominated Joshua like no other opponent before him, leaving fans and pundits stunned.
Dubois’ victory was well-deserved, and it showed that he should not have been underestimated. On the other hand, Joshua’s defeat has raised more questions about his future in the sport. At this stage in his career, many are wondering if Joshua will continue boxing or if it’s time for the Olympic gold medalist to hang up his gloves.
Anthony Joshua is Suspended
To make matters worse for Anthony Joshua, the British Boxing Board of Control has issued him a 28-day suspension following his stoppage loss.
But before anyone starts to worry, this is a standard procedure in British boxing for fighters who suffer such defeats. The suspension is mainly for safety reasons, giving boxers time to recover and undergo medical examinations before returning to the ring.
Joshua’s suspension ends on October 19, but he likely won’t fight before then. It seems 2025 will be when the British heavyweight plans to return to action, with his next steps likely depending on the outcome of the highly anticipated Usyk vs Fury rematch on December 21.
