Retired Irish boxer criticises Anthony Joshua’s ‘terrible’ corner during Dubois defeat

Daniel Dubois proved many of his doubters wrong at Wembley last night.

Two-time Olympic medallist Paddy Barnes made his feelings clear about Anthony Joshua's camp during last night's fifth round stoppage at Wembley Stadium.

Daniel Dubois knocked down the two-time former unified world heavyweight champion in the first round and utterly dominated for several rounds afterwards in front of a 96,000 crowd at the home of English football.

Just as Joshua seemed to be turning the tide in the fifth, the man from South London landed two shattering right hands which resulted in a conclusive stoppage.

Considering AJ was a heavy favourite going into the bout, most of the discourse and reaction on social media centred around praise and respect for Dubois the underdog, who showed that he means business.

One former professional boxer had something to say about Joshua's corner during the fight.

Retired Belfast boxer Paddy Barnes took to social media while the fight was still playing out, and wrote: "Jousha's corner is terrible, towel should be in."

Joushas corner is terrible, towel should be in.

— Paddy Barnes OLY (@paddyb_ireland) September 21, 2024

Barnes seemed very impressed by Dubois' display, and one of his fellow countryman also felt the same.

Michael Conlan posted on X after the fight, saying: "Wow that was an amazing fight!!! Couldn’t be happier for Dubois proved so much people wrong, me included!"

"What a win, what a performance. Heavyweight boxing is pure entertainment. Wow amazing!"

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