British Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn Slams Anthony Joshua for Not Halting Fight After Low Blow

In a shocking move, British sports promoter Eddie Hearn has criticized Anthony Joshua for not stopping his fight with Daniel Dubois after taking a low blow. The incident occurred at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, where Dubois dominated Joshua, finishing the fight in just five rounds.

As reported by Media Talk Africa, the referee, Marcus McDonnell, stopped the bout in the penultimate round with just over 90 seconds remaining. McDonnell had issued a warning to Dubois for his punch, but Joshua failed to protest the decision. According to Hearn, Joshua showed “inexperience” by not taking the full five minutes to recover from the low blow.

“That is actually a little bit of inexperience [from Joshua],” Hearn was quoted as saying by Metro UK. “At that point when he couldn’t stand up, he’s been hit full blown in the conkers, all he’s got to do to the ref is [say] but that is not him. He just went to the ref, ‘I’m fine, come on, let’s go’.”

Hearn went on to express his disappointment, stating, “When Daniel Dubois hit him in the nuts in the third or fourth round, I’m screaming at AJ to take the full five minutes.” He emphasized the importance of protecting oneself during a fight, saying that Joshua should have taken the time to recover from the low blow.

This unexpected criticism from Hearn raises questions about Joshua’s preparation and mental toughness going into the fight. The 34-year-old boxer is known for his strong record, but this defeat will undoubtedly be a wake-up call for him. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of self-preservation and smart decision-making in the high-pressure world of professional boxing.

In the end, Hearn’s comments serve as a scathing rebuke of Joshua’s actions during the fight, and his criticism is likely to be remembered for a long time.