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Anthony Joshua has opened up on why he decided to go against his promoter's advice after his fight with Daniel Dubois.
At Wembley, AJ was sent to the ground by a devastating blow from his British opponent Dubois in the fifth round.
The 34-year-old had already been knocked down three times in the space of four rounds before the final blow.
Joshua was denied the opportunity to win the heavyweight title three times as a result of the defeat; Dubois kept the IBF world title.
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12:00 - 22.09.2024
Anthony Joshua: Why beaten British boxer will earn double than his opponent despite brutal knockout
British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was knocked down several times by compatriot Daniel Dubois but he will still take home double than what his opponent will earn from the fight.
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10:00 - 22.09.2024
You get knocked out — Tyson Fury reacts after Dubois destroys Anthony Joshua at Wembley
Tyson Fury has shared his thoughts on Anthony Joshua's shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in Saturday's heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium.
AJ explains reason
Joshua defied promoter Eddie Hearn's advice and held a brief news conference after the fight.
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According to the Sun, Joshua said after his loss to Dubois, "Firstly, always walk with your head high.
“We took a shot at success and we came up short unfortunately. We rolled the dice man, for the third time.
"That's 13 world title fights, not every one has been successful, but every one has been fun and entertaining.
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"We're trying to create history for British boxing and I think we're doing that and also I appreciate all the press and media - the fans aren't here but I thank them through you."
Meanwhile, Nigerian fans have begged the British boxer to consider retirement after Daniel Dubois knockout.
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