Dubois’ brutal win over Joshua in 10 pictures

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Daniel Dubois’ knockout victory over Anthony Joshua might just have been a passing of the torch moment for heavyweight boxing.

Dubois, 27, stopped former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua in just five rounds in front of 96,000 people at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

It leaves Joshua’s resurgent career in ruins while confirming Dubois as the new leading man in British heavyweight boxing.

An epic fight that was as shocking as it was exciting threw up countless picture-worthy moments – here are some of the best.

Dubois shots rattled AJ to his core

Anthony Joshua's face is shaken by a punch from Daniel DuboisImage source: Matchroom

Joshua suffers the first knockdown

Anthony Joshua on his kneesImage source: Getty Images

The punishment keeps coming for Joshua

Anthony Joshua is punched by Daniel DuboisImage source: Getty Images

Joshua fights back but a massive counter lands

Anthony Joshua is punched on the chin by Daniel DuboisImage source: Reuters

Joshua suffers a big knockdown

Anthony Joshua crashes to the canvas with Daniel Dubois standing over himImage source: Getty Images

Referee ushers Dubois away before stopping fight

Anthony Joshua is on the canvas as Dubois is ushered away by the refereeImage source: Getty Images

Dubois celebrates his crowning moment

Daniel Dubois celebratesImage source: Reuters

Dubois celebrates among the crowd

Daniel Dubois celebratesImage source: Reuters

Joshua devastated, Dubois with IBF belt

Anthony Joshua looks devastated with Daniel Dubois beside himImage source: Getty Images

Dubois celebrates with team

Daniel Dubois celebrates with team in the ring