After losing to Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of a shocking knockout at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,000 spectators, former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua fell six spots in the latest WBO rankings, with Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba ranking 10th.
With this loss, Joshua, who was the overwhelming favourite going into the fight, fell to seventh place.
The 34-year-old was knocked down four times in five rounds before the referee waved off the contest.
Despite the setback, AJ remains defiant about his future in boxing, stating his stance in a video message to his fans.
He said, “It’s about making the right steps forward and working hard. Keep your seatbelts on because deep, deep down in (my heart), I know we’ve got a lot more to bring. British Boxing, I appreciate you, and let’s rise up together.”
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has hinted at a potential rematch with Dubois, as he is still contracted for one more fight with Saudi Arabia boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season.
The current WBO rankings reflect the recent shakeup in the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk remains the undisputed champion, with Joseph Parker holding the interim title.
Tyson Fury now leads the pack of contenders, with rising Chinese star Zhilei Zhang in second place.
Martin Bakole’s recent performances have earned him the third spot, while Agit Kabayel and Justis Huni round out the top five.
