Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua may have suffered a fifth-round knockout defeat against fellow Brit Daniel Dubois, but he still walked away with a significantly larger paycheck. According to Sporty Salaries via GB News, Joshua earned a guaranteed £6 million just for showing up to the IBF heavyweight bout at Wembley on Saturday. His total earnings could rise to £25 million, depending on pay-per-view sales.

In contrast, Dubois, who shocked fans by knocking out Joshua, earned a guaranteed £3.5 million, with the potential to increase his pay to £10 million based on the fight’s commercial success. Despite the upset, the 34-year-old Joshua’s massive payday is attributed to the global attention and star power he brought to the fight.

Following his fourth career loss, Joshua took to social media to express gratitude to his supporters and affirmed his commitment to continuing his boxing career. In a video shared on his Instagram, he said, “We came up short, but we have got to look at all the positives… What a rollercoaster journey! But it’s far from over yet.”

While some have advised Joshua to retire, the former champion remains determined to fight on, reflecting on his achievements over the past 11 years and maintaining a positive outlook on his future in the ring.