Dubois dropped the former two-time world champion three times before flattening him in the fifth round to defend his heavyweight title at Wembley.
The 27-year-old had battled accusations of being a quitter following his defeats by Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk.
And there had been fears he would freeze in front of a record crowd of 96,000 fans.
But instead Dubois produced the performance of his life to signal the start of a new era in British boxing.
And his promoter Frank Warren (above) said: "He is the big thing.
This story is from the September 24, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 24, 2024 edition of Daily Star.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
DOBEY LOVES LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
KING cone Chris Dobey has gone from a £6.70-an-hour highwayman to Ally Pally semi-finalist - and he's dreaming of bringing the Sid Waddell Trophy home.
JOSH GONE LONG WITH THE WIND
JOSH WINDASS scored a long-range wonder goal to help Sheffield Wednesday beat Derby 4-2.
BATTH TIME
Danny late show pulls plug on Farke
WE LIKE BIG BUNTS...
...and cannot lie as super Stephen KO's Wright
Travis' break Taylor-made
TRAVIS KELCE is officially the NFL's most popular player - thanks, mostly, to his partner Taylor Swift - but his fans may not get much of a look at him this weekend.
GLOVE STORY
Aaron aims for Ruder spot
MULLINS HITS BACK
Six-timer start to 2025
SUNCREAM IS KEY TO LOVELY LOCKS
Slap on the Factor 50 all through year
Boffs find 'cure' for getting old
AGEING OF THE BRAIN 'CAN BE SLOWED'
KAT'S WHISKERS
Star is 'kept safe' by male comedians
