Anthony Joshua handed boxing suspension following brutal KO by Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua has been issued a temporary ban from boxing following his brutal defeat by Daniel Dubois last week.

The Watford-born fighter was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley by the 27-year-old Brit.

Dubois retained his IBF heavyweight title with an impressive victory, knocking down his challenger four times.

As per protocol, Joshua is now mandated from stepping into the ring for 28 days, with the British Board of Control enforcing the rule.

The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports highlights that it's standard procedure for fighters to be issued medical suspensions after suffering KO and TKO defeats.

The short ban is unlikely to hinder Joshua given that his next opponent is yet to be named after he insisted will continue to box.

Following his defeat by Dubois, the two-time champion said: 'And you’re probably asking, "Do I want to continue fighting?" Of course I want to continue fighting

'That’s why I said we took a shot at success and we came up short. And what does that mean right now?

'Are we gonna run away? Are we going to live to fight another day? And that’s what I am. A warrior'.

Joshua also praised Dubois, saying: 'We have to give credit to my opponent Daniel.

'When I sign up to fight opponents I don't really like them in my head anymore, but now it's done, I take my hat off to him and say well done to him and his team.'

Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn initially stated Joshua had a rematch clause to face Dubois again while being interviewed in the ring on Saturday night.