Anthony Joshua has been pleaded to should RETIRE from boxing by Prince Naseeem Hamed.

The former two-time heavyweight world champion suffered a brutal KO defeat to fellow Brit Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.

Joshua missed the opportunity to become a three-time heavyweight world champion in front of 96,000 fans at WembleyGetty

It’s the fourth defeat in ‘AJ’s’ professional career and the 34-year-old has been told to walk away from the sport.

Hamed, who retired aged 28, told iFL TV, per The Sun: “Whether he can or he can’t, I’d prefer him not to.

“He’s had his day in the sun like we all have. He’s done great, he won amazing world titles, he’s defended them, he’s earned his dough.

“Listen, he should bow out gracefully and that’s it, done. Because when he gets hit on the chin – we don’t want to talk about that right now.”

Hamed went 35 bouts unbeaten before losing to Mexican great Marco Antonio Barrera in 2001.

The International Boxing Hall of Famer came back with one more win before hanging up his gloves with a record of 36-1.

On a tough night, Joshua was grounded on four occasions before a devastating right hand in the fifth round saw Dubois secure the best win of his career.

Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, said that he would look to exercise the rematch clause in the fight deal.

Meanwhile, Joshua poured cold water on any suggestion that he’ll be retiring.

He said: “Of course I want to continue fighting. We took a shot and we came up short.

Joshua cut a relatively upbeat figure post-fight despite his defeatGetty

“What are we going to do, walk away? We’re going to live another day.”