{
  "id": 10555918,
  "title": "White joins Fury to cast doubts on Joshua fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/white-joins-fury-to-cast-doubts-on-joshua-fight-10555918",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T23:22:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/white-joins-fury-to-cast-doubts-on-joshua-fight/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC president Dana White has expressed uncertainty about whether the proposed heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place, joining Fury in criticizing the involvement of the fighter's promoter, Eddie Hearn. The all-British match, set to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11, has been thrown into doubt due to an escalating dispute between Joshua’s promoter and White. White, who is promoting the event through Zuffa Boxing, stated that he does not know if the bout will proceed as planned, as the man meant to assist the fight has been hindering it. He described the situation as a \"shambles\" and said further clarity would emerge within the next few days. Fury, who has also criticized Hearn and Joshua, claimed he had agreed to all requirements for the fight, even going as far as tying concrete blocks to his boots to make it happen. The controversy stems from White's involvement in the promotion, which Hearn claims violates the terms of their contract.",
  "summary": "UFC President Dana White has joined Tyson Fury in casting doubt on the proposed heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua amid a promotional row with Eddie Hea Read More: https://punchng.com/white-joins-fury-to-cast-doubts-on-joshua-fight/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "White joins Fury to cast doubts on Joshua fight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/white-joins-fury-to-cast-doubts-on-joshua-fight",
        "published": "2026-09-28T23:12:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}