{
  "id": 14819523,
  "title": "Dubois backs Fury to beat Joshua",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/dubois-backs-fury-to-beat-joshua",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T23:56:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dubois-backs-fury-to-beat-joshua/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Daniel Dubois, the boxer who defeated Anthony Joshua in 2024, has predicted that Tyson Fury will win their upcoming bout on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. However, Dubois admitted that choosing a winner was a tough call. He expressed respect for both fighters and wished them good luck, emphasizing that the best man should emerge victorious on the night. Dubois described the fight as a business rather than a proper contest, highlighting the large sums of money involved. Both fighters boast impressive records with numerous knockouts. Fury, now 36, has a record of 36 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 25 knockouts, including victories over Wladimir Klitschko and Deontay Wilder. Joshua, also 36, has 30 wins and 4 losses, with 27 knockouts, and made a triumphant return after a fatal car accident claimed the lives of his friends. The winner of this fight could face other reigning champions such as Murat Gassiev, Agit Kabayel, and Filip Hrgovic.",
  "summary": "Daniel Dubois has picked Tyson Fury to beat Anthony Joshua in their upcoming heavyweight fight, although he admitted it was a difficult decision to make. Read More: https://punchng.com/dubois-backs-fury-to-beat-joshua/",
  "key_points": [
    "Daniel Dubois predicts Tyson Fury to win December 11 bout against Joshua.",
    "Dubois admires both fighters and wishes them luck, calling it a business.",
    "Fury (36) has 36 wins, 2 losses, 25 knockouts; Joshua (36) has 30 wins, 4 losses, 27 knockouts."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Dubois viewing this high-stakes heavyweight clash as a business transaction underscores how massive financial incentives now drive major title fights more than pure sporting rivalry.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Dubois backs Fury to beat Joshua",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/dubois-backs-fury-to-beat-joshua",
        "published": "2026-10-16T00:18:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}