{
  "id": 9963084,
  "title": "Tyson Fury claims heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/tyson-fury-claims-heavyweight-showdown-with-anthony-joshua-is-in-doubt",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T10:48:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tyson-fury-claims-heavyweight-showdown-104842468.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has expressed concerns that his highly anticipated bout against Anthony Joshua might be in jeopardy, due to a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. Fury and Joshua, two of the era's premier British heavyweights, were set to face off at a press conference in London on Wednesday, with the event scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff. However, shortly after the event was announced, Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn, Joshua's long-term promoter, confronted White, the American UFC and Zuffa Boxing boss, over a potential conflict of interest. Hearn and White have been embroiled in a long-standing disagreement regarding the location of the fight. Fury has accused Joshua and Hearn of backing out of the fight, accusing them of being \"little s**t coward\" and a \"clown\". Fury also claims that alternative opponents are now being considered for him, as Joshua is reportedly seeking other fighters who are more willing to accept the challenge.",
  "summary": "Tyson Fury insists his blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua is in doubt because of a feud between rival promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White. The standout British heavyweights of their generation have agreed to fight in Cardiff on December 11 and are scheduled to face off at a press conference in London on Wednesday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyson Fury doubts heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua",
    "Eddie Hearn and Dana White feud over fight location",
    "Fury considers alternative opponents as Joshua seeks easier fights"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Joshua fight at risk over promoter row, says Fury",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/joshua-fight-at-risk-over-promoter-row-says-fury",
        "published": "2026-09-26T08:39:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "How much Anthony Joshua could earn from Fury blockbuster",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/how-much-anthony-joshua-could-earn-from-fury-blockbuster",
        "published": "2026-09-26T10:16:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Fury says his fight with Joshua is in jeopardy over promoters' clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/fury-says-his-fight-with-joshua-is-in-jeopardy-over-promoters-clash",
        "published": "2026-09-26T11:00:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}