Tyson Fury, the “King of the Ring” in the boxing world, is expressing his frustration after witnessing Anthony Joshua suffer a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley on September 21. Fury was livid, claiming that Joshua’s loss cost him a staggering $150 million. Immediately following the fight, he turned to his team, exclaiming, “Listen, that loss cost me $150 million—this is terrible!”
A friend attempted to console Fury by suggesting he could still fight Joshua, but Fury retorted, “Of course not, he’s done.” The highly anticipated matchup between Joshua and Fury had the potential to generate immense revenue for both fighters, but Joshua’s defeat against Dubois has thrown those plans into jeopardy.
Fury added in his usual candid style, “Turki, you better pay me right now!” referring to Turki Al-Sheikh, the Saudi Arabian promoter responsible for many major boxing events.
Joshua Activates Rematch Clause After Heavy Defeat
In the wake of being knocked out by Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title, Anthony Joshua promptly activated his rematch clause. Despite being dropped three times before the knockout, Joshua remained resilient, stating, “I am calm and very professional, respecting my opponent. I made many mistakes and faced a sharp opponent, but I will be back.”
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport, confirmed that Joshua would indeed face Dubois again, saying, “Joshua needs some rest, but he is confident he can beat Dubois. 2025 will be a crucial year for Joshua, whether it’s a rematch with Dubois or facing another opponent.”
For Dubois, the victory over Joshua solidified his standing in the heavyweight boxing scene. This was the biggest win of the 27-year-old fighter’s career, who currently holds the IBF heavyweight title. He declared, “I am fighting to claim all the glory. I want to unleash my full potential and reach the pinnacle of this sport.”
Anticipated Rematch in 2025
The rematch between Joshua and Dubois is set to take place in 2025, and Dubois’s victory has opened up possibilities for him to challenge the winner of the upcoming bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, which is scheduled for December 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
With the stakes higher than ever, boxing fans are eagerly awaiting this electrifying rematch, where Joshua will seek redemption and Dubois will aim to further establish his legacy in the heavyweight division.
