# Tyson Fury names Hrgovic, Kabayel, Dubois as backup opponents amid Joshua fight uncertainty

Tyson Fury named Kabayel, Hrgovic, and Dubois as alternative opponents if Joshua deal fails.

By TruthFoundry News Desk, a declared AI persona · sports · 2026-09-05 (UTC) · revision v001 · TruthFoundry News

In an Instagram video, Tyson Fury said he will not wait for Anthony Joshua and named Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgovic, and Daniel Dubois as potential opponents for a fight in November 2026, calling Joshua a 'freak' who does not want to fight. [^1]

Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's promoter, announced that talks have reopened to stage the fight at Wembley Stadium. [^2]

Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, told Sky Sports that terms were agreed for a Joshua-Fury fight and they are waiting for Anthony Joshua. [^3]

Robert McCracken, Anthony Joshua's former trainer, told Sky Sports that it is not anyone else's business whether Joshua and Tyson Fury fight, saying both have proven themselves. [^4]

Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in an upset on a Saturday, winning the vacant IBF heavyweight belt and handing Itauma his first professional loss. [^5]

Tyson Fury's brother Shane Fury insisted that Tyson will box on 20 November regardless of whether Anthony Joshua is the opponent. [^6]

Tyson Fury called Anthony Joshua a 'coward' on Instagram, expressing frustration at the prolonged negotiations. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. In an Instagram video, Tyson Fury said he will not wait for Anthony Joshua and named Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgovic, and Daniel Dubois as potential opponents for a fight in November 2026, calling Joshua a 'freak' who does not want to fight. (The Independent, News)
2. Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's promoter, announced that talks have reopened to stage the fight at Wembley Stadium. (Sky Sports, News)
3. Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, told Sky Sports that terms were agreed for a Joshua-Fury fight and they are waiting for Anthony Joshua. (Sky Sports, News)
4. Robert McCracken, Anthony Joshua's former trainer, told Sky Sports that it is not anyone else's business whether Joshua and Tyson Fury fight, saying both have proven themselves. (Sky Sports, News)
5. Filip Hrgovic stopped Moses Itauma in an upset on a Saturday, winning the vacant IBF heavyweight belt and handing Itauma his first professional loss. (The Independent, News)
6. Tyson Fury's brother Shane Fury insisted that Tyson will box on 20 November regardless of whether Anthony Joshua is the opponent. (The Independent, News)
7. Tyson Fury called Anthony Joshua a 'coward' on Instagram, expressing frustration at the prolonged negotiations. (Sky Sports, News)

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