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Daniel Dubois recalls sparring with Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Alexander Povetkin, Joe Joyce and Filip Hrgovic

Daniel Dubois is arguably the most exciting heavyweight prospect in boxing today.

The 22-year-old is now 13-0 (12 KOs) and preparing to round off 2019 in style against Kyotaro Fujimoto on Saturday.

Dubois could pick up his ninth belt from just his 14th contest on December 21
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Dubois could pick up his ninth belt from just his 14th contest on December 21Credit: Getty Images - Getty
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While we are yet to see his full potential against top contenders in the ring, Dubois' sparring reputation against the top boys is strong.

marvelbet369.com asked the youngster about his experiences facing some of boxing's best and you can read what he said below...

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Tyson Fury

Dubois said: “I got to punch him in the face. It was a fun experience when I was about 19. It was before my debut so getting in the ring with Tyson and Hughie Fury and that lot up there was good experience. It was a good setup.”
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Dubois said: “I got to punch him in the face. It was a fun experience when I was about 19. It was before my debut so getting in the ring with Tyson and Hughie Fury and that lot up there was good experience. It was a good setup.”Credit: Frank Warren - Twitter

Alexander Povektin

“Russia is different, man. Interesting place. Top people, they just took care of us. Good hospitality and it was an experience out there. I came back and it’s all in my memory bank now, gotta put that to good use."
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“Russia is different, man. Interesting place. Top people, they just took care of us. Good hospitality and it was an experience out there. I came back and it’s all in my memory bank now, gotta put that to good use."Credit: Twitter - World Of Boxing

Joe Joyce

Dubois said: “Me and Joe got some tough rounds on and it was good back-and-forth action. I enjoyed sparring Joe and hopefully we can one day get the fight on."
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Dubois said: “Me and Joe got some tough rounds on and it was good back-and-forth action. I enjoyed sparring Joe and hopefully we can one day get the fight on."Credit: Getty Images - Getty

Filip Hrgovic

Dubois said: “Good experience, he came over. I’ll say it as it is, he came in, he came really hard. I come back the next day and put it on him. It was great sparring.”
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Dubois said: “Good experience, he came over. I’ll say it as it is, he came in, he came really hard. I come back the next day and put it on him. It was great sparring.”Credit: Matchroom Boxing

Anthony Joshua

There were rumours Dubois had floored Joshua in sparring to which he replied on GMB: “We had great wars, great gym spars. I did well in sparring. He’ll tell you himself, I did really well.”
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There were rumours Dubois had floored Joshua in sparring to which he replied on GMB: “We had great wars, great gym spars. I did well in sparring. He’ll tell you himself, I did really well.”Credit: Frazer Clarke - Twitter
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