BOXING fans spotted Daniel Dubois’ funny social media gaffe – and it immediately drew comparisons to an ex-Premier League star’s iconic tweet.
Dubois traded verbal jabs with Anthony Joshua at a press conference just days before their world title fight.
And he was quick to let fans know the talking is all done now – although that message may not have actually come from him.
Dubois posted a picture of himself with the caption: “Here’s a strong and engaging caption for the final press conference post:
“The final press conference is done – the talking stops here. Now, it’s time to let the fists do the talking. I’m ready for this fight. Let’s go.”
It appears Dubois accidentally forgot to delete the suggestion – but fans were left hailing him despite the blunder.
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One said: “I think Daniel is secretly a stand up comedian and he’s got us all on toast!”
Another added: “This could be an accident or it could be deliberate: either way it is very, very funny.”
One said: “I now like him more.”
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Another referenced Victor Anichebe’s infamous 2016 tweet.
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The former Sunderland striker posted online: “Can you tweet something like: ‘Unbelievable support yesterday and great effort by the lads! Hard result to take! But we go again!'”
Dubois also had those in attendance at the press conference in laughter after an awkward exchange with Joshua.
Both were probed on their heated clash two months ago when AJ threatened to wrap a chair around Dubois’ face.
Joshua, 34, explained: “He said, ‘Let’s go now.’ I clicked for a minute, I said, ‘What does he mean by that?’
“And then he repeated it again. And I just feel like anyone in here…”
Dubois, 27, interrupted and said: “It’s boxing. This is what happens this is boxing. These things happen so we’re fighting Saturday. Let’s go.”
Joshua, drawing a laugh from the crowd, continued: “So as I was saying.
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THIS weekend Wembley will witness one of the biggest all-British fights of all-time.
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Oleksandr Usyk: “My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua.”
Dillian Whyte: “I just think that it’s one of those fights where it is a genuine 50/50 fight in my opinion.”
Joe Joyce: “I was initially edging with Joshua but I don’t know, Dubois is coming on.”
Frazer Clarke: “As heavy-handed as Dubois is and as good a fighter as he’s becoming, I still have to go for Joshua.”
Francis Ngannou: “Even though Joshua lost against Usyk twice and Dubois fought Usyk and almost knocked him down and almost won, I would still give this to Joshua.”
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“At the press conference you should never let anyone take an inch because they’ll end up taking a mile. Know what I mean, Dan?”
A confused Dubois replied: “Sorry?”
Further tension was caused when the infamous sparring session between the pair was brought up.
AJ has been forced to deny he was floored by Dubois many years ago but conceded he was shaken by a left hook.
Joshua said: “He cracked me with a great shot and it’s my chance to get him back on Saturday.
“I’m looking forward to it. We sparred hundreds of rounds, innit?”
Dubois said: “It’s sparring. Now we’re fighting, it’s different. Move on now. We can move on now. Move on.”
SunSport’s Colin Hart revealed today that AJ WAS knocked out by Dubois.
The defending champion has been without head trainer Don Charles, leading to rumours they have sensationally split just days before the bout.
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But Dubois and his camp insist Charles is actually ill with the flu and is expected to be in the corner come fight night.
Dubois said: “Everything’s good. As long as he’s in my corner on fight night. Everything’s gone well, training camp’s gone brilliant. Let’s go.”
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