Daniel Dubois has massively improved since the last time he faced Oleksandr Usyk, according to an esteemed trainer.
The boxing stars are set to meet in a highly anticipated rematch on July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, UK.
The showdown serves as an opportunity for both men to right the wrongs of the first fight. Last time around, Dubois dropped Usyk, with what was deemed to be a low blow.
Regardless, the Ukrainian emerged victorious, but will things be different now almost two years have passed?
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Peter Fury edges towards Oleksandr Usyk to beat Daniel Dubois
Peter Fury believes Daniel Dubois has drastically improved since his last contest with Oleksandr Usyk.
However, despite this, the respected coach still isn’t convinced that it will be enough to close the gap.
In an interview with IFL TV, he explained: “I think it’s going to be a very interesting fight because Dubois has got a lot better, he’ll be a different man this time.
“But I just favor Usyk because to land that power, you’ve got to get there against a box of tricks in Usyk.
“He’s been in with big punchers, he’s been in with the big heavyweights, he’s mixed at the top. I just feel, on sheer experience and ringcraft, he’ll negate that power.
“But, he has to be switched on for the full 12 rounds, because one slip and the fight is upside down.”
Oleksandr Usyk got knocked out cold by a farmyard animal
While Usyk has never been rendered unconscious by a human being, the same can’t be said about animals.
Despite the two-weight undisputed champion having traded leather with a plethora of heavy hitters, this particular shot was more brutal than all the rest.
Incredibly, Usyk admitted he once got knocked out by an animal.