Oleksandr Usyk will rematch Daniel Dubois in Wembley Stadium on July 19th.
Oleksandr Usyk has built a reputation as a Brit-Basher after his wins over Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois.
Despite this, the Ukrainian elite is adored by British fans, with many backing him to beat Dubois once again.
Usyk spoke on his rematch with Dubois, and claimed that he believes Dubois’ biggest weakness is not truly gone yet.
Oleksandr Usyk believes Daniel Dubois still has quit in him
Speaking to Carl Frampton, Usyk was asked about criticisms of Dubois. Dubois quit on his knee against Joe Joyce after suffering a fractured eye socket, and quit again in the Usyk fight after being hit with a jab.
He has since gone on a tremendous run, defeating Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua, though Usyk believes he may well still have quit in his heart.
Frampton spoke to Usyk about Dubois quitting before asking, “Does he have a weakness?”
Usyk responded, “Little bit, yes. Because maybe, he’s younger guy, maybe, I don’t know. Daniel little bit afraid. I am too, but my afraid is different.”
Many believe Usyk will force the same outcome in their rematch, though Dubois, who Johnny Fisher is backing all the way, is visibly more confident and experienced going into this fight than he was the first.
Oleksandr Usyk is the ultimate road warrior
Usyk, who dislikes Marco Huck, is once again fighting away from home, but at this point is used to that.
The Ukrainian hasn’t fought in his home country for ten years, and has won every world title he’s had on foreign soil.
2016 – Krzysztof Glowacki – Poland – WBO Cruiserweight title
2018 – Mairis Briedis – Latvia – WBC Cruiserweight title
2018 – Murat Gassiev – Russia – IBF Cruiserweight title
2021 – Anthony Joshua – Great Britain – IBF, IBO, WBO Heavyweight titles
2024 – Tyson Fury – Saudi Arabia – WBC Heavyweight title