Daniel Dubois snaps at Oleksandr Usyk question after controversial first fight
The British star will likely be trying to rating a historic victory over Usyk on Saturday night time – however was left relatively rattled by a question forward of Saturday night time’s conflict
Daniel Dubois was getting ready to shedding his cool when quizzed about his preliminary bout with Oleksandr Usyk.
The heavyweight stars are gearing up for a rematch at Wembley Stadium this Saturday night time, with Usyk eyeing a decisive 2-0 closure to their rivalry. Dubois, alternatively, is determined for revenge and the possibility to be the first fighter to topple the Ukrainian in skilled boxing.
Their first encounter in 2023 noticed Usyk triumph within the ninth spherical, not with out controversy after Dubois floored him with a physique shot that was controversially deemed under the belt, a lot to Crew Dubois’ frustration.
Usyk concluded the dust-up with a pointy jab and just lately, throughout a tense face-off together with his upcoming foe, informed DAZN: “No. It’s no shock to me as a result of my jab was laborious.”
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Darren Barker, the interviewer, then probed Dubois concerning the ‘laborious jab,’ prompting a visibly irked Dubois to answer: “I don’t even need to go there! We’re speaking about ****… that’s previously and gone as a result of I have no idea what you are attempting to… I do know what you’re doing, you’re doing all of your job, however I’m trying ahead to inflicting chaos within the ring on Saturday and that’s my sport and precedence”, reviews All Out Fighting.
The chat swiftly turned to Dubois’ blistering current streak of victories. After struggling defeat to Usyk in 2023, ‘Triple D’ has been completely unstoppable, steamrolling previous Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. The wins over the three aforementioned names have put the Brit’s title on the map and is now thought to be one of many greatest heavyweight stars on the planet.
Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 stay on DAZN
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight to develop into the undisputed heavyweight champion on Saturday, July 19.
Followers can order the fight on DAZN PPV for £24.99 or get it free with a DAZN Annual plan.
Quizzed about his present run of type, the 27-year-old stated: “Starvation and need and as a fighter, you simply need to develop into one of the best. In order that and the crew I’ve round me… my dad and that interior circle stored me sturdy and right here I’m at present.” Dubois’ confidence is clearly via the roof as he admits he has change massively because the first assembly. “I’ve moved previous. I’ve resurrected myself and I really feel like a brand new, prepared fighter. I’m prepared for anybody on the planet,” he stated.
Over time, the British heavyweight champion has been accused of quitting his fights when the going will get powerful. In an earlier interview with DAZN, when requested whether or not Dubois has any weaknesses, Usyk stated: “Little bit sure. Little bit as a result of possibly it’s a youthful man. Perhaps… I have no idea. However Daniel is somewhat bit afraid. I’m too, however my afraid is totally different.”
When is Oleksansdr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois?
Usyk and Dubois are gearing up for a rematch on Saturday, nineteenth July, at the long-lasting Wembley Stadium. The bout will likely be completely broadcast stay on DAZN PPV.
The whole fight card for the night time may be accessed stay on DAZN PPV, priced at £24.99 within the UK; $59.99 within the US; and $19.99/equal in ROW.
The DAZN protection is about to kick off round 5:30pm BST (12.30pm ET / 9.30am PT), with the first undercard bout scheduled for about 5.40pm BST (12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT). Usyk and Dubois are anticipated to make their ringwalks at about 9:45pm BST (4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT).