Dubois Promises “Chaos” Against Usyk in Title Clash
Boxer Daniel Dubois has declared his intention to “bring chaos” in his fight against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday. This statement anticipates a fight full of intensity, similar to his victory over Anthony Joshua in September. On Tuesday, Usyk and Dubois met in a tense first face-off on the steps of Wembley Stadium, marking the beginning of the anticipation for their heavyweight title fight. The tension increased as they faced each other, surrounded by their teams, the media, and the public. The Usyk team chanted “USYK, USYK”, while a member of the Dubois team shouted “Welcome to England” and “We are in London now, not in Poland”, referring to their first encounter in Wrocław in 2023, where Usyk won by knockout in the ninth round. Dubois shouted “AND THE NEW” to his opponent, in his attempt to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion. Dubois is confident he can achieve the same as he did against Joshua in the same place in September, when he knocked his opponent down three times and secured a knockout victory in the fifth round.
Oleksandr Usyk (L) and Daniel Dubois faced off at Wembley on Tuesday.
Dubois stated to the media on Tuesday: “Yes, increase the intensity, bring chaos, and restore order with victory. And that’s what I have to do.” “When they [Usyk’s team] pose a challenge, I’m ready, wherever it’s going to happen, I’m ready.” Dubois mentioned his desire to emulate his favorite boxers and believes that a victory on Saturday will place him among the greats of the sport. “Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Rocky [Marciano] and all those greats who have come and gone. This fight places me among all of them to be remembered forever in history,” he stated. Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) defeated Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) in August 2023, but this Saturday he will face an improved and more experienced version of the British boxer, with all the belts at stake. Frank Warren, promoter of the event, commented that it was easy to arrange this fight, which will be the first undisputed heavyweight fight on British soil, with an expected attendance of more than 90,000 fans.Warren insists that Usyk will face a very different Dubois than the one in 2023. “The last time they fought against Daniel, the boy. This time they fight against Daniel, the man, and that’s the difference, and they’ll realize that on Saturday,” Warren said. “Due to his track record, he is the best heavyweight of his generation, but everyone is the best until they are defeated, and I think it’s his time now.” “I think time is up and I really think Daniel has the tools, the ability to go and do the job and take a prize on Saturday.”“They both wanted it, so it’s not about convincing someone to do something,” Warren told the media on Tuesday.
Frank Warren
