Usyk stronger for Dubois rematch: Trainer reveals details

Usyk Shows Strength at 38: Ready for the Dubois Rematch?

Oleksandr Usyk’s strength and conditioning coach, Jakub Chycki, has revealed that the 38-year-old boxer shows no signs of slowing down and is, in fact, getting stronger ahead of his rematch against Daniel Dubois. The age difference between Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) and Dubois, 27 years old, is notable, but the champion proves that age is just a number. Both will face each other for the second time in London for the undisputed heavyweight title. Usyk defeated Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) in Poland two years ago, winning by knockout in the ninth round. This triumph came after recovering from a low blow in the fifth round.

He is able to perform the same training loads, the same type of training, we see that he is a bit stronger, generates more power.

Jakub Chycki, Usyk’s coach

Dubois has maintained that the blow was legal, although it overshadowed Usyk’s dominance, who was leading on the scorecards of the three judges before the interruption. Since then, Dubois has accumulated a three-knockout winning streak, defeating Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic.

Coach Chycki has highlighted that the Ukrainian boxer shows no signs of aging as he prepares for his twenty-fourth professional fight. “Aerobic capacity is at the same level. In my opinion, we don’t see signs of aging now. It’s a good prognosis for the next fight,” added Chycki. Usyk is closely monitored throughout the camp, gathering data as he trains and spars.

Chycki reported that all the answers have been positive. “The most important thing for me is not to be worse at this age,” Chycki said. Dubois is also at the peak of his physical performance and is expected to try to impose his game on Usyk from the start of the fight. Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, believes Usyk will meet the Brit in the center of the ring and expects a similar start to the fight with Joshua. “Let him do what he did against Joshua. Let him start fast, let him use his jab, he has a superb jab, let him use all his physical attributes,” Warren commented when asked how Dubois could beat Usyk.