Daniel Dubois wasted no time in calling for his personal rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, coming into the ring throughout Usyk’s post-fight interview after the Ukrainian’s second win this 12 months over Tyson Fury.
Dubois (22-2, 21 KO) misplaced to Usyk in 2023 by ninth spherical knockout, however it’s the most controversial win of Usyk’s profession thus far, owing to a known as low blow that Dubois felt was a clear physique shot and may have been dominated a stoppage win in his favor.
“I would like my revenge! I would like my revenge, Usyk,” Dubois stated, with a slight smile. “Nicely achieved tonight. God bless, however I would like my revenge. Let’s get it! Let’s go!”
Usyk (23-0, 14 KO) instantly known as over Turki Alalshikh, and requested that the Saudi promoter, “Make a combat with Daniel Dubois. Thanks a lot.”
Not lengthy after, Usyk made clear — with Dubois nonetheless within the ring — that he’s very critical about doing it.
“Yeah, no drawback. I’m prepared. Subsequent combat, no drawback,” he stated. “Now I’m going again house for a bit of little bit of relaxation, however I’m prepared.”
Since their first combat, Dubois has established himself as a real high heavyweight in his personal proper. When the Usyk vs Fury rematch turned official, it meant that Usyk needed to vacate the IBF title, which meant Dubois was promoted from interim standing. He solidified his declare with a fifth spherical knockout win over Anthony Joshua on Sept. 21 at Wembley Stadium.
Proper now, Dubois has a Feb. 22 title protection he can’t afford to miss in opposition to Joseph Parker, who can be in implausible kind in the intervening time. Parker (35-3, 23 KO) is much from a pushover or gimme opponent, and if Dubois appears previous him and towards an even bigger combat with Usyk, he could possibly be dooming himself.
