Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) confirmed his dominance within the heavyweight division when he defeated Tyson Fury for the second time on December 21. Since then, many have speculated about what shall be subsequent for the unified heavyweight champion. Not too long ago rumours surfaced that Usyk vs Dubois 2 for undisputed glory is being finalised, with no official affirmation on the time of writing. Revered boxing supervisor Sam Jones just lately spoke to Boxing Social to share his opinion on the motivation for Usyk to face Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) for the second time.
Usyk vs Dubois Rematch: Sam Jones Reacts to Rumours
Usyk vs Dubois 2: Jones Displays on Previous Errors
When talking to Boxing Social, Jones mentioned the rumoured Usyk vs Dubois rematch, and spoke in regards to the motivation for Usyk: “He should simply love boxing Usyk as a result of he’s made a lot cash – generational wealth. He’s crushed all people, a few of them twice. Have a look at AJ and Fury, two of our greatest. Beat them each, twice.
“What extra’s he doing it for? He beat Dubois, stopped him final time. I do know there was a bit little bit of controversy in that struggle. Honest play to him, as a result of Usyk can’t actually get any higher and Daniel Dubois has bought higher.”
Jones added: “It’s an awesome struggle however I’ll by no means ever wager towards Usyk for so long as I stay and for as lengthy he’s boxing as a result of I’ve achieved it numerous instances now and every time he’s made me look a bit foolish so I’ll by no means wager towards Usyk.”
Do We Want a Rematch?
Whether or not we’d like a rematch is a query that may cut up opinions within the sport. Many felt Dubois legitimately knocked Usyk down within the fifth spherical of their 2023 conflict. The Ukrainian in the end stopped Dubois in spherical 9.
There isn’t a doubt “Dynamite” has improved drastically since that struggle and has extra perception than ever earlier than. Usyk has solely fought twice since that 2023 struggle, however each had been good performances towards Fury. Even with the enhancements Dubois has made, the motion and ring IQ of the Ukrainian ought to show the deciding elements.
If and when this struggle is made, the boxing world will certainly tune in to see two heavyweights sq. off for undisputed glory.