Knocked by Oleksandr Usyk in 2023, Daniel Dubois has been reunited with Ukrainian with all 4 main belts in question. The IBF world champion after Usyk left the free title, Londoner is aiming to achieve one of the largest deeds in his sport and to exceed his compatriot Lennox Lewis, who unified three belts against Evander Holyfield in 1999.

A war on Wembley, interpreting Oleksandr UsykIt’s always a great event. AND Daniel Dubois It is a scary challenger, even if Ukrainian defeated him nearly two years ago, after taking a low blow that took nearly four minutes to recover.

Guaranteed … but on which side?

Currently considered the world’s heavyweight number two by Boxrec, “Dynamite” Dubois crashed Anthony Joshua In five rounds last September. Since then, Dubois became the temporary IBF World Champion after knocking out Philip Hrgovic to Riyadh just over a year ago.

Dubois (22-2-0) is almost guaranteed a knockout. Only American Kevin Johnson has managed to get the Englishman the distance so far. His two losses were also by KO, against Joe Joyce in 2020 and then against Ustyk.

With a last minute pull in February when he was due to face Joseph ParkerDubois faces a major challenge: to bring down the invincible ustyk (23-0-0), attract a phenomenal concern and to become the second heavy weight to unify all four main belts along with Ukrainians.

Eleven years younger than Usyk, Dubois has improved and returns to fight the champion with the desire to demonstrate its progress.

But does he have enough experience against the best? He is not confronted with Fury, Parker or Martin Bakolé.

Victory over Joshua is probably the only main scale for Dubois so far.

In any case, Canelo álvarez He has made no secret of his favorites: he bet $ 500,000 in a Ulyk win.

“He will lose money“Said Dubois. I’m focused, I know what to do. I am a new lion and have to pick up the brakes and be man.

Egis climateUsyk’s manager, said: “How much can anyone change in two years? He knows he can hurt Oleksandr and has already done so, beating world -class boxers.

Despite the great task before him, Dubois appeared as invaders, convinced that he could make history: “I have gained a lot of confidence thanks to my training, my gym shows, the blows I have landed on people in Sparring.

“All that is inside me and I am ready to leave it now. I am ready to overcome everything it takes to take these belts. I am following glory and excellence.

“I absolutely have to ruin everything. They have a scenario. But I will write my“

Dubois and Ustyk Clash on Saturday, July 19 at Wembley Stadium.

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