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The showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois is all set to take place on Saturday. This is the first time the Ukrainian fighter Usyk will enter the ring since he defeated Anthony Joshua about a year ago. Before this fight was finalized, talks of him fighting Tyson Fury raged in the realm of boxing. However, the much-anticipated bout failed to materialize, and he resorted to his next option, Daniel Dubois.
Dubois too is on a winning streak of four back-to-back victories since 2020. He is now preparing to take on one of the best fighters in the world. The fight is still a championship fight for the WBO, IBF, and IBO titles. However, the clash of these heavyweights is a stepping stone in order to gain some momentum in the weight class. Now, as they tighten their gloves for their fight, fans have begun ascertaining the possible winner.
“He looks confused”: Fans give their two cents as Countdown for the Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois fight begins
Ahead of the matchup both the fighters sat down for an interaction with the media. The two titans of the heavyweight division also engaged in an intense face-off. ahead of the match.
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With just a day left to the big clash between Usyk and Dubois, fans have begun dropping in their predictions of the fight. While most recognize the former’s unbeaten boxing record, some also see Dubois having a fighter’s chance to cause an upset.
One user said, “Usyk points for me, think daniel will go for it from the off possibly hurting Usyk before usyks class and experience kick in.”
Another user took shots at Usyk for apparently looking clueless. However, the user also hoped that it was a part of the strategic image he was putting forward before the match. They said, “He looks confused. I hope it’s all a game plan and turns the boxing world upside down.”
Further, the next user also was of the opinion that Dubois needs to excel early in the fight else it is Usyk’s fight. They said, “Literally unless Daniel hits him with the shot of the century in the first two rounds, this will be an unbelievably easy night for good old Usyk. And he’ll have enough time to fight his other mandatories before Tyson can release series 2 of his Netflix show whilst not fighting him.”
However, another fan pointed out that most boxing enthusiasts are rooting for Usyk to win. The user commented, “Usk against one boxer and a whole crowd was unbeatable, so can’t image now with all his supporters by his sides.”
In his matchup against Derek Chisora, most folks thought that Usyk won by a narrow margin. This user hoped that the fighter would not repeat those same mistakes again. He said, “Usyk by KO. I think he’ll want to make a statement following the narrative that “Chisora nearly beat him”
In just a day, both fighters will clash in one of the most crucial fights in the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk brings his IBF, WBO, WBA title to the table. And there is a chance for Dubois to grab them. If Dubois does manage to emerge victorious, the entire paradigm in the weight class would undergo a massive change. Next, the winner of this bout would perhaps fight against Tyson Fury. This would result in the unification of all titles in this weight class.
Do you think Daniel Dubois has the chance to win these titles? Let us know in the comments section below.
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