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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

Dubois seeks to avenge 2023 defeat in heavyweight rematch with Usyk

  • Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are preparing for their undisputed heavyweight title rematch at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, with Dubois seeking to avenge his 2023 defeat.
  • During pre-fight discussions, Usyk showed respect for Dubois, saying: “He’s motivated, but I am, too.”
  • Dubois, the IBF champion, expressed his desire to write his “own script” and achieve greatness.
  • Dubois's promoter, Frank Warren, praised Dubois's power and often underestimated boxing skills, forecasting an explosive bout given Usyk's tendency to engage in close-range exchanges.
  • Despite Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez placing a significant bet on Usyk to win, Dubois confidently dismissed the prediction, saying that Canelo would lose his money and Usyk his unified belts.

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