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Daniel Dubois stormed the ring to interrupt Oleksandr Usyk’s celebrations after his newest win over Tyson Fury and demanded “revenge” within the type a unification bout with the Ukrainian.
Usyk retained his WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight world championship belts by ending 116-112 forward on all three judges’ scorecards in Riyadh to say a unanimous resolution victory over an indignant Fury – who abruptly left the ring and known as the choice an “early Christmas present” from the judges to Usyk.
Because the Ukrainian famous person celebrated his hard-fought triumph, IBF champion Dubois determined that was the second to climb into the ring and confront the champion, demanding a rematch with him.
Dubois was knocked out within the ninth spherical by Usyk in August 2023 however has rebuilt impressively since then, culminating in his explosive knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September to retain the IBF world title he was given when Usyk surrendered it over the summer time.
Of their first combat, Dubois claimed he was cheated out of victory after flooring the Ukrainian with a physique shot within the fifth spherical, which the referee dominated a low blow and gave him extra time to get well from.
So the 27-year-old Brit has determined he now needs vengeance for that perceived injustice.
“I would like my revenge. I would like my revenge Usyk,” shouted Dubois after climbing into the ring through the celebrations and taking the microphone. “Properly executed on tonight, nicely executed. God bless.
“I would like my revenge for the theft final time. Let’s get it, let’s go. The place’s Frank [promoter Frank Warren]? Make it occur.”
The timing of Dubois’ demand could possibly be seen as unusual, given he already has a tough world title defence in opposition to former world champion Joseph Parker scheduled for February – a combat he would wish to win for an Usyk rematch to change into actuality.
Ever the cool buyer, Usyk appeared pleased sufficient to acquiesce to the Dubois request, as he known as upon Saudi Arabia’s boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh to rearrange a rematch.
Usyk replied: “Your Excellency, make the combat with Daniel Dubois. Thanks a lot.”
Later, in his post-fight press convention, Usyk added: “I can do extra. I’m able to combat (Dubois), no downside. Subsequent combat no downside. Now I wish to go dwelling and relaxation.”
Dubois’ controversial tactic got here in for some critcism with many social media customers calling him “embarrassing” for making an attempt to steal Usyk’s thunder.
On talkSport, pundit Spencer Oliver mentioned: “Let him [Usyk] get pleasure from his second. He’s confirmed he’s the most effective. There was no want for Daniel to do this. Let’s not neglect, he nonetheless has to combat Joseph Parker.”
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Luke Baker , 2024-12-22 10:58:00
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