Daniel Dubois Predicts Fury vs. Usyk 2 Outcome and Eyes Unification Showdown
As anticipation builds for the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has boldly predicted the fight’s outcome. In a recent appearance on the Podlounge UK program, Dubois humorously offered his take on how Fury can defeat the reigning heavyweight champion, Usyk.
Dubois’ Support for Fury
“I still support Fury to win. I hope he does. Beating Usyk is possible. Fury jumps on his opponent and eats him alive,” Dubois stated, showcasing his confidence in Fury’s abilities. He believes that Fury has learned valuable lessons from their previous encounter, which ended in a unanimous decision victory for Usyk over five months ago. Dubois emphasized, “Fury is a very good boxer, not inferior to Usyk. He’s smart and knows what needs to change for the rematch.”
The Stakes of the Rematch
Usyk’s first victory against Fury solidified his status as the first absolute heavyweight champion in the four-belt era, holding the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. To facilitate the rematch, Usyk has agreed to return the IBF belt, as he could not defend it. This means he will only be defending the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles in their upcoming fight.
Dubois on the Rise
Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois has recently captured the IBF interim title and elevated his standing after an impressive knockout victory against Anthony Joshua. With expectations that he will defend his title one to two more times before June next year, Dubois has set his sights on challenging the winner of Fury vs. Usyk 2 for a new classic unification match.
A Controversial Encounter with Usyk
While Dubois has yet to face Fury, he did have a contentious bout with Usyk last August. In that fight, Dubois knocked Usyk down in the fifth round with a body shot, but the referee disallowed it for a foul. Usyk rebounded, knocking Dubois down twice and winning by knockout in the ninth round, maintaining his undefeated record.
The Future of Heavyweight Boxing
As the boxing world eagerly awaits this monumental rematch, all eyes are on Fury and Usyk to see if they can deliver an unforgettable showdown. Simultaneously, fans are excited about the prospect of Dubois challenging for a unification title in the future. With so much at stake, the heavyweight division is poised for a thrilling conclusion to 2023, making every matchup essential in the pursuit of greatness.
