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The biggest boxing heavyweights in the world will square off on August 26, 2023, in what promises to be a colossal clash for the world of boxing. WBA "regular" champion and mandatory challenger Daniel Dubois will fight Oleksandr Usyk for his titles: Unified WBA, WBO, and IBF Championship belts. The fight will go off in Wroclaw, Poland, at the Tarczynski Arena.
Frank Warren, Dubois' promoter believes Daniel Dubois will shock the world by defeating Usyk.
Since these two fighters have such different fighting styles and personalities, fans and experts alike are looking forward to this bout. The undercard for the Usyk vs Dubois fight has not yet been announced, but fans can expect some exciting matchups leading up to the main event.
Ukrainian Boxing Titan, Oleksandr Usyk
Ukrainian professional boxer Oleksandr Usyk, 36 years old, has held many world titles in two weight classes, including the unified heavyweight titles since 2021. He won the cruiserweight division without a single loss and is now competing at the heavyweight level since 2019.
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Usyk as the Unidsputed Cruiserweight Champion before competing at the heavyweight level. | Credit: Ringside24.com | Source: Google[/caption]
His excellent footwork, high boxing IQ, and southpaw posture have earned him a reputation as one of the sport's most talented and adaptable fighters, not to mention one of the finest Ukrainian boxers of all time.
The ring has taken to calling Usyk "The Cat" for his speed, dexterity, and smoothness. He never wastes time with gimmicks or flash in the ring; his style is straightforward and serious. With 13 knockouts, he has a perfect record of 20 victories and no losses.
Dangerous Triple D, Daniel Dubois
However, Dubois is a young and ambitious bulldozer from Britain who has been making waves in the heavyweight world ever since his professional debut in 2017. He's 25 years old, 6'5" tall, and about 240 pounds. With deadly power with both fists and an orthodox posture, he was born to be a heavyweight. His record is 19 victories, 1 loss, and 18 knockouts, which is quite impressive. [caption id="attachment_8044" align="aligncenter" width="383"]
Daniel Dubois lands WBC Silver title shot and defended his WBO international belts. | Credit: Ringside24. | Source: Google[/caption]
The Fighters' Last 5 Matches
Usyk
In their combined five most recent bouts, both fighters have shown they belong in the elite ring. In his last five fights, Usyk has faced off against some of the best in boxing, including Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, and Tony Bellew. All five of his bouts have ended in victories for him, the most recent being an August 2022 decision against Anthony Joshua. https://youtu.be/1Lh1XaLaBHQ Usyk has won Anthony Joshua twice by decision, first by a split decision in Saudi Arabia in 2022 and then by a unanimous decision in London in 2021. In addition to knocking out Tony Bellew in 2018, he won a unanimous decision against Derek Chisora in 2020.
Dubois
The previous five opponents Dubois has faced have all been outstanding pros like Kevin Lerena, Trevor Bryan, and Joe Joyce. Aside from his loss to Joyce in November 2020, he has won four of his last five bouts. After losing his lone fight by knockout in 2020 against Joe Joyce, he won four in a row via knockout. His knockouts occurred in the third round (2022) against Kevin Lerena, the fourth round (2022) against Trevor Bryan, the first round (2021) against Joe Cusumano, and the second round (2021) against Bogdan Dinu. https://youtu.be/jX97eutjwjo
What are the expectations and predictions for the fight?
It is widely anticipated that Usyk vs. Dubois will be an intense and entertaining battle. It is clear that each competitor has advantages and disadvantages, as well as fans and critics. In comparison to Dubois, Usyk has more experience, talents, and titles, making him the favorite among most experts. Both fighting on foreign soil and under intense circumstances are nothing new for him. He has demonstrated versatility in dealing with a wide range of situations and styles, and the ability to prevail over stronger and bigger opponents through the use of his speed, agility, and precision, especially with AJ. He is certain that he will be able to outbox Dubois for the full 12 rounds and may even be able to stop him late in the fight. [caption id="attachment_7224" align="aligncenter" width="453"]
Daniel Dubois: Can He Shock Oleksandr Usyk? | Credit: SkySports | Source: Google[/caption] While many may view Dubois as the underdog, he should not be underestimated. Since losing to Joyce, he has demonstrated that he has learned from his mistakes and evolved as a dangerous boxer. He has also demonstrated that he possesses devastating punching power, enough to put out any opponent. He longs for recognition and relishes the chance to test himself against the best. Dubois believes he can stun the world by knocking Usyk out in the first round. Overall, Dubois is a good fighter with a lot of potential, but he will have a hard time beating Usyk due to the latter's superior technical skills and experience. By constantly shifting his position in the ring, Usyk should be able to evade Dubois' powerful shots and take him apart with his impeccable and swift punching. Our prediction is that Usyk will win by unanimous decision. As a classic clash of contrasting styles, the bout between Usyk and Dubois has the potential to pull the whole world's attention. This is a fight that has the potential to define both fighters' legacies and alter the trajectory of the heavyweight division. You definitely should not miss this match.
