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Daniel Dubois’ goal ruined Oleksandr Usyk’s moment after his victory over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh.
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It was unconscionable and low for Dubois to crash Usyk’s party, interrupting him in an interview in his moment of glory following his 12-round unanimous decision victory over ‘The Gypsy King’ at the Kingdom Arena.
IBF heavyweight champion Dubois has been allowed to enter the ring to seek a spotlight rematch against WBA, WBC and WBO champion Usyk (23-0, 12 KOs), who knocked him out in the ninth round on August 26, 2023, in Wroclaw, Poland.
Dubois could have waited until later to ask Usyk, instead of entering the ring to confront him. Usyk should have told him to go for a walk and that he wanted to enjoy his victory without someone trying to set up a fight for him.
It is too early for Dubois to call Usyk for a fight as he still has a title defense against Joseph Parker on February 22nd in Riyadh. He needs to win that fight before he can focus on unifying against Usyk.
Usyk said he would grant Dubois’ wish for a rematch if Turki Alalshikh agreed to the fight.
Confrontation after the fight
Daniel Dubois: “Usyk, I want my revenge. Well done tonight. I want revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s take it. Let’s go,” said Dubois inside ringcalling out unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk moments after his victory over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh. “Frank (Warren), do it.”
Oleksandr Usik: “His Excellency, make me fight Daniel Dubois. thank you very much Yes, no problem. I’m ready Next fight, no problem.”
A rematch with Anthony Joshua Usyk would be more worthwhile than a second fight with Dubois, who is not a big star outside of the UK. Either a rematch with Joshua or a trilogy with Fury would be a better fight for Usyk.
