Daniel Dubois’ goal was Oleksandr Usyk’s goal following his victory over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh.
Incorrectly Timed Request
It was disrespectful and low for Dubois to crash Usyk’s party, which interrupted him as he was honored after his 12-round decision victory over ‘The Gypsy King’ at the Kingdom Arena.
The IBF heavyweight champion Dubois was allowed to enter the ring to request a rematch against the WBA, WBC, 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 question Usyk rather than entering the ring to face him. Usyk should have told him to ride the mountain and he wants to enjoy his victory without anyone trying to fight.
There is still time for Dubois to ask Usyk for a fight because he still has a title defense against Joseph Parker ahead of him on February 22 in Riyadh. He needs to win that fight before he can focus on covering Usyk.
Usyk said he would fulfill Dubois’ wish for the fight to return if Turki Alalshikh agreed to fight.
Post Fight Confrontation
Daniel Dubois: “Usyk, I want revenge. It’s good tonight. I want revenge for the last robbery. Let’s find it. Let’s go,” said Dubois inside the ring, shouting at Oleksandr Usyk, the United heavyweight champion, after his victory over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh. “Frank [Warren]make it happen.”
Oleksandr Usyk: “Your Honor, I made me fight Daniel Dubois. Thank you very much. Yes, no problem. I am ready for you. Next fight, no problem.”
A rematch with Anthony Joshua would pay Usyk more than a second fight with Dubois, who is not a big star outside of the UK. Whether a rematch with Joshua or a trilogy with Fury would be a better fight for Usyk.
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