Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, thinks Tyson Fury will beat Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch on December 21. The British boxer shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight and his plans for the future.
Last May, Usyk won all four world titles in a split decision against Fury. The fight was a big deal because it was the first time in almost 25 years that all the heavyweight belts were on the line. Usyk's victory over Fury was unexpected and changed the heavyweight landscape.
After the fight, Usyk had to give up the IBF belt because he couldn't defend it. He had to focus on the rematch with Fury instead. This opened the door for Dubois to claim the IBF title.
Dubois has been busy. He knocked out Anthony Joshua in the 5th round at Wembley Stadium in September. He dropped Joshua several times during the fight, showing he's a force to be reckoned with in the division.
Now, Dubois has his sights set on the winner of the Fury-Usyk rematch. He wants to unify the belts and add another title to his collection. In an interview with Podlounge UK, Dubois shared his thoughts on the upcoming fight:
"I'm still backing Fury [for the win]. I hope our man does it. Usyk is capable. Fury should jump on him and smother him. Fury is a slick boxer too, but it will be a great fight and I'll be out there calling on to fight the winner."
Dubois feels ready for a title unification fight. He believes his recent fights have prepared him for this next big step. He said:
"The last few names have been leading me up to that point and I think I'm there now. When they fight, whoever wins I want them, unification, get another belt."
While Dubois waits for his shot at the winner of Fury-Usyk, there's talk about a possible rematch with Anthony Joshua. Dubois has hinted at some news about that potential fight, so fans should stay tuned for updates.
The heavyweight division is heating up, and Dubois is right in the middle of it all. He's ready to take on the best and prove he belongs at the top of the division.
