It is possible that Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) has sent Anthony Joshua into retirement with his punches. Now he is sending Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) into retirement as well, though only in words. "The Gypsy King" lost on points to Oleksandr Usyk nine days ago for the second time in a row.
The IBF heavyweight champion of the world announced before a night of boxing in Riyadh that he would challenge the best fighter in their rematch. Usyk won for the second time, defended his WBC, WBA and WBO belts, and "DDD" kept his word, stepped into the ring and threw down the gauntlet to the Ukrainian.
"Fury had a great career, but I think it's time for it to end," said Dubois, who, by his own admission, received boxing lessons from Fury during sparring sessions a few years ago. - Then I was just a kid, already strong, but very tough in terms of boxing."
Recall that in his second title defense, February 22 in Riyadh, Dubois will face former WBO champion Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs).
