Oleksandr Usyk believes Anthony Joshua will beat Daniel Dubois if they fight again. The Ukrainian heavyweight champ shared his thoughts ahead of his own rematch with Dubois at Wembley in July.
Usyk's prediction comes after Dubois stopped Joshua in five rounds last September. That fight marked Dubois' first IBF belt defense and stopped Joshua from becoming a three-time world champion.
Speaking to Mail Sport Boxing, Usyk explained why he thinks Joshua has the edge:
"I think if this fight, Joshua Dubois, happened today, I say again, [AJ wins]. Daniel Dubois is a very dangerous opponent. He's a world champion, a hard puncher. Both are great fighters. I think Joshua is a better boxer, skills, boxer, big champion. Last time Anthony lost, yes, Daniel Dubois beat him, but for me, I more like Anthony Joshua's style of boxing."
Usyk, a two-weight undisputed champion who has beaten Joshua twice, respects both fighters. He recognizes Dubois as a dangerous opponent and hard puncher. But he feels Joshua's boxing skills and style give him the advantage.
The upcoming Usyk-Dubois rematch follows their controversial first fight in August 2023. In that bout, the referee ruled a body shot that floored Usyk as low. Usyk went on to stop Dubois in the 9th round.
Tension is already building for the rematch. During their first face-to-face meeting, Dubois pushed Usyk in the chest. Usyk responded with a smile, which some interpret as a sign of weakness from Dubois.
As the July fight date approaches, fans will watch closely to see if Usyk's prediction about a potential Joshua-Dubois rematch proves accurate. For now, all eyes are on Wembley for the upcoming heavyweight showdown.
