Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are set to face off again in a heavyweight title rematch. The fight will happen on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, with all four heavyweight belts on the line.
Their first bout in August 2023 ended with Usyk winning by ninth-round stoppage. That fight stirred up some controversy when Dubois knocked down Usyk with a punch that some people thought was low.
Tony Bellew, a former boxer turned commentator, shared his thoughts on the upcoming rematch. He believes Usyk will win again, probably stopping Dubois between rounds eight and 12.
"Usyk is the best heavyweight in the world. He's probably the best heavyweight of our era, there is no disputing it anymore. He's amazing at what he does. Dubois has been amazing. I've wrote him off on a number of occasions and he's come back to prove me wrong."
Usyk's journey to the top of the heavyweight division has been impressive. He moved up from cruiserweight in 2018 and quickly became the undisputed heavyweight champion. He beat Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to get all the belts, and even defended them against Fury in a second fight.
Dubois, nicknamed "DDD," has shown he can bounce back from setbacks. Bellew noted that Dubois seems more confident than ever, despite the accusations of 'quitting' in their first fight.
"You've got to give him a shot and he's in with a chance, but Usyk has already made him quit once so can he make him do it again? [Dubois] is at a stage in his career now where he's overcome such adversity and he's the most confident he's ever been."
While Bellew gives Dubois a chance, he still thinks Usyk will come out on top.
"I think he'll get stopped between rounds eight and 12."
The rematch promises to be an intense affair, with both fighters having something to prove. Usyk wants to confirm his dominance, while Dubois aims to upset the odds and claim the heavyweight crown.
Waiting in the wings is Joseph Parker, the former champion and current WBO mandatory challenger. He's in good form and eager for his shot at the title against whoever emerges victorious from this clash.
