The two fighters last met in August 2023, when Usyk stopped Dubois in the ninth round, successfully defending his WBA, WBO, and IBF titles. Since then, Usyk has gone on to achieve even greater heights in the boxing world. He's notched back-to-back victories over Tyson Fury and became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the 'four belt era'.
Tyson Fury recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming rematch. He described Dubois as a "very young, ambitious, big strong man" who managed to hurt Usyk with a body shot in their previous encounter, even putting him down heavily. On the other hand, Fury pointed out that Usyk, at 38, is "very experienced" and has officially won their recent bouts, although Fury considers those wins debatable.
When asked about advice for Dubois, Fury initially suggested going for a knockout. However, he quickly changed his tune, simply saying, "Just do the best you can." He added that Dubois might have a chance to hurt Usyk again, given what happened in their first fight.
"Daniel's very young, ambitious, big strong man," Fury said. "He hurt Usyk with a body shot, put him down heavily. Usyk's very experienced, 38 years old now. He's had two fights with me, which were very debatable wins, but he got the victory."
The stakes are high for both fighters. If Dubois pulls off an upset, he'll become the first British undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, during the 'three belt era'. For Usyk, a win will further cement his legacy in the boxing history books.
There are some concerns about how Usyk's tough battles with Fury might affect his performance against a younger opponent like Dubois. The rematch promises to be an exciting clash between experience and youth, with both fighters having something to prove.
Boxing fans can find more details about the upcoming Usyk vs Dubois rematch on the BBC Sport website. As the fight date approaches, the boxing world will be watching closely to see if Dubois can turn the tables or if Usyk will continue his dominant reign at the top of the heavyweight division.