Daniel Dubois gets another shot at Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship in two weeks. The British boxer hopes to dethrone the Ukrainian champion who holds all four major belts.
Usyk knocked out Dubois in the ninth round of their first fight two years ago. That bout had a controversial moment when Dubois floored Usyk with what looked like a body shot. The referee ruled it low and gave Usyk time to recover.
Former boxer David Haye thinks Dubois could pull off an upset this time. He shared his thoughts on talkSPORT Boxing.
"Now is the time Dubois could spring an upset. He's got momentum and home advantage. Usyk has nothing to gain. He's usually better in rematches, like against Fury and Joshua. Usyk doesn't know what it's like to lose and stays in pristine condition. But he might show signs of age. He's got a lot of miles on the clock."
Haye called Usyk a "wizard" in the ring. The Ukrainian champion has proven tough to beat. He's undefeated and has looked better each time he's faced an opponent for the second time.
Dubois has fans rooting for him. Haye says people like him because he's a "great guy, straight down the line."
The winner will need to deal with mandatory challengers next. Tyson Fury said he wants to come out of retirement for one more fight if Usyk wins.
Haye summed up his thoughts: "I wouldn't be surprised by another Usyk victory, but I also wouldn't be surprised if Usyk showed signs of age."
The fight promises to be an exciting clash between a rising star and an established champion. Dubois aims to shock the boxing world, while Usyk looks to cement his legacy as one of the greats.
