Oleksandr Usyk might very effectively be one of the best heavyweight boxer of the fashionable period.
The Ukrainian pugilist captured a gold medal on the 2012 Summer time Olympics, then turned professional and have become the undisputed cruiserweight champion. “The Cat” finally moved as much as heavyweight and as soon as once more unified the titles, defeating Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, and Tyson Fury alongside the best way.
That streak consists of his choice victory over “The Gypsy King” final evening in Riyadh, a rematch from their first go-round again in Could — which Usyk additionally gained by choice. Shortly after the bout, Usyk tried to discipline questions on his championship efficiency, however Dubois stormed the cage to demand a do-over.
“I would like my revenge! I would like my revenge, Usyk!” Dubois shouted because the interviewer begged “Dynamite” to face down. “Nicely finished tonight. God bless, however I would like my revenge. Let’s get it! Let’s go!”
Usyk defeated Dubois by the use of ninth-round knockout once they first went to conflict again in summer time 2023, however the efficiency was marred by low-blow controversy stemming from a fifth-round knockdown. Dubois insisted he was “cheated” of his victory however by no means obtained the prospect to show it as a result of Usyk moved on to face (and defeat) Fury.
“Mr. Excellency! Your Excellency!” Usyk shouted towards Saudi leisure adviser Turki Alalshikh. “Make me combat with Daniel Dubois. Thanks a lot. I’m prepared. Subsequent combat, no downside. Now I’m going again house for a bit of little bit of relaxation, however I’m prepared.”
Joseph Parker might have one thing to say about that.
Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) will defend the IBF title — which Usyk was pressured to give up previous to his Fury rematch — in opposition to Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) on Feb. 22 in Riyadh. Parker earned his likelihood to detonate “Dynamite” by scoring back-to-back wins over heavyweight titans Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
Defeating Fury for the second time pushed Usyk’s undefeated report to 23-0 with 14 KOs.
