Ukraine’s unified heavyweight world champion, Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), will defend his titles towards England’s Daniel Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) on Saturday, Aug. 26 on the Tarczyński Enviornment in Wrocław, Poland. The bout will mark the second protection of his belts having claimed them from Anthony Joshua in 2021 and efficiently defending them in a 2022 rematch. Within the days main of as much as the conflict, Usyk spoke with Dev Saini and mentioned numerous matters, Amongst them had been his ideas on Dubois and what he considers to be his remaining objectives.
Usyk on conflict with Dubois
“I deal with Dubois with respect and honour,” mentioned Usyk with promoter Alexander Krassyuk translating. “Some individuals on the web are underestimating him, however not me. I deal with him with respect like all of my opponents.”
“He’s the contender. I’ve to face him. If he’s nominated to be my opponent, then I’ve to undergo him. I’ll by no means run away from anybody or justify a cause to not combat them.”
“I didn’t see a lot at first [of Dubois’ career]…I neglect which second I did watch him and observe his profession. I noticed that in some unspecified time in the future I must face this man.”
Remaining profession objectives
In the direction of the tip of the interview, Usyk spoke on his remaining objectives in boxing.
“Undisputed,” got here the reply from the person who additionally held that distinction at cruiserweight.
For the time being, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury holds the remaining title within the division. Though there have been many discussions in a bid to have each males conflict within the ring, points have endured in getting the combat throughout the road. For the time being, Fury is to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 28. Whether or not a conflict between Fury and Usyk will probably be revisited following Fury-Ngannou stays to be seen. If that’s the case, it might not happen till someday in early 2024.
Usyk additionally spoke about doubtlessly remaining within the sport as a coach. A two-time Olympian and 2012 gold medalist himself, Usyk envisions himself coaching boxers to turn out to be Olympic champions sooner or later. Now 36, it is probably not lengthy earlier than boxing followers see him taking upon new obligations within the sport.
Usyk-Dubois will stream dwell and solely within the U.S. on ESPN+ as a particular one-fight broadcast beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Ring walks will happen shortly thereafter.