Daniel Dubois vs. Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk tried to play mind games with Britain’s Daniel Dubois during their weigh-in at Wembley's BoxPark ahead of their undisputed heavyweight world title fight on Saturday. Usyk tipped the scales at 16st 3lb,
All eyes turn to London on Saturday, July 19, as Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clash in a high-stakes rematch for the undisputed heavyweight crown.
Oleksandr Usyk attempts to get in Daniel Dubois' head one final time by stepping ahead of the Briton and standing at the front of the stage during the weigh-in.
Daniel Dubois flattened Oleksandr Usyk but was left furious as controversial shot was ruled low blow
The Daniel Dubois vs Oleksandr Usyk rivalry will continue this weekend, two years on from a famous row over a controversial low blow. The heavyweight pair will do battle for the second time at
Dubois was routinely feinted out of position by Usyk in the first fight, forced into compromised positions. Usyk saw the patterns quickly: After Dubois would throw, he often would reset his position and stance with a subtle bounce in place, a rhythmic tell that became a green light signal for Usyk to counter.
While other aspects of his boxing game may still need a polish, there is one thing for sure – Daniel Dubois packs a wallop. The hulking Londoner has been knocking men out for savage fun since he got started in the sport with 21 of his 22 professional victories ending before the final bell.
Watch the final news conference before Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' undisputed heavyweight title clash at Wembley stadium.