Daniel Dubois’ gate crashed Oleksandr Usyk moment after his win over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh.
An improperly timed request
It was unlikely and low for Dubois to crash Usyk’s party, interrupting his interview in his moment of glory following his 12-round unanimous decision victory over ‘The Gypsy King’ at Kingdom Arena.
IBF heavyweight champion Dubois was cleared to enter the ring to use the spotlight to seek a rematch against WBA, WBC and WBO champion Usyk (23-0, 12 KOs), who knocked him out in ninth round on August 26, 2023. , in Wroclaw, Poland.
Dubois could have waited until later to ask Usyk instead of entering the ring to face him. Usyk should have told him to take a hike and that he wanted to enjoy his win without anyone trying to pick a fight.
It is premature for Dubois to ask Usyk for a fight because he still has a title defense against Joseph Parker ahead of him on February 22nd in Riyadh. He needs to win this fight before he can focus on consolidating against Usyk.
Usyk said he would grant Dubois’ wish for a rematch if Turki Alalshikh agreed to do the fight.
Confrontation after the match
Daniel Dubois: “Usik, I want my revenge. Well done tonight. I want my revenge for the robbery last time. Let’s get it. Let’s go,” said Dubois in the ringshouting out unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk moments after his victory over Tyson Fury last Saturday night in Riyadh. “Frank (Warren), make it happen.”
Oleksandr Usyk: “Your Highness, make me fight against Daniel Dubois. Thank you very much. Yes, no problem. i am ready Next race, no problem.”
A rematch with Anthony Joshua would pay more for Usyk than a second fight with Dubois, who is not a big star outside of the UK. Either a rematch with Joshua or a trilogy with Fury would be a better fight for Usyk.
