«I will bring hell down on Usyk.» Who volunteered to beat the Ukrainian instead of Fury?

< After Oleksandr Usyk (20-0) beat British Anthony Joshua twice, it became clear that not a single fight, except for the fight for the title of absolute world champion, now matters. The unbeaten native of Simferopol became the owner of the world heavyweight championship belts according to the World Boxing Association (WBA Super), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the International Boxing Organization (IBO), and then cleaned up the vacant The Ring belt — one title is missing. The very title according to the World Boxing Council (WBC), which is gathering dust on the shelf of another unfortunate “heavyweight” Tyson Fury. Unlike compatriot Joshua, the garrulous Gypsy King pressed Usyk hard on social networks and, as analysts claimed, could become the one who would deprive the Ukrainian of zero in the “defeat” column.

However, the confrontation broke down: negotiations on the superfight were stopped in March, although it was initially reported that they had agreed to split the ring on April 29 in London.

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The paths of Usyk and Fury diverged, but whether they will intersect in the future is a question. Fury scored on professional boxing and is now preparing for a cash freak fight with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, while the 2012 Olympic champion was distracted from an agreement with the Zhytomyr football club Polissya and thoughts about a future presidency, agreeing to a meeting with WBA World champion Daniel Dubois with the intimidating nickname Dynamite.

Obviously, for the 36-year-old Usyk, this is the most unnamed and passable (bookmaker rates speak for themselves) rival in recent years, which cannot be said about the Briton, who snatched the lucky ticket. Fans are skeptical about the prospects of the young challenger, but the champion asks to refrain from an early «funeral» of Dubois. Given the specifics of the «royal weight» and the force of the blow, there is always a chance for lucky punch.

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«Some people on the Internet underestimate him — I treat every opponent with great respect. Dubois is a contender, and I need to box with him. I'm not going to run from anyone and look for some convenient moments for myself. I can't say that I followed him a lot, but from some point I watched his fights and realized that we might have to fight with this guy, ”the Ukrainian is quoted on the website of Frank Warren, Dubois’ promoter.

What can play into the hands of the challenger (19-1) with almost no intrigue? The already mentioned age difference, the opposite stance, the advantage in height (196 centimeters versus 191 cm with the same arm span — 198 cm) and serious dynamite in the fists. After all, 18 out of 19 victories the athlete got by knockout.Well, where without loud statements? This guy does not take self-confidence, which, perhaps, is cool for the promotion of a not very bright poster … Recall that Fury should be in his place. And Alexander could have made $30 million instead of $6 million.

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"One hundred percent, I'm ready. We're going to bring the titles home. I have to outwit Usyk in everything. I'm younger, stronger — I have to demonstrate it. Now is definitely my time. Usyk was a great champion, but everything that has a beginning must have an end. His "zero" should disappear. I’m going to bring hell on this guy, I was born for this, ”Sky Sports quotes Dubois.

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was scheduled to take place on August 12, however, according to Usyk's manager Oleksandr Krasyuk, the fight with Daniel Dubois was postponed to the 26th «because it will be Independence Day», which means that the ideal time to organize the fight of one of the main stars of Ukrainian sports.