‘Ready to be even better version’: Dubois expects to show improved form in Usyk rematch

Daniel Dubois says he’s developed into a much better fighter than he was the first time he faced Oleksandr Usyk.

Daniel Dubois spent some time chatting with Carl Frampton on behalf of DAZN to discuss his upcoming rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois still firmly believes he was hard done by in his first fight with Usyk with regards to a hotly debated shot that was ruled a low blow before Dubois would end up getting stopped, but Dubois says this fight will have a different ending.

On if he believes Usyk has a weakness to the body

“There might be. I think he’s been down a few times with body shots so, yeah, this time I definitely got to throw the kitchen sink at him and land everywhere.”

On if Usyk would’ve beaten the count if the referee ruled it a knockdown when they first fought

“Probably not in time, but now we’re talking about it, I get the chance to rectify that and put that controversy to bed and wipe the slate clean. So that’s what I’m focused on now.

“I feel like I’m a better fighter now, more improved, more conditioned and just ready to be even better version, a better solider and just go to war.”

On if he believes he has a better chance to win this rematch

“I think it’s going to be totally different. If the people thinking it’s going to be the same thing then they’re in for a shock, a surprise — even their team.”

On being a better fighter now than he was when he first fought Usyk

“Growing up. We all have to grow up eventually. It’s just been a journey from a boy to a man, from the womb to the tomb, they say. That’s how it is.”