August 26th 2023.
Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois in a historic match up for the WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world titles in Poland. It was a close match up with both fighters displaying their prowess. Usyk started off strong but in the fifth round, Dubois took control and the fight turned into a fast-paced shootout. Usyk managed to weather the storm and knocked Dubois out in the last round to secure his titles.
Post-fight, Usyk spoke to TNT Sports saying, "I feel good. I am grateful for my team, my family, my children. I love you. I'm grateful for my country and the Ukrainian army. Thank you so much. Boxing is a tough sport, but I'm great. It's boxing I love. I respect my opponent, but it's boxing, it's not ballet. It's king sport."
He went on to say, "I'm ready tomorrow. Listen, I'm ready. Next fight I'm ready to fight Tyson Fury. Will Tyson Fury? I have no idea. I can't wait to see my children and be back home. I've been training a long time. I'm a little bit tired."
Despite Usyk's victory, there was still controversy surrounding the fight. Dubois and others expressed their displeasure with the referee Luis Pabon for calling a low blow on Usyk in Round 5, saying he had been "cheated out of victory".
Usyk's victory against Dubois was an impressive feat and sets the stage for a potential fight against Tyson Fury. It will be interesting to see how this match up plays out and if Usyk can continue his winning streak.
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