Comments Thread For: Warren Believes Daniel Dubois is Landing Oleksandr Usyk at 'The Right Time'

[hugh grant]

Usy k deserves all the respect in the world and is favourite. But I can't help thinking dubois will ask questions even Josh couldnt!

[786]

I think Usyk outboxes Dubois more comfortably than he did AJ. Dubois has a puncher's chance and isn't as cautious as Joshua so might land something to make it interesting but this will likely be a UD or late TKO for Usyk.

[_Rexy_]

Yes, you are right. He has shown a tremendous amount of calm and poise under similar situations in the past.

However, he is expected to win this fight and all the pressure is on him to deliver.

So he must remain focused and concentrate for the task at hand and not be distracted by the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

I just don't see him cracking under pressure. He's unlike most fighters I've ever seen. He doesn't seem to thrive off it, it just seems to not bother him at all. That second AJ fight, 99% of guys would have been in their own head about everything and to him it was just another day at the office. Only time I've ever seen him look angry/annoyed was when AJ decided to toss the belts and do a little Karaoke during Usyk;s moment.

[champion4ever]

After the first AJ fight, he went to Ukraine to defend his home and family, and left for the Second AJ fight. I'd say that was a far bigger distraction than another fight in the future.


Usyk doesn't seem like he gets rattled by anything.

Yes, you are right. He has shown a tremendous amount of calm and poise under similar situations in the past.

However, he is expected to win this fight and all the pressure is on him to deliver.

So he must remain focused and concentrate on the task at hand and not be distracted by the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

[_Rexy_]

Before I answer; Let me ask you this question. When was the last time Usyk entered a fight with these many distractions like fighting for undisputed and earning tons of money while doing so in Saudi Arabia? He is under a lot of pressure to win this fight. If he loses then the whole card is scrapped.

After the first AJ fight, he went to Ukraine to defend his home and family, and left for the Second AJ fight. I'd say that was a far bigger distraction than another fight in the future.


Usyk doesn't seem like he gets rattled by anything.

[champion4ever]

When has Usyk ever taken someone lightly?

Before I answer; Let me ask you this question. When was the last time Usyk entered a fight with these many distractions like fighting for undisputed and earning tons of money while doing so in Saudi Arabia? He is under a lot of pressure to win this fight. If he loses then the whole card is scrapped.

[K Man]

10yrs ago a heavier Usyk would kick ass. A battle-harden Usyk (36yr) is now past his prime. Very dangerous fighting a 6-5" Dubois (25yr) .

[_Rexy_]

Frank Warren is right. Daniel Dubois is a dangerous opponent whom most boxing fans are sleeping on. If Usyk comes in unprepared he could very well lose this fight; By looking ahead to a showdown with Tyson Fury in December.

When has Usyk ever taken someone lightly?

[Apollo7]

Usyk doesn’t have Joyces power especially not at heavyweight I wouldn’t be so quick to write off Dubois obv he’s the underdog and rightfully so but Usyk is still a rookie in the heavyweight division and i doubt Dubois is as scared to throw bombs like AJ is these days.

I wouldn't be at all surprised if he was. I'm not sold on Daniel's mental fortitude.

[davefromvancouv]

Think a little deeper:

Why didn't you see an initial press conference in Poland for this fight in August?
Where is footage of Daniel Dubois actually training for this fight? Talking about this fight? Walking to the gym to train for this fight? Any Instagram posts?
Who fought Robert Helenius for the WBA mandatory, knocked Helenius out in one round and became the #1 WBA contender?