Daniel Dubois says he will not be ‘denied’ in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and believes he’s the champion to ‘take over’ the heavyweight division.
Usyk defends his WBC, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles in opposition to IBF champion Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19.
Dubois is in purple scorching kind, having crushed Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller since a stoppage loss to Usyk of their first battle in 2023, and the 27-year-old believes he’ll quickly be topped as the brand new world No 1.
“Fireworks, it’s going to be bombs away on the night,” Dubois advised Sky Sports activities.
“I’ll be the one throwing the bombs, coming via no matter I’ve obtained to come back via. I am not going to be denied.
“I see him as a prime man, he is among the finest ranked on the earth however now I believe it is my time. You recognize I am the younger lion right here, I’ve obtained to show I am an actual power, a brand new power within the division and I’ll take over.
“Prepare, prepare, fight, destruction, yeah.”
Dubois is returning to the scene of his biggest triumph, a fifth spherical knockout of Joshua final September.
The Londoner is aiming to emulate Lennox Lewis by turning into a British undisputed world heavyweight king.
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Oleksandr Usyk discusses Daniel Dubois’ low blow from their earlier battle, the sign he made after he was pushed of their face-off and the potential to battle Tyson Fury for a 3rd time
“I’m in a good place,” stated Dubois. “I’m at a good level myself, both physically and mentally. I’m ready to go man.
“It may be a large occasion. It may be world, world huge, everybody tuning into it – I can not wait, it means lots to me.
“We’ll find a way [to keep emotions in check]. My Dad manages it pretty well, it’s a good team so I’m going to be so zoned in and focused. I’ll do the job and not let anything get in the way.
“It means the world, it means conquering every thing this sport has to supply on the prime of the sport. Being undisputed in boxing is every thing.”
