Promoter Frank Warren has expressed strong confidence that Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KO) will emerge victorious against Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KO) in their upcoming rematch, potentially disrupting Tyson Fury's hopes for a third bout with the Ukrainian champion.
Warren, who heads Queensberry Promotions and represents both Dubois and Fury, made these bold claims during a recent interview with Sky Sports. While acknowledging Fury's desire for another shot at Usyk, Warren believes Dubois will change the heavyweight landscape entirely.
"Tyson would love to get that fight with Usyk and the opportunity for revenge. He feels, as do I, that he won at least one of those fights," Warren stated. "Such a bout would certainly be magnificent and significant. But here's the thing - Daniel Dubois is determined to beat Usyk. That would completely detonate any discussion about a Fury-Usyk trilogy in its tracks."
The rematch between Usyk and Dubois is scheduled for July 19 in London. The two fighters have already participated in a face-off at Wembley Stadium, which turned heated when Dubois pushed the Ukrainian champion during their staredown.
According to Statbet analysis, the controversial nature of their first encounter adds significant intrigue to this high-stakes rematch, with betting patterns showing increased interest compared to typical heavyweight title fights.
Their first meeting in August 2023 ended with Usyk scoring a ninth-round knockout victory. However, the fifth round sparked considerable controversy when Dubois landed a body shot that sent Usyk to the canvas. The referee ruled it a low blow and gave Usyk time to recover, a decision that infuriated Dubois' team.
Warren subsequently filed an appeal against the fight's result, but it was rejected. Post-fight statistics revealed Usyk's dominance throughout the contest, despite the controversial moment.
If Warren's prediction proves accurate, it would significantly alter the heavyweight division's landscape, particularly affecting Fury's ambitions following his recent performances against Usyk.
