Usyks scary request to wife and Dubois comment | Boxing News

Oleksandr Usyk’s dedication to boxing was evident for all to see after his rematch with Tyson Fury. Within two weeks of the titanic conflict, the Ukrainian was shadow boxing while enjoyable on vacation and even asking his wife to check his energy by punching him. Now he takes on Daniel Dubois for the second time, too, and he might need a little bit more struggle in his stomach after the Brit’s feedback about a “punch from the Gods” in their earlier bout.

The two males will go head-to-head once again this Saturday night time in a rematch to decide the undisputed heavyweight world champion, as Dubois goals to finish Usyk’s unbeaten document. Usyk is wanting to grow to be a two-time undisputed champ, with Dubois hoping to grow to be the first Briton to obtain the feat since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Usyk is more than prepared to defend his titles, as he spent the latest press convention mocking Dubois for his unlawful blow antics in the earlier struggle and reciting prayers during the interviews. In reality, it appears that the Ukrainian prepares for a boxing bout in an uncommon and fascinating means.

Just two weeks after he received his rematch against British boxer Fury, Usyk was practising his shadow boxing and even requested his wife, Yekaterina, to punch him onerous while they had been enjoyable on vacation, as per ESPN. However, the veteran fighter also enjoys a more common kind of preparation, which incorporates prayer and different non secular practices – one thing that ended up touchdown Dubois in sizzling water with the Ukrainian.

Speaking to the media forward of the bout, Dubois claimed his low blow against Usyk beforehand – that is still being debated by followers and critics alike – was “a punch from the Gods”. He also acknowledged that he may have to “mix it up” in the next struggle, as people will likely be anticipating him to land physique photographs like before.

Dubois added: “These Ukrainians, they do all his mind work and mind control stuff, so I just need to be right physically, spiritually and that will be enough on the night. He’s always in that [mind games]. I think he’s a boring guy. He is at home doing his mind s***. You got to just beat him in a ring.

“When they really feel the true ache and the heat, then you’ll be able to break through that [mental strength.] With the facility of God on your facet, you are able to do something.”

Usyk was unhappy with Dubois’ comment that his punch was from a higher power, given that the Ukrainian is a devoted Christian who holds his religious beliefs close to his heart. After hearing this sly dig, the boxer told the media: “God bless you, Daniel. God bless you, bro. He mustn’t have mentioned it.”

This comment from Usyk showcases his hunger to beat Dubois for a second time, with his religious honour looking to now be on the line for the current heavyweight star. However, Usyk is not the only one who is up for the battle in the ring, as the Brit promises he will “put him to sleep” in Wembley on Saturday night.

Pre-fight, Dubois said: “I’m on fire now. I’m just pent up and prepared to go. It’s going to be a massacre. I’m going to put all the controversy and all that nonsense to relaxation. I’m a man of the longer term. [Usyk] will likely be doing a humorous dance in the ring when I hit him.”

Usyk will take on Dubois on Saturday night time in London, with the IBF, WBA (Super), WBC, WBO and The Ring heavyweight world champion belts – plus the title of undisputed heavyweight champion – on the road. Ringwalks are set to start at roughly 9:50pm UK time, with the struggle slated to finish before the 11pm Wembley Stadium curfew.