Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois | TNT Sports PPV - 26 August 2023

[Nightmare Roy]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

Hahaha!!

[Ruthless-RKO]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

"Dubois has to approach this fight like a four-round contest, like Mike Tyson used to approach most of his fights. If it goes past four rounds then we have to find out what plan B is about and learn to get through it," McGuigan told BBC Sport.

"But they have to have the mindset 'If I clip or touch you, you're going to sleep' - so you have to let your hands go in combinations, not let them set on the jab, and really stick it on Usyk. He's definitely got a puncher's chance, for sure."

[Ruthless-RKO]

Some Predictions

Here are predictions from some big names in the world of boxing:

Dubois' former trainer Shane McGuigan: "Dubois has to approach this fight like a four-round contest, like Mike Tyson used to approach most of his fights. If it goes past four rounds then we have to find out what plan B is about and learn to get through it.

"But they have to have the mindset 'If I clip or touch you, you're going to sleep' - so you have to let your hands go in combinations, not let them set on the jab, and really stick it on Usyk. He's definitely got a puncher's chance, for sure."

Unified light-middleweight champion Natasha Jonas: "Unfortunately I will have to say Usyk. I just think he's too skilled for Dubois at this point. But hats off to him for stepping up."

Former world featherweight champion Kid Galahad: "I'm going with Usyk. He has the tools to win widely and decisively. A sharp, complete and brilliant fighter. But this is heavyweight boxing and one punch can change any contest."

Mandatory challenger for the IBF world heavyweight title, Filip Hrgovic: "Dubois' experience, skillset and speed is not the same as Usyk's and this is why Usyk is the big favourite. Usyk outboxed Joshua easily, and Joshua is quicker than Dubois.

"Of course you have to give Dubois a puncher's chance - he is a big guy with a good straight right hand. But Usyk is the favourite to win this fight."

Former light-middleweight champion Liam Smith: "I don't think Dubois can do it. I fancy Usyk heavily in that fight. I think he's just too good for Daniel Dubois."

British flyweight Maisey Rose Courtney: "It's a tricky one. Dubois has the one-punch knockout power but Usyk is a masterful fighter. He is unbelievable - in my eyes one of the best ever. If it's a knockout it's Dubois' night. If it goes the distance, Usyk will give him a boxing lesson."

Former world lightweight champion Anthony Crolla: "You have to give Dubois a puncher's chance but it's probably hard to look past any more than that. Going on recent form, Usyk has been looking really good and Dubois struggled last time out against Kevin Lerena.

"The movement is going to be a big problem. If Dubois is to pull off a big upset, which is exactly what it will be, he has to land early to get the respect off Usyk. I believe Dubois is a confidence fighter - he has to have a good start to have any chance of winning it."

Former world light-middleweight champion Hannah Rankin: "I'm going with Usyk on points. I think he's settling to the bigger weight and technically he's brilliant."

Heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke: "I'm definitely rooting for Dubois and if he does land a big shot it could finish anyone in world boxing. But I have to put Usyk as the strong favourite. Look at what he's done in his career, who he's beat, how he boxes and how good he is. I'm his biggest fan. I'd say Usyk late stoppage, just by accumulation."

BBC Radio 5 Live boxing analyst Steve Bunce: "Dubois has got a better boxing brain than people give him credit for and I can paint a case for him winning.

"But let's get this right - it will be a massive shock if he does return to the United Kingdom as unified heavyweight world champion. It will be up there with Lloyd Honeyghan beating Donald Curry nearly 37 years ago."

[Ruthless-RKO]

Stats and Stakes

Oleksandr Usyk

Age: 36
Titles: IBF/WBA/IBO/WBO heavyweight (2021-Present, 1 Defense); TBRB/Ring Heavyweight (2022-Present, 0 Defenses)
Previous Titles: WBO Cruiserweight (2016-19, 6 Defenses); WBC Cruiserweight (2018-19, 2 Defenses); Lineal/TBRB/Ring/WBA/IBF Cruiserweight (2018-19, 1 Defense)
Height: 6’3
Weight: 221 lbs.
Stance: Southpaw
Hails from: Shypyntsi, Ukraine
Record: 20-0, 13 KO (26-0, 15 KO including World Series of Boxing fights)
Press Rankings: #2 (ESPN)
Record in Title Fights: 9-0, 3 KO
Last Five Opponents: 148-17-1 (.895)
Notable Outcomes, TBRB and/or Ring Rated Foes: Krzysztof Glowacki UD12; Marco Huck TKO10; Mairis Briedis MD12; Murat Gassiev UD12; Anthony Joshua UD12, SD12
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: Tony Bellew TKO8

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Daniel Dubois

Age: 25
Title: None*
Previous Titles: None
Height: 6’5
Weight: 233 ¼ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Greenwich, London, United Kingdom
Record: 19-1, 18 KOs
Press Rankings: #4 (BoxRec)
Record in Major Title Fights: 1st title opportunity (3-0, 3 KO in WBA interim or sub-title fights)
Last Five Opponents: 100-6 (.943)
Notable Outcomes, TBRB and/or Ring Rated Foes: None
Additional Current/Former Titlists Faced: None

*Dubois won the WBA sub-title against Trevor Bryan in 2022 and has defended once.

[Nightmare Roy]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

"Dubois has to approach this fight like a four-round contest, like Mike Tyson used to approach most of his fights. If it goes past four rounds then we have to find out what plan B is about and learn to get through it," McGuigan told BBC Sport.

"But they have to have the mindset 'If I clip or touch you, you're going to sleep' - so you have to let your hands go in combinations, not let them set on the jab, and really stick it on Usyk. He's definitely got a puncher's chance, for sure."

I agree with that 100% he and his trainer have both said they are never gonna outbox him, that is the mindset to have,

[MightyWarrior]

Yeah I’m counting on Daniel coming out blasting, then let’s see what happens..

Has anyone seen one expert predicting he’s going to win? presumably that’s a 100% no.

And despite Frank talking DD up, if it was the other way round, you know he’d saying my man Usyk is different class. This is a no contest. A mismatch.

Do you think Frank is making a lot of money off this fight? I’m wondering what his logic is, making this one, throwing his prized HW to the wolves, because he didn’t have to; he could’ve steered DD onto a road of soft touch defences, I’m sure
I don’t buy the line that he is trying to get the champion knocked off because of Tyson Fury

[Teddy's Toupee]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

Juth Do It, surely?

[gregregegg]

DDD round 1/2 paying 50-1…. I don’t think it will happen but I think they’re a baby bit of value there, if ddd is going to chin him it’s going to be catching him cold early.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

[Manchester Hitman]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

I’ve bought it. Was going to watch it at my local, but decided to stay in with a Chinese and a few drinks.

Hopefully it’s a good night with a shock upset victory.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

I’ve bought it. Was going to watch it at my local, but decided to stay in with a Chinese and a few drinks.

Hopefully it’s a good night with a shock upset victory.

Starts at 6pm.

main event probably 10 pm.

I got an RBR set up. Posted all the fights on the card. Unsure which will be airing though,

[veriton]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

I have. Have followed DDD from the start and so not missing his biggest night.

[MasterG]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

Not a chance but I'll be watching it at home on my TV.

What time is ring walk RKO?

[Nightmare Roy]

Shane McGuigan said Dubois needs to use the Nike Tyson approach.

Has he got it in him?

What's that? Just Dooth Thit?

Juth Do It, surely?

Juth Do ith works perfectly

[Nightmare Roy]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

I have. Have followed DDD from the start and so not missing his biggest night.

Wasn't gonna but after a few beers I might

[Ruthless-RKO]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

Not a chance but I'll be watching it at home on my TV.

What time is ring walk RKO?

Many websites are saying 11 pm BST

[Ruthless-RKO]

“I feel like he’s had his best days. He’s had his career, he’s made his money and he’s had 300 amateur fights. His best days are done.”

“It’s my time now. It’s time for me to show I’m a young man – you can’t let this old man outwork you! I’m 25 for Christ sake. I’ve got to step my game up, and this fight is all about stepping my level up.”

“Are you really going to let this old man take this away from you?”

[tony1234]

Who buying the PPV?

£19.95

Not a chance but I'll be watching it at home on my TV.

What time is ring walk RKO?

Many websites are saying 11 pm BST

Late night in Poland then ?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Not a chance but I'll be watching it at home on my TV.

What time is ring walk RKO?

Many websites are saying 11 pm BST

Late night in Poland then ?

They a hour ahead?

Seems a long PPV card. Starts 6pm UK

[unknownman79]

Poland is one hour ahead so should be 10pm uk time.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Poland is one hour ahead so should be 10pm uk time.

Everywhere is saying 11 pm BST

[dr_devious]

Saw 10pm on twitter

[JamesPhilips]

Any of the undercard on YouTube?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Any of the undercard on YouTube?

nope