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Oleksandr Usyk is backing Daniel Dubois to beat Joseph Parker Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing Oleksandr Usyk is leaning in the direction of former rival Daniel Dubois to beat Joseph Parker of their heavyweight world title conflict this weekend.
Usyk is ready to be in attendance as Dubois defends his IBF crown towards former titlist, Parker on the Kingdom Area in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Dubois has been on a run of three straight victories since shedding to a ninth spherical stoppage loss to Usyk in August 2023, notably knocking out Anthony Joshua in 5 rounds at Wembley Stadium in his final combat in September.
Usyk admits he’s backing the Brit to emerge victorious when he faces the New Zealander, who has received 5 straight fights, together with over former world champion, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.
“52% to Daniel,” the 38-year-old informed talkSPORT Boxing.
Dubois and Parker face-to-face forward of Saturday’s showdown Picture Credit score: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
“48% to Parker.”
The Ukrainian retained his WBC, WBO and WBA ‘super’ heavyweight world titles with a unanimous determination win over Tyson Fury of their rematch in December and was confronted by Dubois within the ring afterwards, with the 27-year-old calling for a rematch.
Usyk relinquished the IBF belt following their first assembly in Might in an effort to safe a rematch with ’The Gypsy King’, however is now trying to reclaim it by dealing with the winner of Dubois vs Parker, after revealing final week he has two fights remaining in his embellished profession.
Usyk stopped Dubois in August 2023 Picture Credit score: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
“I will fight who will win, Joseph Parker, Daniel Dubois, no problem,” he informed Sky Sports activities.
“I think two years, one and a half [left in boxing].
”I really feel nice myself.
Dubois stormed Usyk’s post-fight interview to name him out for a rematch Picture Credit score: TNT Sports activities
“I feel I have two fights to prepare [for], not more. Just two.”
Requested if Dubois has made enhancements since their conflict nearly two years in the past, Usyk replied: “No.
“That’s boxing.
“Daniel won, it’s a fact, but I think maybe Joshua had problems preparing, maybe how he felt, I don’t know.”
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