Dubois was the beneficiary of this move by the IBF, picking up the interim title with a June 2024 stoppage of Filip Hrgovic and then being elevated to full champion after Usyk was stripped. Dubois then defended his title with a spectacular knockout of Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium.

Dubois must be wary of falling into Usyk’s traps. The Ukrainian will look to wear down Dubois, and while he is unlikely to knock him down in the first few rounds, Usyk will have more and more opportunities as the fight wears on.

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Derek Chisora has spoken about Daniel Dubois's chances against Oleksandr Usyk just days ahead of their rematch.