Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2: Early Preview and Key Questions

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 is set for July 19 at Wembley Stadium, with the undisputed heavyweight title on the line. While sports fans check live snooker odds and keep an eye on other major events, boxing takes centre stage once again. The entire card will be available live worldwide exclusively on DAZN PPV. All four major heavyweight titles will be up for grabs — the second time in just over a year, following Usyk’s first victory over Tyson Fury. Words have already been exchanged between the teams at the opening press conference, and it is time to look at some key questions as we build up to this historic bout.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 Set for July 19

Tensions Rising Ahead of Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois Fight

Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) and Dubois first met on August 26, 2023, in Stadion Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland, with Usyk winning by ninth-round KO. The Ukrainian dominated for much of the fight, using his slick footwork and impressive punch accuracy to control the distance and tempo of the fight.

Despite the KO win, there was controversy when, in the fifth round, Dubois seemingly knocked Usyk down with a body shot. Opinion is still split today on whether it was a legitimate punch, but the referee ultimately ruled it a low blow. Team Dubois has maintained it was a fair knockdown, and the Brit should have won by stoppage.

At the launch press conference, Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) made it clear his feelings regarding the first fight and his determination to get the win on July 19 “Yeah (I was cheated) but it is in the past now. It happened and I get the chance to put that wrong right and clear up the controversy. There is a lot of sh*t being talked about right now and I can’t wait to put him to sleep on the night.

“I think I am on fire now, I’m on fire and just pent up and ready to go. It is going to be a bloodbath and I will put all the nonsense to rest. I will show I am a man of the future.

“I know that in the ring on the night he will be doing a funny dance when I hit him.”

Usyk also had his say at the launch presser regarding their first fight: “I believe you are jealous (to Don Charles cheating allegations). You are right, I deserve an Oscar. Listen, you must teach your fighter to punch clean, but I won the fight with a jab. Enough.

“I don’t think about these people (who say he cheated) because it is just talking. Listen, boxing is my life. A lot of people said ‘you won’t make heavyweight’ or be a four-belt cruiserweight. You know what I say? We’ll see.

“For me it doesn’t matter, it is my road, just my road, blah, blah, blah. I am ready right now, not after tomorrow, right now. It is all only talk. I respect this team and I respect all my opponents, those from the UK and the rest of the world.”

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois: How They Match Up Ahead of July 19

Usyk will be confident of winning the rematch. Dubois will enter the ring high on confidence following wins against Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua. He is known for his powerful jab, which helped him take control against AJ. With a proven knockout ratio, Dubois has true fight-ending power. His most recent wins appear to have instilled confidence that was previously lacking following his loss to Joe Joyce and apparent vulnerabilities against Kevin Lerena. It will be fascinating to see if the new and improved “Dynamite” can dethrone the mercurial Ukrainian.

Usyk comes into this undisputed showdown full of belief after recording back-to-back wins against Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian showcases exceptional footwork, which he uses to wear down opponents before finishing them, like he did against Tony Bellew. He controls the distance brilliantly in his fights through movement and uses his southpaw stance to create angles to punish his opponents. While casual sports bettors might only wager on headline bouts featuring names like Canelo Alvarez or Ryan Garcia, crypto platforms such as Sportsbet.io are providing markets for undercard fights and rising prospects.

Whoever you’re backing in Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois, it promises to be a historic evening at Wembley Stadium on July 19.