Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2: Carl Froch Weighs In

On July 19 at Wembley Stadium, the undisputed heavyweight crown will be up for grabs once again as Oleksandr Usyk defends his WBA, WBO, and WBC titles against IBF champion Daniel Dubois. Usyk vs Dubois 2 will be for all four major heavyweight titles — the second time in just over a year, following Usyk’s first victory over Tyson Fury. Carl Froch has spoken to Poker Strategy revealing his reaction to this heavyweight rematch.

Usyk vs Dubois 2 Set for Wembley Stadium on July 19

Usyk vs Dubois 2: Carl Froch Gives His Take

Usyk and Dubois first met on August 26, 2023, in Stadion Wroclaw, Wroclaw, Poland, with Usyk winning by ninth-round KO. The Ukrainian was in control for most of the fight, utilising his slick footwork to keep the pressure on throughout, ultimately grinding the Brit down. Some felt Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) scored a legitimate knockdown in the fifth round, but it was correctly ruled a low blow.

The rematch between Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) and Dubois will give the Brit a unique opportunity to hold all four major belts at heavyweight. Standing in his way is the mercurial Ukrainian Usyk, who despite being 38 years old, shows no signs of slowing down. He was brilliant in both victories over Fury, and Dubois will face a tough challenge in his bid to dethrone the unified champion.

Can Dubois Shock the World?

When asked about Usyk vs Dubois 2 and whether Dubois could shock the world, Carl Froch was clear: “Can he shock the world in one word? Yes. He can because Usyk is 38. Dubois is young, fresh and hungry. The first fight was close andDubois was unsure of himself. He’s then gone and flattened AJ. You’ve got to say that Dubois is a different machine.

“Time waits for no man as the saying goes and I just think that this is a fight. It’s exciting, it’s a good fight. You’ve gotta make Usyk the favourite, but it is a fight that Daniel Dubois can definitely win.”