Usyk vs Dubois 2: Tony Bellew Speaks Honestly About Undisputed Clash

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 is set for July 19 at Wembley Stadium, with the undisputed heavyweight crown up for grabs. The undisputed title will be on the line for the second time in 14 months following Usyk’s historic win over Tyson Fury. Since that bout, Usyk has vacated the IBF strap, which is now held by Dubois. Ahead of Usyk vs Dubois 2, Tony Bellew has honestly discussed the Brit’s chances to Bet Ideas.

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Tony Bellew Gives Honest Assessment on Usyk vs Dubois 2

Usyk vs Dubois 2 has been talked about for some time, and it’s landed on the biggest platform in the UK boxing. The rematch will be the first time the undisputed heavyweight championship is contested on British soil.

Usyk dominated the first fight in Wroclaw, stopping Dubois in the ninth round after the Brit took a knee and was counted out. The mercurial Ukrainian showed his slick footwork, which helped him gradually wear down the Brit. The bout wasn’t without controversy: Usyk hit the canvas from a body shot that was correctly ruled a low blow. Team Dubois strongly disagreed and lodged an appeal with the WBA, but it was dismissed.

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Since then, Dubois and his team have pushed for the rematch, and now he has the chance to shock the world and become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

When speaking to Bet Ideas, Tony Bellew discussed what a huge achievement it would be for Dubois to dethrone Usyk,and the chances of it actually happening: “If Daniel Dubois can get the win against Oleksandr Usyk. I’d rate it up there with some of the biggest upsets in recent times.

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“Because Oleksandr Usyk has shown us no evidence of why he can beat Usyk. This man’s undefeated. He’s beaten everyone and anyone. He’s beaten punches of the Dubois kind of quality in AJ. He’s beating people who are bigger than Dubois in the likes of Fury. It would be a huge shock.”

Usyk vs Dubois 2: Bellew on Dubois’ Chances

“I’m not saying it’s impossible, because if you can punch like Daniel Dubois can, nothing is impossible. But for me, it’s very unlikely that he’ll beat Usyk,” said Bellew regarding Dubois’ chances.

Whether you agree with Tony Bellew or not, Usyk vs Dubois 2 promises to be a historic occasion for British boxing and the heavyweight division as a whole.