Daniel Dubois vs. Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in
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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk tried to play mind games with Britain’s Daniel Dubois during their weigh-in at Wembley's BoxPark ahead of their undisputed heavyweight world title fight on Saturday. Usyk tipped the scales at 16st 3lb,
BBC Sport looks at the numbers behind Daniel Dubois' first meeting with Oleksandr Usyk and what he has been doing to prepare for the rematch on Saturday.
All eyes turn to London on Saturday, July 19, as Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clash in a high-stakes rematch for the undisputed heavyweight crown.
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Dubois was routinely feinted out of position by Usyk in the first fight, forced into compromised positions. Usyk saw the patterns quickly: After Dubois would throw, he often would reset his position and stance with a subtle bounce in place, a rhythmic tell that became a green light signal for Usyk to counter.
While other aspects of his boxing game may still need a polish, there is one thing for sure – Daniel Dubois packs a wallop. The hulking Londoner has been knocking men out for savage fun since he got started in the sport with 21 of his 22 professional victories ending before the final bell.
The Ukrainian's training partner explains what makes him such a force of nature ahead of rematch with Daniel Dubois this weekend