Oleksandr Usyk makes a bold confession about ‘print’ a week from Daniel Dubois Rematch

It is exactly 22 months since it all started. Oleksandr usykThe then undisputed heavyweight champion, had just obtained his second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua in 2022. At the same time, Daniel Dubois still tried to bounce back from his first career loss to Joe Joyce two years earlier. In the end, their paths crossed in the Wroclaw stage in Poland, making it a theater for a collision that would cause controversy and fuel expectation for their Rematch of July 19 in Wembley Stadium.

Usyk, when he has a heavyweight unification, was confronted with a determined ‘DDD’ that refused to withdraw. While Usyk largely controlled the fight, the fifth round became a flash point then Daniel Dubois Landed a shot that sent the Ukrainian Southpaw to the canvas, which was then ruled by the referee. Although Usyk eventually recovered and would win with the ninth round knockout, the debate has since existed. What if the referee had not paused the promotion? What if the thrust was considered legal?

That persistent tension is exactly why they meet again. Daniel Dubois, now 27, has grown like a hunter, and many believe that he has a legitimate shot in the Rematch. But Oleksandr UsyK is aimed at approving the chapter and silencing any remaining doubt. So, with Fight Night approaching, the Ukrainian champion made a daring explanation about pressure only a week before the Rematch.

To Instagram, Oleksandr usyk took a photo of himself that looked torn, shirtless in blue shorts, with the caption that read: “Pressure does not exist if you make it.” Although the 38-year-old more focused and physically impressive than ever seems, the 22-2 boxer also prepares to stop where he hurts.

In a recent episode of BricksDubois sat down with host Nabeel Mussarat to discuss his mentality that went into the Rematch. Reflective at the controversial moment of their first fight in 2023, the Dynamite said, “He [Oleksandr Usyk] Did not even act when they delayed it. You could see it on the floor. His whole body vibrated. He was convulsive. “ The 22-2 hunter insisted that although Usyk may have tried to play down the incident, the damage was real. “I didn’t finish the job as I should have, but yes, that’s it.”

This time Daniel Dubois seems determined to complete what he started, without any controversy. And although Usyk has shown almost flawless in his rise due to the heavyweight ranks, he recently admitted that he had one important vulnerability. So, what is one weakness that the Ukrainian champion openly recognized?

Play fun? Nobody does it like Oleksandr usyk

In anticipation of his long -awaited confrontation with the British challenger, Oleksandr Usyk sat down for an interview with Dazn Boxing, where he might have unveiled his greatest weakness. Surprisingly, it had nothing to do with physical limitations, technical errors or even the body photos that many assume they give him problems. Instead, USYK shared something unexpected and deeply personal.

“My weakness, I love people,” Oleksandr Usyk said during the interview. “I love my opponent.” It is a rare mentality in a sport that is built on brutality, but Usyk completely embraces it. However, he admitted that he admitted an exception, former WBO Cruiserweight champion Marco Huck. Their only meeting came on 9 September 2017 in Berlin, Germany, during the quarterfinals of the World Boxing Super Series Cruiserweight Tournament.

In that match, Usyk Huck surpassed the opening bell, using his characteristic footwork, speed and sharp puncture to keep the German on the back foot. Despite the resilience of Huck, the 23-0 boxer finally closed the show with a 10th round knockout. Even now, Usyk has resentment, revealing during the interview, ‘Only one of [my] Opponents I don’t like, it’s Marco Huck. “

When asked why, Oleksandr did not stop USYK. “Yes, villain. Because this man says bad words for my mom. Listen, it’s bad,” He explained. With that in mind, Daniel Dubois may want to take care of his garbage conversation. And even if he tries to rattle Usyk, history suggests that it can work counterproductively, just like for Huck. So the question is: will Oleksandr Usyk rise again on top and beat Dubois in their rematch? What do you think?