Oleksandr Usyk accused of cheating
It’s easy to overlook that Oleksandr Usyk is the reigning world heavyweight champion. While names like Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and more recently Daniel Dubois often dominate media coverage, Usyk remains the man to beat in the division.
One of Usyk’s toughest challenges since moving to heavyweight came against Daniel Dubois in August last year. During that fight, Dubois landed a shot that the referee ruled as low, granting Usyk time to recover. Many observers believed the punch was legitimate and argued that Usyk should have received a ten-count to see if he could continue. Instead, he took his time and came back strong, winning by knockout in the ninth round.
Since then, Dubois has made headlines by knocking out Anthony Joshua, reestablishing his name in the heavyweight title picture. The question now arises: will Daniel Dubois face Oleksandr Usyk again?
Adding fuel to this rivalry, Dubois’ trainer, Don Charles, has launched a scathing attack on Usyk, labeling him a cheat for his reaction to the punch during their last bout. In an interview with talkSPORT, Charles expressed his feelings bluntly, stating, “Everything was stacked against us. This is actually personal. Mr. Usyk is fake. He’s an exceptional boxer, a masterful talent, but he’s also a liar and a cheat. He claims to be a God-fearing man, but if you believe in the same God that I do, one of the ten commandments is you cannot cheat. If you worship God, then you should not act the way he did when Daniel dropped him—he deserves an Oscar for that performance.”
These strong words from Charles indicate his belief that Usyk exaggerated the impact of the punch, potentially costing Dubois the win. Regardless of opinions on the comments, they are sure to escalate tensions between the two as they look toward a possible rematch.
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