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Derek Chisora's Warning to Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois Ignored Insights on Usyk Unheeded?
Derek Chisora, reflecting on his clash against Oleksandr Usyk in 2020, revealed insights about facing the technical prowess of the Ukrainian southpaw, insights he claims he shared with both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, but they didn't heed his advice.
Chisora's showdown against Usyk tested the mettle of the then-newcomer to the heavyweight division, resulting in a hard-fought battle where Usyk secured a unanimous points decision victory. Usyk subsequently triumphed over Joshua in two encounters, claiming and retaining three of the four world titles, before facing and defeating Daniel Dubois via stoppage earlier this year.
In an interview with Up Front with Simon Jordan, Chisora asserted that he advised both Joshua and Dubois on how to combat Usyk, emphasizing the importance of fitness and leveraging their size against the elusive Ukrainian. However, according to Chisora, his counsel went unheeded by both fighters.
Chisora highlighted a critical aspect of facing Usyk, pointing out that when Usyk moves his hand up and down, opponents find themselves in trouble, suggesting an opening for hitting back. He recounted knocking Usyk down during their bout but claimed it wasn't officially acknowledged.
Despite his advice going disregarded, Chisora commended Usyk, acknowledging his exceptional skill and labeling him as an incredible fighter. He emphasized the importance of not allowing Usyk to dictate the fight, as letting him showcase his prowess could result in domination over opponents.
As the heavyweight landscape gears up for Tyson Fury's clash against Usyk for the undisputed title on February 17, 2024, Chisora's advice remains a point of intrigue. Whether Fury will take heed of Chisora's insights into combating Usyk's style will soon unfold in what promises to be an epic showdown for boxing fans worldwide.