Frank Warren Pushes for Dubois vs. Usyk Bout to Be Declared a No-Contest in Pursuit of Rematch
Boxing promoter Frank Warren has initiated an appeal to overturn the result of Daniel Dubois' world heavyweight title loss to Oleksandr Usyk. During their bout in Poland, Dubois managed to knock down Usyk in the fifth round, but the hit was ruled a low blow. This decision allowed Usyk, the Ukrainian boxer, a recovery period, after which he defeated the London-based Dubois in the ninth round. The World Boxing Association (WBA) acknowledged receiving the appeal. Dubois' team has formally appealed the result of the August 26 bout where he faced a knockout defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Wroclaw, Poland. Now that the WBA has the appeal, it will be reviewed in accordance with our regulations. All decisions regarding this matter will be taken under WBA guidelines and announced properly.
“The WBA, now that it has received a formal appeal from Dubois’ team, will proceed with a review as per the regulations. “Any decision made regarding this situation will be made under WBA rules and communicated in a timely and appropriate manner.”Luis Pabon, the referee from Puerto Rico, provided Usyk with nearly four minutes of recovery time after the controversial blow. Dubois and his team maintain the hit was legitimate, as it seemed to connect at the champion's belt line. After the match, Dubois, feeling exhausted and defeated by Usyk, did not participate in the post-fight press event. During this event, both Warren and Dubois' coach, Don Charles, expressed their disagreements with the referee's call. Regardless of the WBA's final decision on the match's outcome, Dubois and his team are hopeful that, at the very least, a direct rematch will be sanctioned to address the prevailing disputes.
