'Somebody is Getting Knocked Out' - Derek Chisora Makes Last Minute Prediction for Usyk vs Dubois Fight
Oleksandr Usyk is gearing up for his second defense of the WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles against Daniel Dubois in Poland tonight. Interestingly, former opponent Derek Chisora has made a bold prediction ahead of this clash. Usyk faced Chisora in only his second heavyweight fight after transitioning from the cruiserweight division, where he had held the undisputed championship. The fight against Chisora was a closely contested affair, with Usyk ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory. However, Usyk recently stirred the pot by suggesting he intentionally made the fight appear more challenging than it was, aiming to entice Anthony Joshua into a title bout. Chisora responded to Usyk's comments during an interview with Boxing King Media. He expressed his puzzlement over Usyk's remarks, highlighting that after their bout, Usyk's team acknowledged Chisora's victory. Despite this discrepancy, Chisora maintains a sporting attitude about the decision.
“I don’t know [what to make of those comments] because when we left the ring the whole Usyk team said that I won the fight, even he knew I won the fight and then they gave it to him, but it’s okay, we don’t mind.”When asked to provide a prediction for the upcoming Usyk vs. Dubois fight, Chisora refrained from selecting a winner but emphasized one certain outcome: a knockout.
“Somebody is getting knocked out.”While many observers in the boxing world might not be giving the young British fighter, Dubois, more than a slim chance against the highly skilled two-division champion Usyk, Dubois draws confidence from his impressive knockout record. With 18 knockouts in 19 victories, his punching power is unquestionable, even though he suffered a lone defeat against Joe Joyce in 2020. Notably, there won't be a rematch clause in this fight, as Dubois holds a mandatory challenger status. This implies that the victor will be free to defend their titles against a new contender. Among those contenders, the IBF's top-ranked fighter, Filip Hrgovic, is next in line. Yet, boxing fans are undoubtedly hoping for a showdown between the winner and Tyson Fury, which could potentially pave the way for an undisputed champion in the heavyweight division. Mark your calendars for the Usyk vs. Dubois match on August 26, scheduled to take place at Poland's Tarczynski Arena. The event will be available for live viewing in the UK on TNT Sports pay-per-view.
