With just two weeks to go until the first bell, David Haye has offered his view on the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk.
This second fight between these two heavyweights comes two years after their first, when Usyk won by KO in the 9th round but not before being down on the canvas from an attempted body shot.
It was ruled low, which meant Usyk was given plenty of time to recover, but could be a blueprint for ‘DDD’ if the IBF champion is to claim the other three belts off Usyk and become undisputed champion.
Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, Haye outlined that he thinks now is the time Dubois could spring an upset, but still suggested Usyk could well get another career win.
“I think if ever there is a chance to beat someone like Usyk it’s now with the momentum he’s got, at home. He’s got everything in his favour. Usyk has nothing to gain really cause he’s already beat him but he’s done the same with Fury and Joshua, given them both rematches and was better the sound time round so I’m really intrigued by this fight.
“Everyone’s going to be behind Daniel Dubois, he’s a great guy, straight down the line, but he’s fighting a wizard, he’s fighting someone who doesn’t know what it’s like to lose so I wouldn’t be surprised if we get another Usyk victory but I wouldn’t be surprised if Usyk started to show signs of age. He’s pristine, but there’s a lot of miles on the clock.”
The winner will have mandatory challengers to deal with, while former Usyk victim Tyson Fury has also stated he would love to come out of retirement for one more go at Usyk were he to win.