WROCŁAW, Poland — Ukraine’s unified WBA/WBO/IBF world champion, Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), places his heavyweight {hardware} on the road towards London’s Daniel Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) this Saturday, Aug. 26 at Tarczyński Area Wrocław in Wroclaw, Poland.
Usyk will make the second protection of his unified crown after transferring as much as heavyweight in 2019 following a historic run to the undisputed cruiserweight championship. Usyk defeated reigning champion Anthony Joshua by unanimous choice in September 2021 and prevailed by cut up choice final August of their rematch. Dubois has gained 4 fights by stoppage since a TKO loss to countryman Joe Joyce in 2020.
Usyk-Dubois will stream dwell and solely within the U.S. on ESPN+ as a particular one-fight broadcast beginning at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. Ring walks are anticipated shortly thereafter.
At Thursday’s press convention, that is what the fighters needed to say:
Oleksandr Usyk
“My preparation is all good. We did loads of work with swimming. We performed soccer. We danced.”
“I’m grateful to my crew, my household, my spouse. I’m grateful to my nation and to Ukrainian troopers.”
Daniel Dubois
“I’m prepared. I’ve suffered by coaching camp. I’ve finished all of that. I’m prepared now. I’ve ready. I’ve left no stone unturned. I’m prepared. I’m assured. I’m able to go proper now.”
Saturday, August 26
ESPN+ (5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT)
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois, 12 rounds, Usyk’s WBA/WBO/IBF Heavyweight World Titles
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