Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Usyk vs. Daniel Raphael Dubois II

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Mar 3, 2025.


The Cat or Triple D (aka Dynamite)?

Poll closed Jul 19, 2025.

  1. Usyk on points

    52 vote(s)
    35.4%

  2. Usyk by stoppage

    68 vote(s)
    46.3%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Dubois on points

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Dubois by stoppage

    27 vote(s)
    18.4%
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  1. Kiwi Fish

    Kiwi Fish Active Member Full Member

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    Its just funny seeing all this exact same stuff again after the build up to the Parker fight, just doesn't have the same impact anymore.
     
    Kiwi Fish, Jul 15, 2025
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  2. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    That Proppa Boxing video came up in my recommendations but I haven't watched it. I will do so in a bit

    Yes, I've noticed this before re. how Dubois treats Charles. He was even rudely ignoring Charles' instructions in the corner at one point during the Hrgovic fight, instead looking out to his father seated ringside to listen to him

    I'm not sure Dubois elbowed Charles because he was intimidated by Usyk's ice cold demeanour or because he felt uncomfortable for whatever reason. He might just've been angered by members of Usyk's team taunting him and his roid rage kicked in (I'm only half joking about that) :lol:

    I did notice Dubois take a deep breath just before they faced off though. Even if he was a bit nervous there I don't think it matters because he's obviously so much bigger and more powerful, younger than Usyk and he's going to be throwing bombs with mean intentions trying to take Usyk's head off from the outset and Usyk in Dubois' own words is an ''old man'' so once the first bell rings nerves won't be a factor and he will be extremely dangerous and fired up by the home support regardless.

    The nerves might become a factor if things start to go badly wrong for him and he starts to gas in the second half of the fight (albeit he actually has a very good gas tank and can maintain a high work rate throwing his bombs throughout) and he is put in a situation where he has to really doubt himself again
     
    Serge, Jul 16, 2025
    Serge, Jul 16, 2025
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  3. AdamT

    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    There is a major strength for Dubois and it's his mentality. the lift may not go to the top floor and it can help him prepare
    Any other fighter who loses a one sided fight will most likely be mentally scarred and it would affect their confidence, no matte what bravado they talk

    Daniel seems pretty low IQ and would fit in well in the caveman days. He would happily venture into the cave next door hit you over the head with a club and drag your missus back to his for a feast

    But seriously he reminds of Rocky from the first film and I think he doesn't understand that losing the first fight so comprehensively means he is the underdog here. I think he can brush it off and really believes he will win.

    unfortunately for DD, reality will set in pretty fast and by rounds 5-6 he will know he is in over his head again
     
    AdamT, Jul 16, 2025
    AdamT, Jul 16, 2025
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  4. Special K

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    He certainly looked uncomfortable. He couldn’t wait to get out of there.
     
    Special K, Jul 16, 2025
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  5. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Exactly eighteen percent of respondents backing Dubois with a 139 member turnout.

    Poll currently 114-25 (62) in Usyk's favor.
     
    IntentionalButt, Jul 17, 2025
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  6. rapscalion

    rapscalion Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Usyk by decision 8-4 or better
     
    rapscalion, Jul 17, 2025
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  7. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    IntentionalButt, Jul 18, 2025
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  8. Overseas

    Overseas Member of the Intelligentsia Full Member

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    IMO none of this matters.
    Pre-AJ, remember Don Charles missing for the week and people guessing there were issues in camp?
    Kabayel saying Bakole “asked for too much money” and everyone saying he was ducking until Kabayel beat Zhang and Bakole had a terrible run?
    It’s result-based confirmation bias and I think almost none of the buildup will have an actual impact on the fight.
     
    Overseas, Jul 18, 2025
    Overseas, Jul 18, 2025
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  9. Special K

    Special K Member Full Member

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    Okey dokey mate. We all take different things from the build ups. That’s what makes it interesting.
    I’ve seen that Dubois looks shook and I think his bravado is false. All will be revealed tomorrow.
    Enjoy the fight.
     
    Special K, Jul 18, 2025
    Special K, Jul 18, 2025
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  10. NullaLexInk

    NullaLexInk Sometimes a fella's just gotta be movin' on Full Member

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    :deal:
     
    NullaLexInk, Jul 19, 2025
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  11. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    "New and improved Dubois! He is more confident! He will be more aggressive!"

    Eat ****! It was all smoke and mirrors. 0 actual improvements since the first fight.

    What a fun fight tho. Dubois, to his credit, did try harder this time, and it made for a better fight.
     
    Badbot, Jul 19, 2025
    Badbot, Jul 19, 2025
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  12. Mark Anthony

    Mark Anthony Internet virgin Full Member

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    Mark Anthony, Jul 20, 2025
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  13. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Remembered when Usyk dropped the WBO belt for his children to fight over. Now he wanted it back in the collection
     
    thehook13, Jul 20, 2025
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