The Dubois that faced Joshua could give Usyk serious problems

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  1. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    If Dubois bum rushes Usyk like he did Joshua he could do something in the first few rounds.

    I would rather see Usyk-Dubois II then Usyk-Parker. Dubois is a much more confident fighter. We know Usyk would win an easy decision against Parker. Usyk is the better boxer, won't get into a firefight with Parker (would probably win that type of fight anyway) but Usyk versus a more confident Dubois is more interesting fight.
     
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  2. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It would be a Dubois filled with self assurance this time around and like most sports at the highest level, boxing is 80% above the shoulders.
     
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  3. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Without that WBO ref Dubios gets his legit knockdown from a belly button shot and Usykl has to get up from it whilst shaking.

    Usyk does seem confident in beating Dubious in a rematch...plenty of adjustments and Dubious was having trouble lining him up just as AJ did...and Dubious will gas down the stretch but maybe they can find him some chernobly beef this time.
     
  4. Tyson379

    Tyson379 Active Member Full Member

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    It wasn't a legit knockdown

    But if Dubois could hunt the body (or feign there) and go for the head Usyk could be in serious trouble. Dubois is the only fighter RN that could have Usyk in serious trouble. You could say Kabayel but I think Dubois is a better version of him.
     
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  5. Kiwi_in_America

    Kiwi_in_America The Tuaminator Full Member

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    I disagree

    Dubois will be affected by all the talk that he "Ducked" Parker

    It will affect his confidence and overshadow him vs. Usyk

    Usyk by TKO once again
     
  6. chairmanpow

    chairmanpow New Member Full Member

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    I doubt it. Usyk will not back up in a straight line with no head movement and his hands down if Dubois bum rushes him.
     
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  7. MrPook

    MrPook Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Dubois is starting to become more and more like Joshua. Very dangerous when on form but you are just waiting for his next loss coming sooner rather then later. Also he is overprotected by his promoter getting every single opportunity that other fighters don’t get. I want to be a fan, but he got to fight Parker next or I am getting very annoyed.
     
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    ellerbe Loyal Member Full Member

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    Cmon Pook.
     
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    jmb1356 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Yeah because Usyk is the exact same as Joshua isn’t he?
     
  10. Philosopher

    Philosopher Active Member Full Member

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    I can see this argument. You aren't outboxing Usyk, and he's only looked uncomfortable when under sustained pressure. AJ had him worried in fight two for a round or so, 8th maybe, can't remember, and Fury similarly in their first fight. Old Del roughhoused him and ironically that is the least comfortable he's looked in an admittedly early fight at the weight. I do wonder if he will finally be beaten, and beaten up by a lesser boxer and father time. Dubois now applys educated pressure and has always had good feet. He controls space well and cuts off the ring well if he can back his opponent up. And he hits hard. Consistently. I'd take Usyk to box his ears off ten times out of ten. But in a pressure type fight, banged to the head and body, hit with elbows and head, constant heavy handed pressure at his age? Dan can't outbox him. But I wonder if he can run him over. Hard to outbox a truck, and hard to get out of its way if you don't have the same powers of observation or speed as you used too...


    All of the above is an unlikely scenario I grant you, but I think Dubois has the biggest chance of beating Usyk out of all the 'contenders', and whilst it's implausible, it's not impossible...
     
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  11. kirk

    kirk l l l Staff Member

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    Usyk from their first fight beats any DD that shows up.

    Next time they fight will be two years later with Usyk clearly past his best and he will eventually lose one of these fights against someone he would have beaten just two years ago, so at this point I can see multiple fighters beating an usyk that happens to have an old performance that night.
     
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    AdamT Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    That knockdown was legit, I'm not letting you worshippers brain wash me no more

    Dubois already knocked him out hitting him on his belly button. Although usyk is better, daniel proved he could knock him out

    In my eyes daniel beat him and it's my opinion
    Let's see if usyk can do it without the cards stacked on his deck this time
     
  13. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Watch boxing long enough and you know that when a fighter wins by stoppage, it's likely to repeat UNLESS something big has happened to shake up the dynamic. Dubois beating an overrated Joshua isn't that.
     
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    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ignore him. He's in a very bad place right now.
     
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    Vic925 New Member banned Full Member

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    usyk is not a glass jawed oaf like Fury , he will find a way to beat one dimensional juiced up mental midget Dubuis again.