Oleksandr Usyk's sights are firmly set on facing the winner of Saturday night’s IBF heavyweight title clash between champion Daniel Dubois and former WBO titleholder Joseph Parker. According to Usyk, his own team is nearly torn on who will come out on top. They’re giving Dubois a slight 52 percent chance over Parker’s 48. This fight carries huge implications, since the winner is likely next in line to meet Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles later this year.
You might remember that Dubois has been talking about getting another shot at Usyk ever since he felt he was "cheated" out of a knockout in their August 2023 meeting. He’s also riding high after a crushing KO of Anthony Joshua, so his confidence is through the roof. Meanwhile, Parker has much more experience, plus a nice streak of his own, including wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang. Whichever man prevails, Usyk says he has no issues squaring off with either.
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Plenty of fans are split, just like Usyk’s team. Dubois brings huge power and a younger edge, while Parker’s ring savvy and big-name victories make him a serious threat. Could this fight go the distance, or will it end in a late stoppage?
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