Piers Morgan Uncensored "I'm Ready For WAR" Oleksandr Uysk vs Daniel Dubois
May 2, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist from Ukraine, faces off against British powerhouse Daniel Dubois, known for his knockout capability. As they gear up for their grueling fight, Usyk reflects on his roots and the enduring impact of the war in Ukraine, while Dubois recounts his intense training regimen enforced by his father. Humorous anecdotes pepper the seriousness of their rivalry, including Usyk's revelation about the hardest punch he's ever taken—not from Dubois!
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Dubois' Intense Knuckle Training
- Daniel Dubois trained rigorously from childhood, doing four hours of knuckle push-ups without breaks as part of his father's tough regime.
- He views the physical marks on his knuckles as badges of strength and tools of his boxing trade.
Usyk's Push Into Boxing
- Oleksandr Usyk's father, a former wrestler, pushed him into boxing despite his initial love for football.
- Usyk experienced intense early suffering in boxing, including his nose bleeding the first time he trained.
Controversy Over Low Blow Punch
- In their first fight, Dubois landed a punch on Usyk's belt line that caused a controversial knockdown lasting about two minutes.
- Usyk stated the punch was not clean and was a deliberate low blow, while Dubois insists it was legal and legitimate.