Daniel Dubois has transformed into Superman ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch at Wembley, writes JEFF POWELL
The Clarke Kent of Dynamite Daniel's younger years has transitioned into Superman.
He nigh on flew into the temporary ring in the packed Boxpark fun and booze hub on Wembley Way.
He bounced about the canvas like that cat on a hot tin roof and had the crowd a-jumping to his yells of confidence that he will end Usyk's unbeaten reign as the heavyweight of the century.
The Ukrainian ring master was buzzing too but used the burst of exercise to re-rehearse in shadow boxing the upward punching he used to great effect in defeating the three British giants; Anthony Joshua twice, Tyson Fury twice and Dubois in their first fight. For Usyk that was enough said.
Maybe take it a tad easier on the energy Daniel. There are still two days, a media conference and the weigh in to go before the biggest night of his life.
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