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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
‘Doesn't make sense' – Joseph Parker has theory for Daniel Dubois' last-minute withdrawal as Brit gears up to face Usyk
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JOSEPH PARKER can't help but feel the timing of his fight with Daniel Dubois falling through was a tad suspicious. The resurgent New Zealander was set to challenge Triple D for the IBF heavyweight title on a stacked Saudi Arabia card in February. 5 Joseph Parker was set to face Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title in February Credit: GETTY 5 But Dubois pulled out of their Saudi showdown just days before they were set to throw heavy leather Credit: GETTY 5 Parker can't help but think Oleksandr Usyk's callouts had something to do with Dubois' withdrawal Credit: GETTY But his shot at becoming a two-time heavyweight champion was agonisingly ripped away from him just days before the Riyadh rumble as Dubois was struck down by a viral infection. Dubois, 27, insists he pulled out of the desert dust-up on doctor's orders. Although Parker, who ended up fighting Martin Bakole, can't help but think Oleksandr Usyk's calls for an undisputed straightener may have played a small role in the Brit's withdrawal. Speaking exclusively to SunSport thanks to Casino Hawks, the 33-year-old said of the fight falling through: "I was left in the dark. READ MORE BOXING NEWS CHARR BLIMEY Anthony Joshua faces off with ex-champ who survived assassination attempt "I guess you can't really [doubt him]. I mean, you just got to take his word for it, you know. "He wasn't feeling the best and he pulled out of the fight. "It just doesn't make sense, though, that Usyk was calling him out all week and then he pulled out of the fight. "And then now, they've made this big fight." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 5 Dubois will challenge pound-for-pound king Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles in a historic unification bout at Wembley on July 19. And although he still has his suspicions about Dubois' pulling out, Parker won't continue to beat a dead horse. Fans hail brilliant moment stunned Joseph Parker discovers he's fighting Bakole He continued: "If a man says he's sick, he's sick. I've just got to take him for his word." Parker is seemingly in pole position to face the winner of the July joust as he's the mandatory challenger for the WBO strap he held for just under a year and a half. But he's refusing to count his chickens before they hatch, saying: "I know Frank Warren said a few things that I might be next to fight for undisputed unification. "But there were no discussions. And for me, it's just words at the moment. "It'd be nice to get something in writing and to get something solid. But at the moment, it's just words. "If it can happen, I'll be extremely over the moon."
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
I sparred Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois - here's who wins the rematch
The pair are set to go head-to-head for a second time at Wembley Stadium in July and many within the sport are now giving their official predictions for the mouthwatering clash Martin Bakole has thrown his support behind Oleksandr Usyk, backing the Ukrainian to beat Daniel Dubois again in their upcoming rematch later this summer. Last month, it was confirmed that the two heavyweight stars would square off for the second time at Wembley Stadium in London on July 29, with all four world titles up for grabs. Their first encounter took place in 2023 where the Ukrainian emerged victorious by stopping the Brit towards the end of the dust-up, despite Dubois having knocked Usyk down earlier. However, much to the frustration of 'Triple D,' the shot was later deemed a low blow. With the rematch now set, Bakole - who claims to have beat both fighters in sparring - has tipped Usyk to emerge victorious. "Usyk, except me, beats everyone. Deontay Wilder I think is done," he confidently stated. "Usyk is a boxing man, boxing brain, boxing movement, I don't think no one will stop him right now expect Martin Bakole. I know why I am saying that because I learn boxing from my brother, a southpaw, I know how to stop and cut off the ring. But Daniel Dubois doesn't. "I was expecting Usyk to get beat by 'The Gypsy King' but I was shocked he beat 'The Gypsy King' twice. Joshua is good, tough guy, but he doesn't know how to cut the ring. Daniel Dubois will never change, he will just keep his style, but Usyk is [better] than him and will beat him." Speaking ahead of the rematch, Usyk said: "I'm grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship. Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt - now I want it back." Meanwhile, the British fighter Dubois declared: "This is the fight I wanted and demanded and now I get my chance for revenge against Oleksandr Usyk. I should have won the first fight and was denied by the judgement of the referee, so I will make no mistake this time around in front of my people at the national stadium in my home city." Dubois added: "I am a superior and more dangerous fighter now and Usyk will find this out for himself on July 19. I would like to thank my promoter Frank for making this happen for me and I intend to repay him by becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world." Usyk comes into the showdown off of back-to-back victories over Tyson Fury, while Dubois' last ring appearance saw him triumph over Anthony Joshua in September. 'Triple D' had been scheduled to face Joseph Parker earlier in the year but had to pull out after falling ill just a few days before the fight. Tensions flared between Dubois and Usyk during a heated face-off in London last month, with 'Triple D' shoving his longtime adversary. The animosity escalated further when Dubois' trainer, Don Charles, launched a scathing verbal attack on Usyk, accusing him of deceiving the boxing world during their 2023 bout in Poland. "The actions you did that night, you've heard of the Oscars? You should've won an Oscar," said Charles. "You conned the referee, you conned us and you conned the boxing world. You pride yourself as a God-fearing man – 'Thou shalt not lie' – so I question what kind of God do you worship? The God has summoned you for our son Daniel Dubois to get revenge on you."
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Oleksandr Usyk 'targets Jake Paul fight' after Daniel Dubois showdown
The Ukrainian insists he has not got long left in combat sports but is open to major fights, including a showdown with Paul inside the octagon Oleksandr Usyk 's long-time friend Sergey Lapin has hinted that the Ukrainian is open to fighting Jake Paul in MMA after his blockbuster contest with Daniel Dubois. Usyk is scheduled to face Dubois once again on July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London. The pair first met back in 2023, with the Ukrainian emerging victorious by stopping the Brit in the latter stages. The dust-up wasn't without its drama though after Dubois sent 'The Cat' crashing to the canvas in round five, but the knockdown was deemed a low blow - much to the frustration of the Brit. With Usyk in the twilight years of his career, the 38-year-old has revealed he has two more boxing fights in him before hanging up his gloves once and for all. Should he come away unscathed against Dubois, the Ukrainian is open to a third fight with bitter rival Tyson Fury. However, a potential clash with Paul in the octagon is potentially on the cards and it is a fight the fans would love to see, according to Lapin. In an interview with Norske Bettingsider, he said: "The Jake Paul fight is a great show. Imagine the announcement - an undisputed boxing champion stepping into the cage to fight under MMA rules against a guy who's beaten several MMA fighters in the boxing ring. That would be something fans would love to see. "We would need to completely restructure our training camp - bring in wrestling and kickboxing experts to master the techniques needed for the cage. But we saw the reaction from Jake Paul's team - they're into the idea. Usyk said, 'Why not? It's cool - I love challenges.' He even mentioned he used to wrestle and take part in hand-to-hand combat as a kid. It would be a great fight in the cage." Despite his eagerness to fight the 'Problem Child, Lapin insists that Usyk is solely focused on his upcoming showdown with Dubois this summer. "But right now, our main focus is the undisputed fight on July 19 in London. After that, we'll revisit discussions with Jake Paul's team," Lapin continued. "Daniel Dubois is a good young guy with a strong punch, but that's where it ends for him. A heavy punch is his main asset. He is a one trick pony. He's had a couple of decent fights, I was even present at his bout against AJ, but let's be honest, Dubois didn't win that fight, AJ simply lost it. "When you turn to Usyk, he's all about speed, agile footwork, superb boxing lineage, and his timing is impeccable. Boxing is akin to rapid-fire chess – in order to triumph, you've got to anticipate your adversary. With Usyk having scouted Dubois before, he's keyed in on all his aces and faults. Anticipate a mental tussle, with big-hitter Daniel potentially finding himself in a bind, itching to find an exit from the ring due to the colossal pressure he'll certainly face. "Afterwards, if he still has the desire and ability to continue, why stop ? At 38, that's a normal age in the heavyweight division, as long as you stay in shape, your defence is strong, and you don't take a lot of damage. His condition is excellent. We have a great team - the internal team alone consists of 14 people: doctors, massage therapists, rehab specialists, dietitians, a strength coach, boxing coaches, and more. "We've built not just a team, but an entire institute focused on health, brain and body development, and rejuvenation. Usyk has the motivation to make history by becoming a three-time undisputed champion. That's worth pursuing. There's no reason to think about retirement now. Let's take it step by step - this has been a long, fascinating journey, and it will end only when Usyk decides it's time. Age doesn't matter in that sense." Paul himself is also open to the idea after revealing he is still planning to crossover to MMA in the near future. In January 2023, the 'Problem Child' signed a multi-fight deal compete in MMA under the PFL banner. As of yet, he is yet to make his debut in the SmartCage, but has promised that he will start training soon. "Yeah, I want to be like Holly (Holm) here and test my skills in the cage," he declared when questioned about his future MMA plans. "That's something I'm super, super interested in, and I think it would be a very, very big spectacle. Nate Diaz is still ducking, but we would need to find the right opponent. [Oleksandr] Usyk, maybe."
The Sun
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
‘He's the king slayer' – Lennox Lewis names only heavyweight capable of beating Oleksandr Usyk
LENNOX LEWIS claimed there is only one "king slayer" capable of beating Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk is 23-0 with undisputed titles at cruiserweight and heavyweight - beating both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury twice. He also stopped Daniel Dubois in 2023 but only after low-blow controversy in round five. Usyk hit the floor after the referee deemed a blow to be below the belt - but Dubois has always maintained it was a legal shot. He eventually lost in nine rounds but has built himself back up to win the IBF title - knocking out AJ in September. And Lewis - Britain's last undisputed heavyweight champ - has backed Dubois to beat Usyk in their July 19 rematch at Wembley. He told Queensberry: 'I'm thinking he's ready. He's been through the trials and tribulations. "He's the king slayer. He's got the power. He's been there before. He was just there, he knocked [Usyk] down, so he knows what he needs to do. "It would be great for him to do it, another man from Great Britain. It's not an easy task, but he's definitely the man that can go through with it. "He's done the work. He's gone through the pedigree. He's a certified world champion and I think he has big hopes on doing it. He's going to do it.' 4 Usyk, 38, became the heavyweight division's first four-belt undisputed champ after beating Fury, 36, last May. But he had to vacate the IBF version to proceed with his December rematch against Fury - which he won on points. Dubois, 27, was meanwhile elevated from interim to full champ and defended it with his KO over Joshua, 35, at Wembley. 4
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bayou Jack residents frustrated with issues with poor services and enforcement
IBERIA PARISH, La. () — Bayou Jack residents in Iberia Parish say the community has the slogan 'Like Being Bayouself.' They say it is very fitting because they believe parish government has forgotten about them and left them to fend for themselves. 'Been fighting this over two years now. Just this mess. They won't help us back here. We are the last on every list they got. If there is a list and we are on it, we the last ones,' said long time Bayou Jack resident Henry Dubois. Multiple residents say issues of roads, crime, dumping, R1-zone conflicts along with unwanted visitors have been problems they wanted addressed by the parish for years. Michael Charpentier is another long-time resident like Dubois. They say they are seeing the decline in their once beautiful community. They spoke on a situation where paperwork with classified tax documents such as social security numbers were thrown in a cane field. They believe people are doing this in their community because of the lack of enforcement. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'The people have been complaining about this garbage in the trash and the lack of services from our government for over two years. Why are they dumping it here? It's Dodge City back here. It's wide open,' said Charpentier. Bayou Jack is a residential neighborhood that has provided the Louisiana bayou experience for generations. So much so that short term rentals are popping up to profit off of it. Residents believe since they have come, the issues have started. 'We have people going up and down the street at all times of the night and never had that before,' Dubois said. 'There is so much traffic on this road, I got more than highway 90.' There is no ordinance in Iberia Parish for regulating short term rentals currently in place, but District 10 Councilman Brock Pellerin says he's addressing the issues residents are having. It is up to parish administration to take action. 'All of the issues, the short-term rental and the zoning issues have been turned over to the administration months ago, and here we are and still nothing has been done,' said Pellerin. 'Every time I have the administration of the response is we are working on it. As for residents back there. I can feel their frustration that they feel nothing's getting done. Look, government moves slow. We all know that. But on some of these issues, I think we can move a little bit faster on them.' Combating mental health with the help of your diet Migrants deported to South Sudan in violation of court order, attorneys say Bayou Jack residents frustrated with issues with poor services and enforcement A Cold Front May Bring Lower Humidity Wednesday, Rain Chances Remain Low… Beyond the Jersey: Blue Chippers Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
