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6 days ago
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Rewatch Usyk v Dubois 2 weigh-in as Briton heavier man
Update: Date: 16:10 BST Title: See you tomorrow Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Next stop... Wembley Stadium! The talking and the weighing in is over and now we're ready for Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois to come to blows with undisputed on the line. Join us tomorrow from 20:00 BST as we build up to the huge fight and you can even listen to the action unfold on BBC Radio 5 Live. We'll also have highlights from the fight on Sunday. What a treat for you. Get your rest this evening because you'll need it for tomorrow night. See you then. Update: Date: 16:09 BST Title: Relive the weigh-in Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 For those of you who love watching weigh-ins, you can relive what just happened in north London by clicking on the 'watch & listen' tab at the top of this page. Enjoy. Update: Date: 16:05 BST Title: The two-time undisputed club Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Only three fighters in men's boxing history have entered the four-belt undisputed club twice. America's Terence Crawford and Japan's Naoya Inoue join Oleksandr Usyk in that very club but the difference is Ukraine's Usyk is looking to achieve this for a third time. The best ever? Update: Date: 16:03 BST Title: Methods of victory Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Daniel Dubois hits hard, very hard. 95% of his 22 wins have come by way of knockout and he'll pose a huge threat to Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. Usyk, on the other hand, has gone the distance in 39% of his 23 victories and is much more experienced when it comes to going 12 rounds. Update: Date: 16:01 BST Title: The fight comes next Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 The next time Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois come face-to-face, they'll be in the centre of the ring at Wembley Stadium. Can't wait! Update: Date: 15:58 BST Title: 'Seize the moment' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 This is it for Daniel Dubois. Can he do what no man has managed and topple Oleksandr Usyk in a professional boxing fight? With the title of undisputed on the line, Dubois is ready to go from the first bell. "As soon as the first bell rings my whole approach is just to seek and destroy and bring chaos and get the victory - seize the moment," Dubois said. Update: Date: 15:56 BST Title: Usyk applies huge pressure Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 As you can see below, the majority of Oleksandr Usyk's knockouts have come in the second half of his fights. Usyk isn't the hardest hitter the heavyweight division has ever seen but he is accurate, applies constant pressure and wears his opponent down. Update: Date: 15:54 BST Title: 'I am not an old guy' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Oleksandr Usyk's age was the topic of conversation yesterday but he insisted he isn't old at 38. "I respect this young guy. He is motivated but I am too. I am not old guy. 38 is not old. We will see. It's Saturday. On whether he expects to stop Dubois: "Yes. I believe it." This video can not be played Update: Date: 15:52 BST Title: Dubois oozes confidence Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Daniel Dubois thinks he can't be beaten. We'll see tomorrow. This video can not be played Update: Date: 15:51 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 As for Daniel Dubois, when these two first met in Poland in 2023, the Briton weighed 16st 9lb but was a career high weight of 17st 10lb when he stopped Anthony Joshua last time out. Update: Date: 15:49 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 As expected, Daniel Dubois weighs more than a stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk is only slightly heavier than his last fight against Tyson Fury - where he weighed 16st 2lb. Update: Date: 15:48 BST Title: Post Content: Bobbie JacksonBBC Sport at BoxPark Wembley Huge cheers again for Oleksandr Usyk. It will be interesting to see if this support stands up in Wembley or whether it's Daniel Dubois who has the backing. Update: Date: 15:46 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 "It's a great opportunity for my people and my country," says Oleksandr Usyk before both depart the stage. Update: Date: 15:45 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 "I'm going to win by any means necessary," says Daniel Dubois. Cheers erupt all around. Update: Date: 15:44 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Oleksandr Usyk stands with a big grin on his face as Daniel Dubois tries to stare him out. Not budging. Update: Date: 15:43 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Rocky music in the background. Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois facing off. Undisputed on the line. This is cinema. Update: Date: 15:42 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Now it's Oleksandr Usyk's turn. He comes in at 16st 3lb. Update: Date: 15:42 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Daniel Dubois takes to the scales first and weighs in at 17st 6lb. Update: Date: 15:41 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Now time for Oleksandr Usyk. Takes Michael Buffer a while to read through all of his accomplishments. Update: Date: 15:40 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 We've got sparklers on the stage!
BBC News
7 days ago
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Relive Usyk v Dubois 2 news conference as Briton vows to 'be the man'
Update: Date: 14:25 BST Title: See you for the weigh-in tomorrow Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 The talking is now over and we move a step closer to the main event on Saturday night. Join us again tomorrow for the weigh-in and the final face off between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. We will be streaming that live once again, this time from 15:00 BST. See you then! Update: Date: 14:22 BST Title: How to follow Usyk v Dubois 2 on the BBC Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 There will be live radio commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds on Saturday. The BBC Sport website will have live text commentary of the fight from 20:00 BST and video highlights will be available to watch on the BBC Sport website and app on Sunday. You will be able to follow some of the undercard, including the co-main event between Lawrence Okolie and Kevin Lerena. BBC Sport will bring you daily coverage from London in fight week, with Steve Bunce delivering episodes of his 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast. Update: Date: 14:20 BST Title: What time is the ring walk on Saturday? Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 As with all the Wembley events, expect a slightly earlier ringwalk time because of the stadium's 23:00 BST curfew. The first event is scheduled for 17:40. Usyk and Dubois will make their ringwalk around 21:50. Update: Date: 14:18 BST Title: Usyk v Warren? Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 With Daniel Dubois out of the way, Oleksandr Usyk had a stare off with Frank Warren and the two even went head-to-head. Great fun and plenty of respect between those two. Update: Date: 14:16 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Daniel Dubois is the first one to look away as he starts to wave his arms towards the media in the room as they chant "Usyk, Usyk, Usyk". Update: Date: 14:16 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Oleksandr Usyk's team have three fingers raised. Three times undisputed? Update: Date: 14:15 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 That's all from the fighters as they now get up to face off and pose for pictures. Update: Date: 14:14 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Finally, from Dubois: "I'm going to make it a great fight. I'm looking forward to it and I'm at the peak of my powers." Update: Date: 14:14 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More from Usyk on his age: "I respect this young guy. He is motivated but I am too. I am not old guy. 38 is not old. We will see. It's Saturday. On whether he expects to stop Dubois: "Yes. I believe it." Update: Date: 14:13 BST Title: 'Canelo will lose his money' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Dubois on reports that Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has bet $500,000 on Usyk winning: "It means nothing to me. He's going to lose his money. I'm just focused now. Let's get it on." Update: Date: 14:12 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More from Usyk on if he is rattled: "Maybe. I don't know. I don't feel." Update: Date: 14:11 BST Title: 'I'm going to be the man' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More form Dubois: "Right now I just want to get it on. I'm going to write my own script. They've got their script and I'll write my own. I'm going to win these belts and I'm going to be the man." Update: Date: 14:10 BST Title: 'Don't push the horses' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Don Charles and Egis Klimas have a word with each other with Klimas saying: "Don't push the horses". Google says that means to not rush things. Update: Date: 14:07 BST Title: 'Let's go!' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More from Don Charles: "I'm a very spiritual man and I have my own story. I have been blessed to have inherited this young, prime athlete and it's all for a reason. He's been destined to do what is almost deemed as the impossible. "That's why we're here. We're ready. I'm going to keep it short. Please tune in and get behind Daniel. Let's go!" Update: Date: 14:06 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Daniel Dubois' trainer Don Charles: "Basically he was born this way. I was born confident. His father had a dream when Daniel was born that this young man would become heavyweight champion and here we are today. Remarkable. If you really think about what this young man has experienced to be here today is a prime example for anyone who wants to come into the industry." Update: Date: 14:04 BST Title: Post Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Oleksandr Usyk's sports scientist Kuba Chuka says Oleksandr Usyk's performance is at the "highest level in history. He is more than ready." Update: Date: 14:03 BST Title: 'We will see on Saturday' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More from Frank Warren as he responds to Egis Klimas: "We will see on Saturday. He trained his mind against Miller and AJ in a big way. He's felt the power. He is a much, much better fighter than three years ago. "Usyk is fabulous but this is the new kid on the block. Everyone underestimates his power. He will try take the centre of the ring and Daniel will be there to meet him. The young guy is going to do it." Update: Date: 14:02 BST Title: 'Usyk will do it again' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Usyk's manager, Egis Klimas: "[Usyk] did it once and he'll do it again. We're very confident as a team. [Dubois] is the same guy. what can he change in a couple of years? You cannot train your mind and his weakness is this." Update: Date: 13:59 BST Title: 'Daniel's chance for greatness' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 Queenberry's Frank Warren says: "Good afternoon everyone, thanks for coming along. Four belts on the line for the first time in the UK. Daniel's chance for greatness. We are sold out. The atmosphere will be amazing and this will be an incredible fight. "He's coming into his prime. He's has great grounding and fought more quality fighters than most heavyweights even at the age he's at. He knows he can hurt Oleksandr because he's done it before. I really do believe he's going to do it against one of the great champions of heavyweight boxing." Update: Date: 13:58 BST Title: 'It motivated my people' Content: Usyk v Dubois 2 More from Usyk: "Every fight is important for me and my team. Now it's very important for my country and soldiers who protect my country. Because it motivates my people and it's very important to me."
