Usyk‑Dubois rematch hype begins today - Press conference time, location and live stream
Photo: Oleksandr Usyk has consistently dominated stare-downs with Daniel Dubois (Getty Images)
Following the open workout that kicked off official media events ahead of the heavyweight unification bout between Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk and Britain’s Daniel Dubois, the two fighters are set to face off again. A press conference is scheduled for July 17, which will culminate in the traditional pre-fight stare-down.
What to expect from fighters' meeting
The event is set for 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 17. Fans can expect more bold statements from Dubois, who appears nervous ahead of the fight, and perhaps that's why he's been especially talkative lately.
The British team will likely bring up the controversial low blow from their first fight, continuing the narrative that Dubois was robbed of a win.
No major news or sensational statements are expected. However… Dubois did pull out of his fight against Joseph Parker in February just over a day before stepping into the ring. So anything is possible.
It's unlikely we'll see any physical altercations between the fighters or their camps. Dubois seems to have outgrown those antics, and Usyk has never been one for theatrics.
The most anticipated moment will be the final face-off between the future opponents. They've already faced each other in similar duels: once during the initial media events when the rematch was confirmed, and again a few days ago in London. In each instance, Usyk emerged as the psychological victor, exuding calm and control.
Fans can watch the event live on the DAZN Boxing YouTube channel.
What else is on the schedule
After the open workout and press conference, the official weigh-in and final stare-down will take place on Friday, July 18, at 5:00 PM.
Just over 24 hours later, on the evening of July 19, Usyk and Dubois will settle things in the ring and show the world what they're made of.
Usyk vs. Dubois 2: What you need to know
The rematch between Usyk and Dubois at Wembley will determine the new undisputed heavyweight champion. On the line are the WBC, WBO, and WBA titles held by Usyk and the IBF belt currently held by Dubois.
Both fighters are set to earn the highest paychecks of their careers for this fight.
Most analysts, including bookmakers, give Usyk a 75-80% chance of winning. The most common prediction is a points victory or a technical knockout for Usyk in the second half of the fight (around rounds 8-11).
Two more Ukrainian boxers, Vladyslav Sirenko and Daniel Lapin, will also fight on the undercard of the main event.
