Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Ukrainian
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More than a dozen war veterans from Ukraine were on hand when Oleksandr Usyk faced Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night and Usyk become the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
Oleksandr Usyk is up there with the likes of Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard among boxing’s greatest fighters. That’s according to talkSPORT pundits Adam Catterall, Spencer Oliver,
The Ukrainian has proved himself not just a generational great but an all-time one. His name is now among that of legendary heavyweights
Oleksandr Usyk secured two-time undisputed status with victory over Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, prompting a former rival to joke about his
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN'You allow me to be here'—Usyk thanks Ukrainian army after London triumphAfter the fight, Usyk addressed his opponent in the ring, saying: “Sorry, this is sport. My people wanted this victory.” He also paid tribute to the Ukrainian soldiers defending the country against Russian aggression.
Tyson Fury has swiftly responded to Oleksandr Usyk's brutal knockout of Daniel Dubois, insisting again that he won their two previous encounters. Usyk and Dubois faced off for the second time on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium,
"The guy is incredible and I've given up backing against him. Usyk wins a comprehensive points decision." "Dubois is coming up against a genius and an all-time great. The equaliser could be age - Usyk is now 38 and this is a young man's game but I am going Usyk on a wide points win.