Daniel Dubois Sends a Warning to Canelo Alvarez Ahead of Usyk Clash “He’s Going to Lose His Money”
With the world watching and history within reach, Daniel Dubois is not only preparing to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship, he is also firing shots at Canelo Alvarez. Reports surfaced that Canelo placed a five hundred thousand dollar bet on Usyk to beat Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19th, but the British champion brushed it off with complete indifference. Speaking at Thursday’s press conference, Dubois dismissed the wager as meaningless and insisted that Canelo would simply lose his money. He appeared focused, calm, and locked in on the task ahead.
Dubois arrived in a simple tracksuit and black cap, carrying himself like a man who had stripped everything back to the essentials. At twenty seven years old and holding the IBF title, he spoke with the conviction of someone who believes he is on the brink of something historic. He said he was ready to write his own story, ready to push through whatever the night demanded, and ready to take every belt Usyk brings into the ring. He described himself as hungry, driven, and prepared to deliver a demolition job. Dubois made it clear that he sees this as a changing of the guard moment, pointing out the eleven year age gap and calling himself a young lion who intends to take over.
Usyk, as always, remained composed. He acknowledged Dubois’ motivation but reminded everyone that he is far from finished at thirty eight. He spoke with quiet confidence, saying that the outcome would be decided by God’s will. For Usyk, this fight carries a deeper meaning. Representing a country torn apart by war, he said every bout now holds significance for the people of Ukraine and the soldiers who look to him for inspiration. When asked whether Dubois’ newfound confidence rattled him, Usyk simply smiled and said he felt nothing of the sort.
The tension extended beyond the fighters. Don Charles, Dubois’ trainer, who previously questioned Usyk’s faith during an earlier press conference, kept things measured this time. He said the talking was over and urged fans to get behind Dubois as they attempted to make history together. Usyk responded with a cryptic phrase, telling Charles not to push the horses. Charles looked confused, prompting Usyk’s team member Sergey Lapin to repeat the same line. Even promoter Frank Warren could not help but laugh, suggesting Usyk was simply trying to fire him up. When asked directly whether he believed he would win by stoppage, Usyk answered quietly but firmly that he did.
Dubois, meanwhile, stayed locked in. He said he felt at the peak of his powers and was ready to deliver a performance that would define his career. The face off that followed was short but intense. Usyk stood still and unblinking, while Dubois eventually turned to the crowd and led a chant of his own name before returning for a final silent stare. As Dubois walked away, Usyk remained on stage, raising three fingers on each hand, a symbol of his pursuit of becoming undisputed world champion for the third time across two weight divisions.
For all the talk, the mind games, and even the betting slips, everything now comes down to what happens when the bell rings on Saturday night. Only one man will walk away with every belt in the heavyweight division, and the world will be watching to see who claims their place in history.
