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“How He’s Gonna Feel When Usyk Is Dancing Round Him “: Daniel Dubois’s “Vicious” Training Clip Leaves the Fans Divided

Published 08/15/2023, 3:37 PM EDT

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In a recent turn of events, Oleksandr Usyk will face Daniel Dubois on August 26. The fans were anticipating Usyk to face Tyson Fury for an undisputed clash. However, their off-court negotiations were far from prolific, and subsequently, the bout was in abeyance. Meanwhile, Fury decided to face Francis Nagnnou and Usyk is set to face against Dubois in a few days.

The match-up between Usyk and Dubois is quite intriguing, to say the least. Usyk would be facing a new heavyweight for the first time in his career, apart from Anthony Joshua. Although Usyk is the betting favorite, he cannot be counted out. He boasts a record of 19 wins with only one defeat. Not to mention, out of his 19 victories, 18 came via knockout. In the unpredictable sport of boxing, one shot is all it takes. His ability to sway the fight adds fuel to the fire.

However, Dubois is not banking on a lucky punch and is cutting no corners in preparation for this bout. In a recent video of his open workout, Dubious appears to showcasing his physique right before the fight along with his pad work. Witnessing this, some fans were left impressed while others felt more concerned for him. Why was there such a stark contrast in the opinions of the fans? Let’s find out by unwrapping some reactions.

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Fans speculate on Daniel Dubois’ fight against Oleksandr Usyk after seeing his training clip

In the clip, posted by FightHubTv, Dubois appears to be in peak condition. During his shadow boxing session and pad work, he is evidently fast, precise and agile. Will his skills fetch him a victory against Usyk? Only time can reveal. Until then, let’s take a look at how the fans perceive it ahead of the contest.

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A fan named lastonewon thinks Dubois is well prepared. He stated, “Looks lean and ready to rumble”

Meanwhile, chiefnkosi7705 speculated on the aftermath if Dubois becomes the victor. He stated, “If Dubois miraculously wins, Fury will make the undisputed fight.”

One fan named NovalordXO hopes to see Dubois win and is confident after witnessing his new training clip. He stated, “He looks so much leaner and agile. Am excited for this. Daniel show Anthony Joshua how it’s done. Power and Technique.”

On the contrary, thesilencer2272 does not foresee Dubois flaring well against Usyk. He stated, “He struggling to do it on the pads, you can see the confusion on his face, can’t imagine how he’s gonna feel when usyk is dancing round him”

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And Lastly, chiefnkosi7705 has words of encouragement for Dubois. He stated, “Hoping to see a great performance from Dubois.”

It is safe to say that his new training clip has ignited distinct reactions from the boxing world. However, we ask you to share with us your prediction for this fight. In addition, what do you make of the above training clip? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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Harddit Bedi

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Harddit Bedi is a passionate Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering the off-court drama of athletes. He has a keen interest in the untold stories of boxers. Harddit is a firm believer in the primal nature of boxing, which he views as the oldest and most fundamental sport known to mankind.
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Stefan Thomas