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Dubois and Usyk exchange hot comments hours before their London fight
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The Ukrainian is aiming to become a three-time undisputed world champion, while his opponent could come the first Briton to hold undisputed status at heavyweight in the four-belt era

Oleksandr Usyk has dismissed concerns about his age ahead of Saturday’s eagerly anticipated undisputed heavyweight showdown against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium.

Now 38, Usyk is aiming to become a three-time undisputed world champion. Yet, despite being 11 years older than his British opponent, the Ukrainian sees no cause for concern.

The bout marks a rematch between the two men following their clash in August 2023, when Usyk stopped Dubois in the ninth round.

“I respect this young guy,” Usyk said. “He [Dubois] is motivated, but I am too. I am not an old guy — 38 is not old. We will see.”

Saturday’s contest will take place on one of boxing’s biggest stages — Wembley Stadium and both fighters are embracing the occasion.

Despite arriving nearly 50 minutes late to the pre-fight press conference, both Usyk and Dubois remained composed. The verbal jabs were left mostly to their entourages, while the fighters themselves kept focus on the task ahead.

Usyk enters the fight undefeated in 23 professional bouts. London holds a special significance for the Ukrainian — not only has he won all three of his pro fights in the city, but it was also where he claimed Olympic gold at the 2012 Games.

Dubois, meanwhile, will be looking to avenge that 2023 loss and make history. The 26-year-old stunned Anthony Joshua in September at Wembley and has racked up three consecutive wins since his defeat to Usyk. With 21 knockouts in 22 victories, Dubois is known for his explosive power and is determined to seize his moment.

“Right now I just want to get it on,” Dubois said. “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.”

Should Dubois succeed, he will become the first Briton to hold undisputed status at heavyweight in the four-belt era — a milestone not achieved since Lennox Lewis held undisputed status in 1999 under the previous three-belt format.