The Value Of His Defeat To Usyk Controversial, Dubois Asks For A Rematch

Daniel Dubois (right) asked for a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. (Photo: Instagram.com/@usykaa)

JAKARTA - Daniel Dubois will fight for a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. His wish was based on his controversial defeat to Usyk.

Dubois lost to TKO in the ninth round in the fight for the world title against Usyk, Sunday, August 27, Indonesian Western Time (WIB) morning. Whereas before that, he had hit the WBA, IBF, and WBO champions with his right blow.

However, experienced referee Luis Pabon considered the blow low and illegal, giving Usyk five minutes to recover. Unfortunately, Dubois was unable to take advantage of this condition.

The British boxer fell when a left-handed jab from Usyk dropped him to the canvas. He ended up unable to get up, but was not seriously injured.

Dubois was too devastated to attend post-fight discussions. Before being expelled from the WroClaw Stadium, the heartbroken Dubois said, "This mistake needs to be corrected."

"This needs further steps, it needs to be encouraged. I should be the current world champion. That is not justice," continued Dubois.

He emphasized that he did not want to live this lie and said that the opposing party was only cheating. Dubois also again voiced for a rematch.

"I definitely want a rematch, get justice, get a rematch, make things happen," he concluded.