Former heavyweight world champion, David Haye, suggested that Oleksandr Usyk was a fight for “without winning” with Daniel Dubois. The couple is to level the rematch in Wembley on Saturday, where the winner will appear as the undisputed world champion in weighty weight.
For “Dynamite” it is an opportunity to avenge your knockout failure with the pattern of Ukraine in August 2023. Dubois, 27 years aged, emerged from this clash with a sour taste in his mouth after Usyk gained doubts related to the alleged low blow that could end his undefeated career. And there was a scales star in Haye’s circuits, who moved to get the heavyweight crown of WBA, believes that the scales of power can be tilted in favor of Dubois. At least from the perspective that his opponent has little to gain heritage.
“The guard changes in every boxer’s career,” said the 44-year-old through Highbet. “AND [who knows] How long can Usyk win, as if he won? [Like] Usain Bolt, in every sport that you can be at the top for so long, someone will be a guy who has defeated you. And someone physically endowed with Dubois is, it is a fight for Usyk.
“Usyk already had all the belts. It’s not like he had never been an undisputed champion before. They undressed [IBF] Pas from Usyk, and then of course Dubois and AJ fought for this belt, and now Usyk’s Come [back for it].
“But it won’t make such a massive difference for uy, so I don’t see what the position is. Apart from money or just his desire to get there and mix with the best, you know?”
Since the defeat of Dubois almost two years ago, Usyk moved on and finished his set of British conquests. It’s to admire his victory over Tyson Fury, defeating Mancunian twice in just over six months last year.
“Kot” has already defeated Anthony Joshu twice, defeating Derek Chisory before he increased his competition in 2020. However, Haye believes that relatively low profits in relation to his career means that Usyk deserves even greater recognition.
“I think that from a statistical point of view he has much more to lose in this fight,” he continued. “And not much to get, except probably 20 million pounds [Usyk will reportedly earn £97.5m for the rematch] or whatever he earns, except for a gigantic payment [laughs].
“But again, that’s why you really have to respect him even more because he fought, which does not augment his legacy. He is already beaten by Dubois, but he does it because of course he loves boxing, enjoys a training camp and thinks that he can still occur at this level.”
Haye emphasized, “every master thinks that until their powers stop”, once again warning that it could be a breakthrough for an undefeated star. In the end there is a powerful argument, Dubois should win his first meeting on the Ukrainian floor with a bodily shot that was considered a low blow.
The 38-year-old is responsible for proving that the result was by no means, as she believes (especially the British). And removing this sense of doubt in themselves can have extreme value for the UTY.
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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