Usyk vs Dubois talks warmth up as potential date and site emerges

Apr 29, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Usyk vs Dubois talks warmth up as potential date and site emerges

vs Daniel Dubois may very well be heading to Poland in the summertime. The undisputed heavyweight champion was lately ordered to face his WBA obligatory Dubois and is presently within the early phases of talks forward of purse bids.

Fans had hoped to see Usyk sq. off with subsequent however after months of negotiations each events have been unable to come back to phrases. Usyk had agreed to offer Fury a 70-30 lion’s share of the prize pot for the inaugural contest at Wembley Stadium, however issues arose over the rematch cut up.

According to boxing insider Mike Coppinger, Usyk wished the cut up to be reversed if he received the primary bout. Meanwhile, Fury refused to budge on something lower than 50-50 within the occasion of a defeat.

As a outcome, Usyk pulled out of discussions and can now field WBA (common) champion Dubois subsequent. Dubois and Usyk’s representatives are in fixed talks each day relating to the struggle, however no contracts have been signed as of but.

However, Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk has confirmed that they’ve been exploring the potential of internet hosting the struggle in Poland. The K2 Promotions chief posted a photograph of him and Polish promoter Andrzej Wasilewski to Instagram with the caption: “Seeing my brother #Andrzej Wasilewski to explore the opportunities for @usykaa vs @dynamite_daniel_dubois in Poland this summer.”

Wasilewski is the CEO of KnockOut Promotions and represents many high Polish boxers corresponding to Lukasz Rozanski, Krzysztof Glowacki and Maciej Sulecki.

Delivering an additional replace on Usyk vs Dubois on Monday, Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk advised BT Sport: “That’s what we’re working on now. I had conversations with George Warren yesterday, the day before yesterday, this morning, and we’re gonna have one tomorrow morning to try to find a solution.”

“If we don’t find a solution, the difference between the Tyson Fury and Dubois [negotiations is that] this agreement is regulated by the rules. So, if we don’t find the resolution and the contract is not signed, at the end of the day we have the purse bid.” Both events now have till May 2 to keep away from a handbag bid.

While Usyk faces Dubois, Fury can also be anticipated to be again in motion quickly. The Gypsy King lately teased that he’s near confirming a ‘monstrous’ and ‘imminent’ struggle in opposition to a reputable foe. Andy Ruiz Jr is known to be the probably opposition for the WBC champion.