'Thirty-eight is a young guy!' Usyk taunts critics after Dubois demolition!
An exultant Oleksandr Usyk playfully defied age critics after his brutal fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley. The undisputed heavyweight champion, now 38, declared it "only the start," solidifying his dominance and leaving opponents and promoters alike praising his legendary status, while Dubois vowed a stronger return.
Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion, didn't just defeat Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night; he also delivered a subtle, triumphant jab at his critics. Having silenced doubters who suggested his age might make him vulnerable, Usyk produced a blistering masterclass, culminating in a devastating fifth-round demolition of Dubois. "Thirty-eight is a young guy, remember!" Usyk quipped in the ring moments after his dominant victory. "Thirty-eight, it's only the start!"
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The Ukrainian champion, visibly exultant, stated he hadn't yet decided on his next opponent. "I don't know," he said, prioritizing rest. "I want a rest. I want to be at home with my family, my wife, my children. I want to rest maybe two, three months. Just rest."
When pressed about potential challengers, he mused, "Maybe it’s Tyson Fury. Maybe we have three options. Derek Chisora. Anthony Joshua. Maybe Joseph Parker? I cannot say now, because I want to go back home."
Dubois and team react
Daniel Dubois, despite the shattering defeat, showed sportsmanship in his comments. "I have to commend him on his performance. I gave everything I had," he acknowledged. "There were probably a few things I could have sharpened up on. But take no credit away from the man, I’ll be back."
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His trainer, Don Charles, echoed similar sentiments, praising Usyk's caliber while expressing confidence in Dubois's future. "That’s a great champion, a generational great. If you’re going to lose, lose to someone like that, you understand? But he’s a young champion, Daniel Dubois. Twenty-seven years old, remarkable what he’s achieved to date. He’ll be back from this, stronger."
Warren hails a 'modern-day legend'
Frank Warren, Dubois's promoter, was equally impressed by the champion's performance. "Oleksandr Usyk is a modern-day legend. He’s an unbelievable fighter. In any generation, he’d be a great fighter. And I take my hat off to him tonight," Warren stated. He added that Dubois was fully prepared and offered no excuses: "You know, Daniel was ready for it. He was up and trained hard. No complaints, no excuses. The better man won on the night. He is a fabulous, fabulous champion." Usyk's latest victory firmly solidifies his place among boxing's all-time greats.
