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Dubois is heavier than Usyk by over 7 kilograms, the Ukrainian tried to play psychological games

This is a great opportunity for my people and my country, said 38-year-old Usyk

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Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk tried to play psychological games with Briton Daniel Dubois during their weigh-in at "Wembley" ahead of their undisputed world heavyweight title fight tonight.

Usyk is 103.10kg while Dubois tips the scales at 110.58kg.

The two stood face to face, with Usyk coming to the fore to the applause of the crowd.

IBF champion Dubois, who is aiming to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion from Britain since Lennox Lewis in 1999, is confident he will win the fight and join the ranks of boxing legends.

"I'm focused and I can't wait. "I will win by any means necessary," he said to cheers from his fans.

But Usyk interrupted Dubois' speech by moving back to the front of the stage with his hands raised, leaving the Briton to leave, shaking his head.

“This is a great opportunity for my people and my country. See you tomorrow,” said Usyk, 38, who holds the WBA (Super), WBC and WBO titles.

The undefeated Ukrainian scored a ninth-round victory over Dubois, who had 22 wins in 24 professional bouts when they met in August 2023.