Today’s weigh-in revealed two interesting facts about both Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. Both fighters are coming in heavier than they did with their previous fight against each other.
Oleksandr Usyk (WBO, WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight champion) weighs in at 227.3 lbs. That’s the heaviest of his career, narrowly surpassing his previous high of 226 lbs from his rematch with Tyson Fury. This slight weight increase may suggest that Usyk is aiming to absorb more punishment, plant his feet more, or trade punches more confidently against the naturally larger Dubois. Daniel Dubois (IBF heavyweight champion) 243.