Ol Vs Dan Underneath The Arches  at Wembley

This Saturday, the majestic Wembley Stadium will be the epicenter of boxing history:

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will clash in front of over 90,000 fans in a fight that will define the undisputed heavyweight champion. Four belts, two warriors, one throne, zero margin for error.

At the final press conference in the same venue that will host the war, the protagonists verbally let it rip with some choice vitriol. 

Frank Warren: “This is Daniel’s chance to become a British icon”

The legendary promoter did not hold back praise for his fighter:

“It’s a phenomenal, historic fight. Four belts on the line for the first time in the UK. Daniel has the chance to become a British icon if he wins. He’s fought the best, has experience, and a great team. He’s already shared the ring with Usyk and knows he can hurt him. I think this Saturday will be his moment.”

Daniel Dubois: “I’m at my peak. I’m going for demolition”

The Brit, holder of the IBF belt, arrived fearless and hungry for glory.

“I’m on another level now. I’ve trained like never before and I’m ready to do demolition work. I want all those belts. I’m chasing glory and greatness.”

Dubois said he has gained confidence through his gym work:

“I’ve landed the right punches in tough sparring sessions. All that has built up inside me, and I’m ready to unleash it. I’m at my highest point. I’m going to write my own script, not the one they want.”

About the rumored bet Canelo Álvarez made in favor of Usyk, he was blunt:

“That means s**t to me. Canelo’s going to lose his money.”

And to his elder he showed some whipper snapper cheek: 

“Usyk feels his age, that’s a fact. I’m the young one, and I’m going to execute. I’m here to take control.”

Oleksandr Usyk: “This is for my country. I’m not old. I’m ready”

The Ukrainian champion spoke with a cloistered calm plus the rank of a soldier.

“Hello London. I’m happy to be here again. This fight is very important to me and my team. But even more important, it’s for my country, for the soldiers who protect it. That motivates me.”

With his usual respectful but firm tone, he responded to questions about his age:

“I respect this guy, he’s motivated… but so am I. I’m not old. 38 is not old. We’ll see on Saturday. Everything is in God’s hands.”

And he closed with a succinct prediction:

“Yes, I believe I can win by knockout.