The boxing world is abuzz with tension following a chilling statement from Daniel Dubois directed at Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their highly anticipated rematch. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, the bout promises to reignite their rivalry, and Dubois’s latest remarks have set the stage for an explosive showdown.

Dubois, the WBA heavyweight champion with a record of 22-2, issued his warning during a press conference in London earlier today. Reflecting on his ninth-round knockout loss to Usyk on August 26, 2024, Dubois delivered a stark message: “Usyk caught me once, but it won’t happen again. I’m coming for him, and this time, he won’t walk out standing.” The cold threat underscores Dubois’s determination to avenge his defeat, where Usyk’s technical mastery secured a unified title victory.

Usyk, now 22-0 with 14 knockouts, has remained undeterred, preparing to defend his WBO, IBF, and WBA belts. His camp brushed off Dubois’s comments, with trainer Sergey Lapin stating, “Daniel’s talk is cheap—Oleksandr will outbox him again.” The first fight saw Usyk withstand Dubois’s early power before landing a decisive right hand, a moment that has fueled Dubois’s hunger for redemption.

Fans on X are reacting strongly, with one posting, “Dubois sounds dangerous—Usyk better watch out!” while another countered, “Usyk’s too smart, Dubois is dreaming.” The rematch, promoted by Turki Alalshikh, carries a $50 million purse split, heightening the stakes. Dubois’s recent knockout of Filip Hrgović to claim the interim WBA title has bolstered his confidence, and his threat signals a shift to a more aggressive strategy.

As the clock ticks toward September, the heavyweight division braces for a clash that could redefine its hierarchy. Will Dubois’s cold promise turn into a knockout blow, or will Usyk’s reign continue unscathed? The boxing world waits with bated breath.