Daniel Dubois physically shoved Oleksandr Usyk during their final press event before Saturday night’s heavyweight title showdown. The confrontation took place at Wembley Stadium, in front of a roaring crowd of fans, media personnel, and boxing officials.

The tension between the British powerhouse and the Ukrainian champion had been simmering for weeks, but no one expected the dramatic outburst that unfolded just moments after they squared up for photos.

A Sudden Shove That Shocked the World

As the fighters approached each other for the traditional pre-fight stare down, everything seemed to be going as planned. Usyk, calm and composed as always, stood firm with his signature stoic gaze. Dubois, on the other hand, appeared more fired up than ever before. Then, in a shocking moment caught on camera and already circulating on social media, Dubois abruptly shoved Usyk with both hands, sending the unified heavyweight champion stumbling backward.

Security and team members from both camps rushed in to prevent the scuffle from escalating further. Promoter Frank Warren and several event organizers quickly separated the fighters, while fans erupted in cheers, jeers, and disbelief.

Usyk Responds with Class

Despite the aggressive shove, Usyk remained remarkably composed. He did not retaliate and instead offered a wry smile as he was pulled away from the confrontation.

“He’s nervous. I can feel it,” Usyk said afterward in a brief interview. “When the bell rings, it’s not about pushing—it’s about boxing. And I will do my talking in the ring.”

Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight titles, is undefeated and widely considered one of the most technically gifted fighters in the sport today. He previously defeated Anthony Joshua twice and is aiming to cement his legacy as the undisputed heavyweight king.

Dubois: “I’m Ready to Take What’s Mine”

Dubois, known for his brute strength and knockout power, defended his actions during a fiery post-face-off interview.

“I’m not here to be friends. I’m here to take everything he has,” Dubois declared. “I’m tired of the talk. I wanted to send a message—loud and clear. This is war.”

The British contender has bounced back impressively since his lone career defeat, building momentum with several high-profile knockouts. He claims that Usyk’s calm demeanor is an act and that Saturday will mark the end of the Ukrainian’s reign.

Boxing World Reacts

The incident immediately set social media ablaze. Former world champions, pundits, and fans weighed in on the shocking face-off moment.

“Dubois just lost his cool. That’s not how you rattle a champion like Usyk,” tweeted boxing legend Lennox Lewis.

Meanwhile, others praised Dubois for showing fire and passion. “Love it! That’s the energy we need for a heavyweight clash,” wrote one fan on X (formerly Twitter).

Saturday Night Showdown Set to Explode

With only a few days left until fight night, the stakes have never been higher. The bout is expected to draw a capacity crowd of over 90,000 at Wembley Stadium, with millions more watching around the world.

While Dubois’ shove may have added fuel to the fire, it also drew a sharp line between the two fighters—Usyk, the unshakable technician, and Dubois, the emotional powerhouse.

As the dust settles from today’s incident, one thing is clear: all eyes will be on the ring Saturday night, where words and shoves will no longer matter—only fists.