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Frank Warren: Daniel Dubois will beat Oleksandr Usyk to become British icon this is how

FRANK WARREN COLUMN Daniel Dubois takes on Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday with a chance of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world

[Daniel Dubois]

Daniel Dubois will fight Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night(Image: AP)

Daniel Dubois will not just go down in boxing history on Saturday night - he will become a British sporting all-time great.

Think of all the great sporting memories at Wembley. The pictures line the walls of the tunnels within the stadium. From Englands World Cup victory in 1966 to FA Cup winners - a few of them Arsenal I may add.

Then theres the boxing iconic moments such as Henry Cooper flooring Muhammad Ali in 1963, Frank Bruno becoming world champion in 1995 and Daniel himself beating Anthony Joshua there last year.

Im on a great run myself at the national stadium as I was Brunos promoter when he beat Oliver McCall to win the WBC heavyweight title, Tyson Fury beat Dillian Whyte there and the previously mentioned Dubois win over Joshua.

But tonight Daniel can join the sporting greats of this land by beating Oleksandr Usyk and becoming an undisputed heavyweight champion.

[Oleksandr Usyk poses for a photo with his belts]

Oleksandr Usyk is the reigning WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO heavyweight champion(Image: Getty Images)

Never before has the four belts in boxings biggest division been on the line in one fight on these shores but we have made it happen.

Its going to be a spectacular event with a sell-out crowd.

This isnt a fight sold on trash talk or bad blood. Both men are respectful and courteous so it shows it is all about the boxing here.

[Daniel Dubois and Frank Warren during a press conference]

Frank Warren is tipping Daniel Dubois to beat Oleksandr Usyk(Image: PA)

[Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Daniel Dubois (right)]

Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Daniel Dubois (right)

Usyk is well liked in this country despite beating so many Brits because hes a brilliant boxer and a very decent individual.

While the British supporters are now behind new star Dubois with his tremendous power and new-found mental grit making him a fan favourite.

I believe he will beat Usyk and get his place on the throne as the heavyweight king.

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How does he do it? He does it by working behind his jab, moving his head, using his speed and staying switched on.

The moment he lands the knockout punch will be a highlight for British sport for decades to come.

But it will be a thrilling fight. Usyk has shown in his last few outings he will walk out and go on the front foot.

Daniel wont be taking a step back either. This could be an all-time classic.

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