Daniel Dubois feels vindicated in world title win, and would like a shot at avenging loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
Daniel Dubois scored the biggest win of his career over the weekend by stopping Anthony Joshua in under five full rounds, and in the immediate aftermath of the fight he spoke at the post-fight press conference to discuss his thoughts on the achievement. Check out some of what he had to say about the fight and his future below with the full video in the link at the top.
Dubois on upsetting the odds to beat Joshua
“They was all saying I was going to get knocked out and we all saw who got knocked out, and I done the business and I’m glad I proved everyone wrong but this is the start of my journey,” Dubois said. “This is a start for me.”
On looking at potential fights with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk
“Yeah, they’re my targets now. I want to get my rematch (with Usyk) and put the wrong, right.”
On standing his ground against Joshua in the fight
“They were all doubting me but the lord had my back tonight and my family around me, so I wasn’t going to be denied. He could’ve thrown everything at me, I would’ve come through it. That’s all I have to say.”
On how he grew into a better fighter after his loss to Usyk
“Four fights [in roughly one year], it was just a growing process for me, a growing journey. To me, it felt almost like a dream tonight in the ring and I just had to seize the moment.”
On legitimizing himself as a world champion with this win
“It feels great, I feel like the champ and I want to keep this belt and just keep this train running. It’s great.”
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