Spencer Oliver believes Daniel Dubois will beat Oleksandr Usyk because of the champion’s gruelling bouts with Tyson Fury.

Dubois first faced Usyk in a controversial clash in 2023 where he dropped the Ukrainian with a low blow, but was subsequently stopped.

Dubois has been backed to get revenge against Usyk this month
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Dubois has been backed to get revenge against Usyk this month
Since then, the Briton has been on a hot streak and has earned a rematch on July 19 at Wembley Stadium with the undisputed world titles on the line.

Usyk since then has beaten fellow divisional top dog Tyson Fury twice in two 12-round slug fests, and is an overwhelming favourite to beat Dubois once again.

But talkSPORT boxing expert and former European champion Oliver expects Usyk to have lost an edge following his tussles with Fury.

He explained on the latest episode of talkBOXING: “Daniel Dubois beats Oleksandr Usyk.

“I know Daniel Dubois, I have seen him work and know what they are working on tactically.

“They seemed quite far apart in 2023, Usyk was leagues apart from Dubois then.

“But he [Usyk] has not got much better since fighting Dubois, there is a lot of miles on the clock since then.

“There is no sign of deterioration, but Dubois is a different animal and a different character since that first fight.

“The two fights with Fury have put miles on the clock with Usyk, but Dubois has improved dramatically physically and mentally since then.

“This is a completely different fight since the first one, I’m tipping Dubois.”

Two fights against Fury may have taken their toll according to Oliver
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Two fights against Fury may have taken their toll according to OliverCredit: Getty
Dubois has three impressive victories since his defeat to Usyk, which began by beating Filip Hrgovic and Jarrell Miller.

And in a career-best display, ‘Dynamite’ beat Anthony Joshua with an emphatic KO in September 2024 to galvanise his career.

A world champion and brimming with confidence, Dubois knows what it takes on the big stage and is fuelled by anguish from their previous controversy.

But Usyk is unbeaten and has dismantled a whole resume filled with top talent and gifted operators.

Albeit Dubois believes he has learned his lessons from their maiden clash, and will be the first boxer to dismantle ‘The Cat’.

“I’ve changed. I’ve learn from that,” Dubois told talkSPORT.com.

Dubois has a chance to beat Usyk on home turf, but he's an underdog
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Dubois has a chance to beat Usyk on home turf, but he’s an underdogCredit: Richard Pelham/Queensberry Promotions
“There were a lot of things going into that fight. I’ve learnt from it now. I’m going to put it right.

“There’s been a lot of pain from what happened last time. So I want to get my revenge.

“I need to be more clinical, I need to be better, I need to be more vicious, take no prisoners and get the job done.

“I’m nailing him to the canvas this time.

“When I close my eyes, I see a spectacular win, a spectacular knockout.”