The legendary boxing trainer is sure that a dirty punch from Dubois will not stop the Ukrainian champion.
Daniel Dubois’ shot against Usyk was dirty and landed below the belt. This is what the respected boxing coach Teddy Atlas said.
In addition, the specialist is sure that even such actions of the Briton did not stop the Ukrainian champion. So, if the referee did not notice this dirty blow and started the countdown, Usyk would have gotten up and continued the fight.
“I understand the Dubois camp. They are trying to make a good impression and say: “We were just robbed and stripped of the world heavyweight title because Usyk was lying on the canvas. Our man won by knockout. I understand this point of view.
It was a low blow, but let’s imagine that the referee suddenly decided that he was high enough and said: “If you don’t get up now, I’ll open the score.” Even if the referee does not consider that the punch is below the belt, it only indicates that he opened the score. This is the first. Second, I’ll bet my money on something, and it’s just my opinion, that Usyk would go up,” Atlas said in his podcast.
It will be remembered that Usyk defeated Dubois by TKO in the ninth round.
Earlier, the WBA released an official statement regarding Dubois’ strike against Usyk in a title fight.
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