Daniel Dubois unleashed a torrent of verbal fury at Oleksandr Usyk during their face-off outside Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
The IBF champion shouted "And the new," directly at the unified heavyweight champion, referring to what the referee will announce should Dubois secure a shock victory this Saturday.
Usyk maintained his characteristic composure throughout the confrontation, as the Ukrainian stood motionless, displaying no visible reaction to Dubois's attempts at intimidation.
The 27-year-old Londoner's extravagant efforts to unsettle his opponent proved futile.
DAZN
|Oleksandr Usyk remained calm during Daniel Dubois' verbal onslaught
Even as Dubois bellowed at the 38-year-old, Usyk remained stoic, simply staring back at his challenger with an emotionless expression that has become his trademark before major bouts.
The winner of Saturday's contest will claim all four major heavyweight belts and become the undisputed champion.
Dubois holds the IBF title, which Usyk relinquished to pursue a rematch with Tyson Fury, while the Ukrainian possesses the WBA (Super), WBC and WBO belts.
JUST IN: Liverpool to take major revenge on Newcastle after Alexander Isak rejection
Getty
|Oleksandr Usyk currently holds WBA (Super), WBC and WBO belts
Victory would make Dubois the first British undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999.
No Briton has held the undisputed title in the four-belt era.
The 27-year-old Englishman also seeks to accomplish what compatriots Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could not by ending Usyk's unbeaten record, whereas the Ukrainian aims to become a two-time undisputed champion at heavyweight.
READ MORE: Guide to World Matchplay Darts and why the 2023 World Champion won't be there
Their first encounter in August 2023 remains mired in controversy.
Dubois floored Usyk in the fifth round with a right hand to the beltline, but the referee immediately ruled it a low blow.
The Ukrainian required over four minutes to recover before continuing, and Dubois has been stewing ever since about the incident, believing he was robbed of victory.
LATEST SPORTS NEWS:
- David Haye pays Oleksandr Usyk ultimate compliment ahead of 'toughest test' against Daniel Dubois
- England star targeted by criminals and declares 'this is why I hate London' in furious response
- McGregor breaks silence after UFC fighter was accused of 'sexual harassment' by American rapper
First face off of fight week got 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 🔥
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) July 15, 2025
🎟️ Buy Usyk vs. Dubois 2 NOW - link in bio #UsykDubois2 | July 19 | Live exclusively on DAZN pic.twitter.com/q3RsvdY9y1
Once the bout resumed, Usyk systematically broke down his opponent.
The Ukrainian landed 88 shots to Dubois's 47, displaying superior accuracy at 25 per cent compared to 16 per cent respectively.
By the ninth round, an exhausted Dubois succumbed to Usyk's relentless pressure, as he was dropped twice in that round and failed to beat the count, suffering a knockout defeat.
The financial rewards for Saturday's showdown are staggering.
According to Yahoo Sports, Usyk's purse is expected to reach approximately £106million, whilst Dubois will receive around £57million.
These massive sums reflect the magnitude of the occasion, despite the rematch failing to generate significant buzz from boxing fans until this week.
The bout will be broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view, and ring walks are scheduled for approximately 9.50pm BST, with an earlier start time necessitated by Wembley's 11pm curfew.
The undercard features Lawrence Okolie versus Kevin Lerena in a heavyweight contest, with the first bout beginning at 5.40pm.