Frank Warren, the promoter of British heavyweight Daniel Dubois, has demanded an immediate rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after a controversial stoppage in their world title bout. The fight, which took place in Poland, ended in the ninth round when Dubois landed a punch that was ruled a low blow by the referee, giving Usyk time to recover.
Warren insists the punch was legal and claims the decision cost Dubois a legitimate chance at victory. "It was a body shot, not a low blow," Warren argued. "Daniel was robbed of a historic moment. We want justice—this rematch must happen."
Was the Referee Wrong?
Replays of the incident have sparked heated debate among boxing fans and analysts. Some argue the punch was borderline, while others believe it was clearly illegal. Usyk, the reigning WBA, IBF, and WBO champion, took full advantage of the recovery time and eventually stopped Dubois in the later rounds.
What's Next for Dubois?
Despite the loss, Dubois remains a top contender in the heavyweight division. A rematch with Usyk could be his ticket back to title contention, but the Ukrainian champion has other potential opponents, including Tyson Fury.
Warren remains adamant: "This isn't over. The fans deserve to see a fair fight."
