‘Christian’ Oleksandr Usyk accused of breaking Bible’s Ten Commandments by Team Daniel Dubois
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was branded as "fake, a liar, and a cheat" by former opponent Daniel Dubois' trainer.
Daniel Dubois' trainer calls out Oleksandr Usyk (Image via Imago)
Daniel Dubois has previously lost to Oleksandr Usyk in 2023. Dubois’ trainer, Don Charles, recently launched a scathing attack on the Ukrainian heavyweight champion. Charles’ frustration centers around a controversial fifth-round body shot that Dubois landed on Usyk. The referee ruled the subsequent shot a low blow. Here is what happened:
According to Don Charles, the punch was legal, and Oleksandr Usyk exaggerated his reaction. He speculated that the heavyweight champion used the extended time to recover and regain control. The coach did not mince words during his recent interview with talkSPORT. Charles also questioned Usyk’s integrity, claiming he broke the Biblical Ten Commandments.
This is going out to Usyk – if you believe in the same God that I do, one of the ten commandments is you cannot cheat. Make your mind up, do you worship God or not? Because if you do, the cheating and the acting he did when Daniel dropped him, he should win an Oscar for that acting…
Don Charles via talkSPORT
Usyk eventually won by a ninth-round knockout. But the bodyshot incident has been a point of contention ever since. Charles believes that a legitimate body shot genuinely hurt Usyk. It could have potentially shifted the fight in Dubois’ favor if it had not been ruled as a low blow.
Daniel Dubois's trainer Don Charles on Oleksandr Usyk: “Usyk is fake. Exceptional boxer. But he's a fake and a liar and a cheat. He is a guy who says he's a God fearing man, he's always crossing himself. This is going out to Usyk – if you believe in the same God that I do, one of…
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The coach challenged Usyk to a rematch, confident that ‘Dynamite’ could win if given a second chance under fairer circumstances. Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, has also supported a rematch. He believes that Daniel Dubois has grown as a fighter since their initial bout and would perform even better.
Oleksandr Usyk dedicates all his victories to God
Oleksandr Usyk is a devout Christian who attributes much of his boxing success to his faith in God. Following his win against Anthony Joshua in 2022, Usyk publicly praised God, stating, “My Lord is Jesus Christ,” and thanked everyone who had prayed for him during the fight.
The Ukrainian heavyweight’s faith has been a guiding force throughout his career. Usyk’s Christian faith has personal roots. As a child, while in the hospital, he encountered a chaplain who deeply influenced him. Since then, Usyk has embraced Orthodox Christianity, which plays a significant role in his life.
“My Lord is Jesus Christ” – Usyk in Saudi Arabia
— Sachin Jose (@Sachinettiyil) May 19, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk, who became the undisputed heavyweight champion today, gave glory to Jesus Christ after beating Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia in 2022. pic.twitter.com/bjokrfHaHX
Usyk believes God’s guidance allows him to endure difficult moments in the ring. He often dedicated his success to Jesus Christ and credited Christ for his resilience. He emphasized that his journey in boxing and his rise from cruiserweight to heavyweight and then to undisputed champion are not just due to his physical or tactical skills. Rather, he attributed these victories to the almighty God’s will.
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