Daniel Dubois’ trainer Don Charles was so concerned about the positioning of Oleksandr Usyk’s groin guard that he asked the referee about it before the controversial bout. Over the week…
, as four rounds earlier, Dubois had dropped Usyk with an attempted body shot.
However it was ruled as a low blow by the referee and the champion was allowed almost four minutes to recover., while Charles raged after watching a replay in the the ring, shouting: "How is that low?"' tactics was to slow Usyk down by targeting the body, which proved effective. And it seems Charles had some concerns that controversy might arise as he asked the referee before the fight to check on the positioning ofFootage emerged of the referee backstage with Dubois and his trainer Charles, having gone over the rules, as is customary before any boxing bout.
The referee then asked if there were any questions and Charles responded: "Basically with the groin guard for our opponent, I know the rules, but we don't want it above where it should be."
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