Heavyweight puncher Daniel Dubois is very motivated to pull off a huge upset when he challenges IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Their fight takes place on August 26 in Poland.
Usyk will be making his first defense and securing back to back wins over British superstar Anthony Joshua.
Dubois saw action in December, when he stopped Kevin Lerena in three rounds. Dubois suffered a knee injury in the fight and the ailment caused him to go down three times.
He feels fully fit and prepared for the challenge.
“One hundred percent, I’m ready. We’re ready to rumble. This is it. We’re going to bring them titles back home. They’re coming with me. It’s my time, it’s definitely my time. Usyk’s been a great champion, and as I said before, everything with a beginning has to have an end. His ‘zero’ has got to go,” Dubois said to Sky Sports.
“I’ve got to outmaneuver him in everything. I’m younger, stronger, and I’ve got to release it all. Unleash hell on this guy. I was born for it.”
Dubois is a tremendous underdog in the contest, with very few oddsmakers giving him a chance to pull off the win.
“The bookies can say whatever they want, it’s no pressure for me. I’m going to be 100 per cent ready on him to take them belts,” Dubois said.
“I feel as though it’s my time. I’m ready, confident, and positive about what I’m going to do to him. There’s always pressure, but honestly, I’m built for it, and I can handle it.
“I’m a contender and I’m ready to do what I’ve got to do. It’s been written and I’m here to deliver. [Preparation] is good. I’m in shape and I’m ready to go. Let’s get it on.”