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George Flood

Daniel Dubois trainer claims Oleksandr Usyk 'conned boxing world' in low blow controversy

Rematch: Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight again at Wembley Stadium on June 19, with undisputed status on the line - (Getty Images)

Daniel Dubois’ trainer has accused Oleksandr Usyk of “conning the boxing world” in the low blow controversy from the pair’s first fight and even questioned his religion in a fiery clash ahead of a summer rematch.

After Monday’s tense face-off at Wembley Stadium in which Dubois made headlines for shoving Usyk, the respective heavyweight champions returned on Tuesday for a first press conference ahead of their confirmed London showdown on June 19 which will see undisputed status up for grabs once again in boxing’s glamour division.

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