Oleksandr Usyk attempted to get in Daniel Dubois’ head one final time by stepping ahead of the Briton and standing at the front of the stage during the weigh-in at BoxPark Wembley.
Dubois tipped the scales at 17st 6lb with Usyk coming in at a career-heavy 16st 3lb for their undisputed heavyweight contest on Saturday.
After a tense face-off the pair turned to the crowd but Usyk walked forward and flexed his muscles to block his rival from view before Dubois followed him.
“I’m locked in, focused and I can’t wait,” Dubois said.
“I’m going to win by any means necessary.”
But Dubois, 27, was cut short when Usyk moved to the front of the stage again – raising his arms to draw a huge cheer.
Dubois, who has 22 wins in 24 fights as a professional, looked perturbed that his rival had stolen the limelight and walked off shaking his head.
It was the final time WBA (Super), WBO and WBC champion Usyk and IBF title-holder Dubois will come face-to-face before meeting in a rematch at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Usyk, 38, is undefeated in 23 professional contests and claimed a ninth-round stoppage when they fought in August 2023.
“It’s a great opportunity for my people and my country. See you tomorrow,” was all Usyk had to say.
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