Usyk 'ready tomorrow' to fight Fury after controversial win over Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk said he is "ready tomorrow" to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed world heavyweight fight after retaining his titles with a controversial stoppage win over Daniel Dubois in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday.

Usyk successfully defended his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world titles with a ninth-round stoppage of Britain's Dubois, who felt he had been "cheated" out of victory after referee Luis Pabon ruled he had struck Usyk with a low blow in the fifth round, which led to a lengthy delay.

The former undisputed cruiserweight world champion required three minutes and 45 seconds to recover before the fight resumed and he reclaimed control of the fight.

Usyk dropped Dubois down on one knee in the eighth round after landing with several punches to the head. The challenger just beat the count before the bell sounded for the end of the round.

But the fight was all over in the next, with Usyk sending Dubois onto the canvas. This time the Briton was unable to get back to his feet before the referee counted to 10 as Usyk extended his perfect professional record to 21 wins from 21 bouts.

"I feel good. I am grateful for my team, my family, my children. I love you," Usyk told TNT Sports. "I'm grateful for my country. Thank you so much."

The big talk at the top of the heavyweight division is when, or even if, Usyk will face fellow unbeaten champion Fury, who holds the WBC belt - the fourth of the world titles.

Previous talks over an undisputed showdown had broken down and Fury is scheduled to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a crossover bout in Saudi Arabia on October 28.

Asked about the prospect of a unification bout with Fury, Usyk replied: "I'm ready tomorrow".

Dubois, however, was adamant his punch in