Contender for the WBA heavyweight belt, owned by Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois will miss about six months due to injury.

Reported by BoxingScene.

Boxer suffered a torn cruciate ligament. In one of the rounds of the victorious duel against the South African Kevin Lerena, the Briton unsuccessfully took a step back, which caused an injury.

“He was hit in the head, and when Daniel stepped back, he tore his cruciate ligament and lost his balance.. He kept his cool, the trainers in the corner were great and helped him relax and calm down,"

Recall that last week the World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered Usyk to defend his title.. In addition, Usyk should fight against IBF mandatory contender Filip Hrgovic..

The Ukrainian himself expressed a desire to fight for the absolute world heavyweight champion against Tyson Fury. After his victory over Derek Chisora, Fury defiantly challenged the Ukrainian to a fight. Alexander came closer to the ring and the future rivals had a duel of views.

The 35-year-old Usyk has 20 wins (13 by knockout) in 20 fights. He held four of them in the heavyweight division.. Before that, Alexander became the absolute world champion in the cruiserweight (weight category up to 90.7 kg), having won all four of the most prestigious belts there..

On account of the 25-year-old Dubois 20 wins (13 by knockout). In the last fight, the Briton won by technical knockout against South African Kevin Lerena on December 3.