Usyk vs Dubois II: Oleksandr Usyk dominates Daniel Dubois in a rematch, regaining undisputed championship title

Oleksandr Usyk solidified his standing as one of boxing’s all-time greats by defeating Daniel Dubois in the fifth round, capturing the title of two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The Ukrainian showcased his expertise in front of a massive crowd of 90,000 at Wembley Stadium, thwarting Dubois’ ambition to become the first British fighter to unify the division during the four-belt era. Usyk, now 38, twice knocked down Dubois in the fifth round, with the young Londoner unable to recover the second time. This win followed their 2023 bout, where Usyk had also triumphed, and brought Usyk’s professional record to an impeccable 24-0. Reflecting on the victory, Usyk expressed sympathy towards Dubois, acknowledging his people’s thirst for this win and stated his intention to take a break from the sport, focusing on family and rest for two or three months. Dubois, who had recently defended his IBF title against Anthony Joshua, experienced his third defeat in his 25 bouts as a professional, with all losses occurring before the bout’s distance. Usyk’s achievements not only reclaimed his IBF title, which was stripped following his unification of belts in 2023, but also saw him add to his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC titles. Dubois, in his post-match interview, praised Usyk’s performance, acknowledging his all-out effort, and vowed to return stronger.

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cm2lmd1rj8no