Usyk knocks out Dubois in rematch
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The Ukrainian has proved himself not just a generational great but an all-time one. His name is now among that of legendary heavyweights
Dubois was the beneficiary of this move by the IBF, picking up the interim title with a June 2024 stoppage of Filip Hrgovic and then being elevated to full champion after Usyk was stripped. Dubois then defended his title with a spectacular knockout of Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium.
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Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just win—he put on a masterclass. A fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium crowned him the undisputed heavyweight champion, adding the IBF title to his glittering collection. Fans were still buzzing when the aftershock hit: someone wasn’t letting Usyk enjoy his victory lap for long.
If Oleksandr Usyk is to defend his throne as heavyweight boxing’s undisputed champion, Joseph Parker is at the front of the queue lining up to challenge him. The 38-year-old Ukrainian reclaimed his status as undisputed champion on Sunday morning with a fifth-round knockout win over Daniel Dubois.
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Oleksandr Usyk continues to make boxing look not only easy but something his heavyweight peers are still learning to do, writes Elliot Worsell.
Oleksandr Usyk secured two-time undisputed status with victory over Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, prompting a former rival to joke about his
Usyk and Dubois went head-to-head for the second time on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium, with a crowd of over 90,000 spectators. From the outset, it was clear that the Ukrainian was on the offensive, seemingly aiming for an early knockout.