Usyk Secures Undisputed Crown with Knockout Win Over Dubois at Wembley

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Oleksandr Usyk reaffirmed his position at the top of the heavyweight division with a commanding fifth-round knockout victory over Britain’s Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion. Oleksandr Usyk reaffirmed his position at the top of the heavyweight division with a commanding ninth-round knockout victory over Britain’s Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion. The win saw Usyk add the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title to his existing collection from the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Organisation (WBO). The win saw Usyk retain his World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF), and World Boxing Organisation (WBO) titles and add the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) title to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

At 38, Usyk’s dominance showed no signs of waning. Entering the ring unbeaten in 23 previous professional fights, the Ukrainian southpaw maintained his flawless record with clinical efficiency. He controlled the opening rounds with superior footwork, timing, and accuracy, before delivering a decisive left hook in the fifth round that left Dubois unable to respond to the referee’s count. He controlled the opening rounds with superior footwork, timing, and accuracy, before delivering a decisive flurry in the ninth round that left Dubois unable to respond to the referee’s count. The knockout came at 1 minute and 52 seconds, bringing the contest to an emphatic close in front of a 90,000-strong crowd. The knockout came at 1 minute and 52 seconds of the ninth round, bringing the contest to an emphatic close in front of a 90,000-strong crowd.

This was not the first time the two fighters had met. Their previous clash in Krakow, Poland, ended in a ninth-round stoppage for Usyk after a controversial fifth-round sequence where Dubois was penalised for a low blow. This was a rematch of their August 2023 fight in Krakow, Poland, which also ended in a ninth-round stoppage for Usyk after a controversial sequence involving a disputed low blow by Dubois in the fifth round. Despite predictions of a more developed and dangerous Dubois, particularly from former undisputed champion Lennox Lewis, Usyk left little doubt about his superiority this time around.

“Thirty-eight is a young guy, remember! Thirty-eight is only the start!” Usyk declared in his post-fight interview with DAZN, smiling as he dropped to his knees in celebration. When pressed about future bouts, Usyk teased possible matchups, including a potential trilogy with Tyson Fury, or challenges from Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua, or Joseph Parker. “Listen, I cannot now say because I want to go back home,” he added, choosing to savor the moment.

Despite the loss, Dubois showed resilience and character. “I gave everything I had. Take no credit away from that man. I’ll be back,” he stated. His trainer, Don Charles, echoed that sentiment, highlighting Dubois’ youth and potential for growth: “If you’re going to lose, lose to someone like Usyk.” British promoter Frank Warren was equally gracious in defeat, calling Usyk “a modern-day legend,” and shifting focus to fellow heavyweight Joseph Parker: “It’s Joe Parker’s time.”

The event, which filled London’s Wembley Stadium, best known as the home of the England national football team, was a showcase of boxing at its highest level. Supporters waving Ukrainian flags created an electric atmosphere, cheering on a fighter who has become both a global sportsman and a national symbol of pride in a time of hardship for his homeland.

Usyk’s continued excellence in the ring, coupled with his calm professionalism outside of it, underscores his place among the elite in boxing’s storied history. As the sport searches for clarity and consistency at the top of the heavyweight ranks, the Ukrainian champion has once again delivered both.