Oleksandr Usyk Beats Daniel Dubois by Knockout, Reclaims Undisputed Heavyweight Title
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 19 – Oleksandr Usyk, 38, reclaimed the vacant IBF belt and retained WBA, WBO, and WBC titles with a fifth-round knockout, becoming a three-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
- Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in round five at Wembley Stadium, restoring his undisputed heavyweight titles in front of 90,000 fans.
- Amid years of chasing an undisputed crown, Dubois entered driven by a 2023 low-blow controversy, with Usyk reclaiming his IBF title and cementing his status as undisputed heavyweight champion.
- After controlling rounds two and three with superior movement, Usyk dropped Dubois twice in round five with a right and a left hook, prompting the towel.
- Usyk notched 24, `My people wanted this win`, while Dubois joined Fury and Joshua in defeat.
- In his post-fight interview, Usyk hinted at future bouts with Fury and Joshua but plans to rest, while Joseph Parker seeks a clash with him, boosting market appeal.
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Oleksandr Usik's victory and unification of all titles in the elite boxing category is expected to bring record earnings of approximately 60 million euros.
The Ukrainian heavyweight boxing phenomenon defeated Daniel Dubois, who was fighting on home soil, in five rounds in front of 94,000 spectators at Wembley.
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