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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.

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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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Daily Mirror broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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