On Saturday, July 19, at Wembley Stadium in London, Ukrainian heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk will face Daniel Dubois in a rematch for the undisputed world heavyweight title.
In 2023, Dubois faced Oleksandr Usyk in a match where he was defeated after being stopped in the ninth round.
A controversial incident characterized this match: Dubois delivered a strong blow that knocked Usyk down, but the referee deemed it a low blow. This decision sparked much discussion among fans and analysts.
Now, with the opportunity for redemption on the line, Dubois aims to reclaim his standing in the heavyweight division and settle the score with the Ukrainian champion.
Usyk, who made history by defeating Tyson Fury in May 2024, became boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight world champion in a quarter-century.
This significant achievement was overshadowed, however, by his decision to engage in a rematch with Fury, which prevented him from defending his IBF title against Dubois.
Consequently, Usyk vacated the IBF title, allowing Dubois to be elevated from IBF interim champion to full world champion.
Dubois flaunted his championship credentials when he defended his title with a resounding knockout victory over former champion Anthony Joshua in September.
Although he had initially been scheduled to defend his IBF belt against Joseph Parker in February, Dubois was forced to withdraw from the fight due to an illness.
Expressing his excitement about the upcoming rematch with Dubois, Usyk stated, “I’m grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship. Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt – now I want it back.”
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