On 19 July, the legendary Wembley Arena witnessed another brilliant chapter in Oleksandr Usyk’s career. The Ukrainian master of uppercuts and body work once again clashed with the powerful Briton Daniel Dubois and stopped his opponent early, reaffirming his status as the undisputed world champion in the heavyweight division.
An Evening Destined for the Record Books
The night’s card was filled with promising bouts, yet all eyes of the crowd and television audience were riveted on the main event. Usyk, holder of the WBA, WBO, IBF and WBC belts, entered the ring to defend his titles against a familiar opponent hungry for revenge for the defeat two years earlier.
Five Rounds of Tension
From the opening seconds, Usyk imposed his trademark pace, constantly changing attack angles and troubling Dubois with jabs to the body. The Briton searched for an opportunity to impose power boxing, landing rare but heavy rights. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian’s mobility and precise timing allowed him to take episode after episode.
Climax: Knockdown as a Prelude to the Finish
At the end of the fourth round, Usyk caught his opponent with a stinging left cross—Dubois found himself on the canvas, enduring the mandatory count. In the fifth three-minute stanza, a series of double jabs and a pinpoint straight finally broke the Briton’s resistance: the referee stopped the fight, recording a clean knockout.
Two-Time Undisputed—A New Page in History
The victory became the 24th of Usyk’s professional career and made him the first two-time undisputed champion in heavyweight history—an achievement that will serve as a benchmark for future generations of fighters.
Crossroads of Fate: What’s Next?
Dubois, who suffered the third defeat of his career, will surely reassess his training camp and tactics before contending on the world stage again. Usyk, meanwhile, faces negotiations for megafights—from mandatory defenses to a potential super-bout with the next dangerous challenger. One thing is clear: after that London night, the legend of Oleksandr Usyk has grown even larger.
