Wembley Gathers the Elite Again: Date and Status of the Bout
On 19 July, the legendary London stadium Wembley will turn into a mega boxing show. The evening’s main event will be the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois—a fight with every heavyweight belt on the line: WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF and IBO. The winner will leave the ring as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and the show itself promises to be one of the most lucrative and talked-about events on the summer sports calendar.
Split With Oleksandr Krasyuk: A New Era in Usyk’s Team
Just weeks before the bout, the Ukrainian stunned the public by parting ways with his long-time manager Oleksandr Krasyuk. “Our 12-year journey was incredible: we made real what few thought possible,” Krasyuk admitted on social media. Usyk’s camp member Serhiy Lapin insisted there was no conflict: the champion has simply reached the point where he wants to build his own promotional empire. For Oleksandr this is a new stage both in business and image—he is now personally responsible for everything.
Rivalry History: From the Controversial Low Blow to a Fight for Every Title
Their first meeting took place in 2023 and ended in the ninth round, when a Usyk punch left Dubois unable to continue. Yet British fans were left with a sense of unfinished business after an episode in which Dubois hit Usyk low and the referee ruled the shot illegal. A rematch has been brewing for a long time, and now it promises to settle every question: was that blow a mere accident or a hidden “key” to victory?
Balance of Power: Statistics and Motivation of the Heavyweights
Usyk enters the bout with a pristine 23-0 record and a high-profile double victory over Tyson Fury, which cemented his status as the division’s “king”. Dubois rebooted after the loss: three spectacular knockouts, including an early stoppage of Anthony Joshua in the same Wembley, restored his confidence and reinforced his reputation as a fearsome puncher. For the Ukrainian this is a chance to make history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era; for the Briton it is an opportunity to rewrite his career and take revenge in front of his home crowd.
Expanded Line-Up: Who Else Steps Into the Spotlight
Promoters have bolstered the card with big names. In cruiserweight, Lawrence Okolie will face South African Kevin Lerena—promising fiery exchanges and a possible early finish. Light-heavy intrigue comes from Ukrainian prospect Danylo Lapin squaring off against Briton Lewis Edmondson, while fans of heavy punches will watch Andriy Novytskyi take on Vladyslav Sirenko.
The night at Wembley promises not just a rematch of two titans—it is a full-scale world-class boxing festival. If Usyk intends to immortalise his name as the undisputed champion, Dubois aims to prove he has learned the lessons of the past. On 19 July the answers will echo beneath the roar of a 90-thousand-seat arena.
