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Usyk and Dubois Face Off as Tensions Rise Ahead of Undisputed Heavyweight Rematch

The July 19 bout at Wembley Stadium marks the first undisputed heavyweight title fight on British soil in over two decades, with both fighters seeking redemption and legacy.

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Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury - Heavyweight World Title - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - December 22, 2024 Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after winning the Heavyweight World Title Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

Overview

  • Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on July 19, 2025, at London's Wembley Stadium.
  • The rematch follows their controversial 2023 bout, where Usyk won by ninth-round knockout after a disputed low-blow ruling against Dubois in the fifth round.
  • Usyk vacated the IBF title in 2024 to pursue a rematch with Tyson Fury, while Dubois was elevated to full IBF champion and defended the belt with a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.
  • Promotional tensions escalated during a heated face-off at Wembley, with Dubois shoving Usyk before security intervened, highlighting the personal stakes for both fighters.
  • This fight will determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion on British soil since Lennox Lewis, with all four major belts on the line.