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Usyk and Dubois Set for Historic Heavyweight Unification Rematch at Wembley

The July 19 bout will crown the undisputed heavyweight champion, reigniting tensions from their controversial 2023 clash.

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Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois Press Conference - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2025 Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois go head to head during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
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Overview

  • Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will face off on July 19 at Wembley Stadium for all four major heavyweight titles, marking the first undisputed heavyweight fight on British soil since Lennox Lewis.
  • Their 2023 fight ended in controversy when a fifth-round body shot by Dubois was ruled a low blow, with Usyk recovering to win by ninth-round stoppage.
  • Pre-fight tensions escalated during a press conference, with Dubois' trainer accusing Usyk of 'conning the boxing world' and questioning the legality of the low blow ruling.
  • Usyk, holding the WBA, WBC, and WBO belts, aims to reclaim the IBF title he vacated, while Dubois seeks redemption after rebuilding his career with knockout wins over top opponents, including Anthony Joshua.
  • Promoter Frank Warren has promised Usyk a Bentley if he wins, adding a unique personal incentive to the high-stakes showdown.