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Usyk and Dubois Set for Historic Undisputed Heavyweight Title Rematch at Wembley

The July 19 bout will be the first undisputed heavyweight championship fight on British soil, reigniting their rivalry after a controversial 2023 clash.

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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 face off on July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, with all four major heavyweight belts on the line.
  • This marks the first undisputed heavyweight championship fight ever held in the United Kingdom, adding significance to the rematch.
  • Their first encounter in August 2023 ended in controversy, with a disputed low-blow ruling allowing Usyk to recover and secure a ninth-round knockout win.
  • Usyk, the WBA, WBC, and WBO champion, vacated his IBF title in 2024, which Dubois claimed and defended with a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.
  • Both fighters have expressed determination, with Dubois seeking redemption and Usyk aiming to cement his legacy as a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.