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Usyk Knocks Out Dubois to Reclaim Undisputed Heavyweight Crown

The fifth-round stoppage at Wembley reunited the WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF titles for a second time in his career.

Oleksandr Usyk lands a punch on Daniel Dubois during their World Heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium in London on July 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • Usyk floored Dubois with a right hook then finished him seconds later with a left hook, securing a fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium.
  • He improved his professional record to 24-0 while reclaiming the IBF title to once again hold all four major heavyweight belts.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed Usyk as a legend and war veterans ringside underscored his symbolic role for Ukraine.
  • In the ring, Usyk suggested potential future matchups against Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker.
  • After the defeat, Dubois praised Usyk’s performance and vowed to regroup and return stronger to the heavyweight scene.