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Usyk Knocks Out Dubois to Regain Undisputed Heavyweight Title

He has announced a multi-month break as he weighs future high-profile matchups.

Overview

  • Usyk delivered a fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium in front of 100,000 spectators.
  • The victory reclaimed the IBF belt to join his WBA, WBC and WBO titles, making him the only two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
  • At 38 years old, Usyk extended his perfect record to 24-0 with 15 wins by knockout.
  • He earned a reported $130 million purse for the bout, while Dubois collected roughly half that amount.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Usyk on X, praising him as a legend who inspires the nation.