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Usyk Stops Dubois in Fifth Round to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Crown

He plans a month of rest before mapping out his next title defense

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Overview

  • Oleksandr Usyk knocked down Daniel Dubois with a brutal left cross in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium on July 19, unifying the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles
  • The 38-year-old Ukrainian recovered the IBF belt he vacated in 2023 to extend his record to 24-0 with 15 career knockouts
  • Dubois acknowledged Usyk’s superiority after the stoppage and earned a €61 million purse to Usyk’s €114 million payday
  • Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez netted $130,000 from a $500,000 bet on Usyk, highlighting the high financial stakes of the bout
  • Usyk dedicated the win to people around the world and will take a month off before choosing his next challenger