Oleksandr Usyk.webp
The Digest:

Oleksandr Usyk delivered a Boxing Masterclass at Wembley Stadium, stopping Daniel Dubois in the fifth round to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The Ukrainian's dominant performance, witnessed by 90,000 fans, cemented his legacy as one of the sport's greats and dashed Dubois' hopes of unifying the division.

Key Points:
  • Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in round five.
  • He became a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
  • Usyk previously stopped Dubois in 2023, maintaining a perfect 24-0 record.
  • Dubois tasted his third professional defeat, all inside the distance.
  • Usyk reclaimed his IBF title, adding it to his WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC belts.
  • Dubois acknowledged Usyk's performance and vowed to return stronger.
  • Usyk expressed a desire to rest with his family after the victory.
Usyk's latest triumph underscores his strategic brilliance and reinforces his status as a boxing elite. This Boxing Masterclass not only secured his undisputed title but also set the stage for future heavyweight permutations, while Usyk himself prioritizes a well-deserved rest.

Sources: BBC Sport