A fierce clash will take place in the heavyweight division of professional boxing. The famous Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, who has become the holder of the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, will face Daniel Dubois, the world champion in the IBF version, in a rematch. This important bout will take place on July 19 at the famous Wembley Stadium in London, England. Additionally, the prestigious The Ring magazine belt will also be at stake in the fight.
Regarding this major confrontation, Oleksandr Usyk expressed his feelings and addressed his opponent:
“I thank God for giving me the opportunity to fight for absolute championship once again. Dubois, thank you for keeping my IBF belt safe for a while, but now it’s time to reclaim it,” said the Ukrainian boxing star confidently.
It is worth noting that Oleksandr Usyk had his last bout on December 22 of last year in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he achieved victory over the legendary British champion Tyson Fury by unanimous decision.
Daniel Dubois, on the other hand, had his last fight on September 22, 2024, in London, where he delivered an impressive knockout to his compatriot Anthony Joshua in the fifth round.
The first confrontation between Usyk and Dubois took place on August 26, 2023, where Usyk defeated his opponent by technical knockout in the ninth round.
Now, the boxing world is eagerly awaiting another major clash. In this rematch, Usyk aims to return to his status as the absolute champion, while Dubois seeks to avenge his defeat from the first bout. Sports fans are looking forward to this fight with great interest.
