Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to begin negotiations with mandatory challenger Joseph Parker. The Ukrainian, 38, unified the division for a second time on 19 July with a fifth-round stoppage of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. New Zealand’s Parker beat Zhilei Zhang to win the WBO interim belt in March 2024. Both parties have …
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Usyk vs Dubois 2: Briton’s team to hold ‘inquest’ after reported gathering before he lost
There are unconfirmed reports the gathering was organised by Dubois’ father, and suggestions the fighter left during the event to go for a short drive. Charles rejected claims this was a sign of distress. “To put logic to it, the father mainly replicated the recipe that worked against AJ to hopefully get a victory last Saturday. And it didn’t work. …
Read More »Oleksandr Usyk KOs Daniel Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time
London AP — Oleksandr Usyk disagreed with the idea that he’s become one of boxing’s all-time greats, but the evidence is mounting after his fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. The victory, sealed with a crunching left hook to Dubois’ jaw, made Usyk the undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time. The undefeated southpaw retained …
Read More »Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth-round knockout to reclaim undisputed crown – Reuters
Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth-round knockout to reclaim undisputed crown Reuters Oleksandr Usyk brutally knocks out Daniel Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion Yahoo Sports Warren: Dubois needs Usyk mentality after KO ESPN Usyk vs Dubois 2: Oleksandr Usyk & ‘Ivan’ – the untouchable duo who can’t be beaten? BBC Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion Al Jazeera Source link
Read More »Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois
Oleksandr Usyk became a three-time undisputed champion after knocking out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their Wembley Stadium main event. The Ukrainian was on point throughout and ended things after knocking Dubois down with a right hook before finishing the Londoner with a huge left. Daniel Dubois promised to be more active in the rematch with Usyk, and …
Read More »Oleksandr Usyk wraps Ukraine’s flag around himself and his fists around Daniel Dubois | Boxing
Perhaps the most striking part of the surge of controlled fury that ended this heavyweight title fight wasn’t the short right or the clubbing left that took Daniel Dubois down midway through the fifth round. It was Oleksandr Usyk’s smile before the second of those shots. More of a snarl perhaps, or a baring of the gumshield, as Dubois let …
Read More »Usyk knocks out Dubois in fifth to unify heavyweight boxing belts | Boxing News
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois of United Kingdom to unify the heavyweight title belts in London. Oleksandr Usyk has cemented his status as the outstanding heavyweight of his generation with an emphatic fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois in their undisputed world title bout at London’s Wembley Stadium. Victory on Saturday saw Ukraine’s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record …
Read More »Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2 results, highlights: Ukrainian champ regains undisputed title with knockout
Oleksandr Usyk is undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time in his career. Usyk dominated Daniel Dubois in their rematch in London. With the win, Usyk added the IBF title he never lost to his WBA, WBO and WBC championships. Usyk defeated Dubois in their 2023 meeting, one fight before becoming undisputed champion by beating Tyson Fury, but Dubois and …
Read More »Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Nick ParkinsonJul 19, 2025, 05:47 PM ET Close Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois to be crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion. Getty LONDON — Oleksandr Usyk ruthlessly knocked out Daniel Dubois in Round 5 to become undisputed world heavyweight champion once again on Saturday. The Ukrainian became …
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Uncrowned has Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 2 live results, round-by-round updates, highlights, ring walks and start time for the Usyk vs. Dubois 2 fight card on Saturday afternoon at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Usyk looks to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion as he attempts to unify his WBC, WBO and WBA belts against IBF titleholder Dubois in …
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