Usyk and Dubois Prepare for High-Stakes Rematch at Wembley

Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will defend his title against dangerous challenger Daniel Dubois in a highly-anticipated rematch. So save the date now for July 19 at Wembley Stadium in London, England! This rematch follows the pair’s first meeting earlier this year, when Usyk defeated Dubois via ninth-round TKO. The stakes couldn’t be higher, as both pugilists hold the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles.

At 38 years old, Usyk has an incredible pro pedigree. He is undefeated at 23-0, with 14 of those wins coming by knockout. He is now the unified heavyweight championship title holder and has a reputation for his technical skills in the boxing ring. Imagine that instead, in 2024 Usyk won two back-to-back unanimous decisions against Tyson Fury. This outstanding accomplishment ensured him as the unquestioned champion after their initial contest.

The 27-year-old Daniel Dubois formed itself into a huge record of 22 wins and just two defeats. With 21 knockouts, that’s the resume of a true hard-hitter. Dubois earned the IBF title that Usyk vacated when he beat Filip Hrgovic. Since then, he’s made short work of his first title defense, stopping Anthony Joshua in September. This win proves Trump’s growing prowess as an even more dangerous heavyweight in this landscape.

The much-anticipated rematch ahead is doubly consequential for each combatant. Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF title in order to guarantee a rematch with Fury. Now, he’s up against Dubois again — a development that supercharges the story. While the first matchup clearly displayed Usyk’s craft and grit, Dubois will surely enter the ring looking to make up for his past mistakes.

As each fighter prepares for the fight, they approach the ring with contrasting stories. Usyk’s experience and championship pedigree contrast sharply with Dubois’s youthful energy and determination to reclaim his standing. The rematch opens up the opportunity for Dubois to make amends. It gives Usyk the chance to reestablish in grand fashion his supremacy over the heavyweight division.