Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will face off again in a highly-charged rematch on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, London. The fight will determine the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
This bout follows their controversial first meeting in August 2023. Usyk won that fight by a 9th round stoppage, but not without drama. Dubois knocked down Usyk with a body shot, which was ruled low by the referee. Dubois still disputes this call to this day.
Since then, both fighters have had significant victories. Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in May 2024, becoming the undisputed champion. He later vacated the IBF belt to set up a rematch with Fury. Dubois, on the other hand, claimed that vacant IBF title with a stunning 5th round knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September.
Dubois' career has been marked by two notable losses. Besides the defeat to Usyk, he also lost to Joe Joyce in November 2020, when he was counted out in the 10th round after taking a knee. These incidents have led some boxing fans to question Dubois' heart.
Usyk addressed this controversy in a recent interview with DAZN. When asked if he thought Dubois had a "quitting weakness", Usyk responded:
"A little bit, yes. Maybe cause he's a younger guy. I don't know. Daniel is a little bit afraid. I am too, but my afraid, it's different."
These comments will certainly add fuel to the fire as both fighters prepare for their upcoming clash. The rematch promises to be an intense battle, with both Usyk and Dubois having something to prove.
While Tony Bellew has made a prediction about the fight, the details of his forecast weren't provided. Regardless, boxing fans around the world will be watching closely as Usyk and Dubois step into the ring once again, with the undisputed heavyweight championship on the line.
