Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are getting ready for a big fight at Wembley Stadium in London. The two heavyweights will face off for all four major titles - WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF.
This rematch is set to be a massive event. The total purse for the fight is £152 million ($194 million). Usyk will get £97.5 million ($126 million), while Dubois will earn £52.5 million ($68 million). The fight is expected to bring in over £180 million ($200 million) in revenue.
Usyk, the Ukrainian champion, comes into the fight with an impressive 23-0 record, including 20 knockouts. He's known for his hard-hitting style and is a big name in Eastern Europe. Dubois, the British challenger, holds the IBF title and will have the home crowd behind him at Wembley.
Their first fight happened on August 26, 2023, in Poland. Usyk won by knockout in the ninth round, but there were claims that Dubois didn't get a fair shake.
The fight will start at 5:30 p.m. London time, with the main event expected around 9:40 p.m. Fans can watch it exclusively on DAZN pay-per-view.
Wembley Stadium has a rich boxing history. It's where Muhammad Ali fought in 1963, and other big names like Frank Bruno, Jack Petersen, and Wladimir Klitschko have also stepped into the ring there.
This fight is a big deal for heavyweight boxing, especially in Britain. It's not just about the belts - it's about honor and glory too. And with the fight happening in London instead of Poland or Eastern Europe, the atmosphere and expectations will be different.
"This fight is crucial for both of us," Usyk said at a press conference. "I'm coming to London to prove I'm the best heavyweight in the world, no matter where we fight."
Dubois seems confident too.
"Fighting at Wembley is a dream come true," he stated. "I've won here before, and I plan to do it again. Usyk's in for a surprise."
With so much on the line, this rematch between Usyk and Dubois is shaping up to be one of the biggest boxing events of the year. The winner will walk away as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
