Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will face off tonight at Wembley Stadium in London. The two heavyweights will battle for the undisputed championship, with Usyk holding the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, while Dubois brings the IBF title to the ring.
This fight marks a rematch from their controversial bout in August 2023. Usyk won that contest by stoppage in the ninth round, but Dubois' team claimed their fighter had Usyk down. The referee ruled the shot a low blow, adding fuel to the fire of competition between these two boxers.
Since then, Usyk has cemented his place at the top of the division with two points victories over Tyson Fury. Dubois, on the other hand, has been on a tear, stopping Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Anthony Joshua in impressive fashion.
Former world champion and fan-favorite Amir Khan shared his thoughts on the fight with Genting Casino. Khan favors Usyk to win, citing the Ukrainian's overall boxing ability:
"Power doesn't matter to him. Size doesn't matter to that guy. He's just a good overall boxer and knows how to use his hands. He will hit you with shots that you're not going to see. And he then follows them shots up, so yeah, even if it goes to 12 rounds, I got Usyk winning that fight because Dubois is going to try to pot shot him all the time. So I don't give Dubois any chance, I'm sorry."
Usyk, a former undisputed cruiserweight champion, brings skill and experience to the table. Dubois counters with raw power and youth. The contrast in styles promises an exciting match-up for fans.
The fight will determine the true king of the heavyweight division. Will Usyk's technical prowess prevail, or will Dubois' power shock the boxing world? We'll find out tonight at Wembley Stadium.
