This bout marks their second meeting, following Usyk's victory by 9th round stoppage in August 2023. Since then, both fighters have made significant strides in their careers. Usyk became the undisputed champion after defeating Tyson Fury in May 2024. He later vacated the IBF belt to fulfill a rematch with Fury. Dubois seized this opportunity, claiming the vacant IBF title with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua in September 2024.
Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno, who will be ringside for the fight, shared his thoughts with Talksport. Bruno favors Usyk to win but acknowledges Dubois' punching power:
"He's very very tricky, very very smart, very very clever. Dubois could use his strength. He's got a good jab and can do a good job on him, but I can't really see it. I hope he can prove me wrong. I'm picking Usyk but he's got a puncher's chance Dubois. He's got to go over there, rush him, bully him, use his weight and use his power against him, but I can't see it, but I hope I'm wrong. I hope he wins it and shuts me up."
Bruno suggests that Dubois' best strategy would be to use his strength, rush Usyk, and rely on his weight and power advantage. However, he believes Usyk's trickiness, intelligence, and skill will likely prevail.
Another British heavyweight legend, Lennox Lewis, has also offered his thoughts on the fight, though details of his prediction weren't provided.
The highly anticipated clash at Wembley Stadium will determine the true king of the heavyweight division. Fans are eager to see if Usyk can maintain his dominance or if Dubois can pull off a stunning upset and unify all the belts.