Frank Bruno's Ringside Verdict on Dubois vs Usyk: "Heartbreaking"

George Fields July 20, 2025, 8:10 a.m.

Usyk, now 38, showed why he's considered one of the greatest heavyweights. He's already beaten Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury twice each. This time, he made quick work of Dubois, also known as "DDD".

Former world champion Frank Bruno watched from ringside. Before the fight, Bruno said:

"[Usyk is] 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's prediction turned out to be spot on. Usyk bamboozled Dubois from the start. In the fifth round, he dropped the Brit twice. The referee stopped the fight, giving Usyk the best stoppage of his career at 38-years-old.

After the fight, Bruno couldn't contain his admiration. He said:

"So, last night a masterclass in boxing. I feel boxing fans will not see another boxer like Usyk for many years to come … [I'm] watching the fights again from last night while on the treadmill!"

Fans and fighters agreed with Bruno's assessment. Many are now debating where Usyk ranks among the top ten greatest heavyweights of all time.

The victory at Wembley Stadium held special meaning. It's the same place where Bruno won his world title back in 1995 against Oliver McCall. Now, 30 years later, Usyk made his own history in the iconic venue.

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