This fight followed their previous bout in Poland last August, where Usyk also won by knockout in the ninth round. With this victory, Usyk cemented his status as the unified heavyweight champion and once again became the undisputed king of the division.
Hall of Fame inductee and former world featherweight champion Barry McGuigan shared his thoughts on Dubois' future. He said:
"Dubois is now 'damaged'. His vulnerability to knockouts is known. But he can come back to the pinnacle of the division because of his incredible KO power."
McGuigan described Dubois as a powerhouse who fights instinctively and is effective at punching range. However, he pointed out that it's hard to turn Dubois into a thinking fighter, which might limit his potential for improvement in strategic aspects.
The expert advised Dubois to get a number of wins under his belt and rebuild his confidence. He believes the 27-year-old British boxer is young enough to turn his career around, but noted that Dubois might never learn like Usyk due to mental capacity limitations.
McGuigan didn't give credence to the debate about Dubois quitting. He called it a cruel statement made by people who've "never taken a punch in their life."
Dubois now faces the challenge of rebuilding his career and making important changes. Meanwhile, Usyk has cemented his place as the greatest heavyweight of his generation.
The Ukrainian champion now has two options. He can either face mandatory challenger Joseph Parker as ordered by the WBO, or vacate the WBO belt to seek a bigger money bout.