Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Daniel Dubois to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Title

 Ukrainian boxing sensation Oleksandr Usyk cemented his legacy by defeating Daniel Dubois in a thrilling 5th round knockout decision on July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion. 

The 12-round bout saw Usyk, aged 38, overcome a fierce challenge from the 27-year-old British fighter, with him knocking out Dubois in the 5th round with a powerful left punch. The victory marks Usyk as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, unifying all four major belts in a division long dominated by American boxers for the second time.

Usyk, known for his technical precision, weathered Dubois’ early aggression, including a controversial knockdown in the fourth round that replays suggested was a low blow, allowing a crucial recovery. His strategy of outboxing Dubois over the later rounds, landing 240 of 540 punches compared to Dubois’ 180 of 450, proved decisive. 

The 90,000-strong crowd witnessed a historic moment, though Dubois’ camp hinted at an appeal over the knockdown ruling. Usyk dedicated the win to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict, boosting national morale, while Dubois, despite the loss, earned praise for resilience. A rematch clause looms, with both fighters’ next moves eagerly awaited.