Boxing Match Preview: Oleksandr Usyk (23-0-0, 14 KOs) vs. Daniel Dubois (22-2-0, 21 KOs)

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The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois is set to electrify Wembley Stadium on Saturday, July 19, 2025, with the winner walking away as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. This bout carries high stakes, lingering controversy, and a clash of elite boxing styles.

Fight Details

AttributeOleksandr UsykDaniel Dubois
Record23-0-0 (14 KOs)22-2-0 (21 KOs)
Age3827
Height6′3″ (191 cm)6′5″ (196 cm)
Reach78″ (198 cm)78″ (198 cm)
StanceSouthpawOrthodox
TitlesWBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, RingIBF

Ringwalks: Approx. 9:45 PM UK time
Broadcast: DAZN PPV ($59.99 US / £24.99 UK)

Recent Form

Usyk’s Last 5 Fights:

Win vs. Tyson Fury (UD 12)

Win vs. Tyson Fury (SD 12)

Win vs. Daniel Dubois (KO 9)

Win vs. Anthony Joshua (SD 12)

Win vs. Anthony Joshua (UD 12)

Dubois’ Last 5 Fights:

Win vs. Anthony Joshua (KO 5)

Win vs. Filip Hrgovic (TKO 8)

Win vs. Jarrell Miller (TKO 10)

Loss vs. Oleksandr Usyk (KO 9)

Win vs. Kevin Lerena (TKO 3)

Tale of the Rivalry

Their first clash in August 2023 ended in controversy when Dubois dropped Usyk with a body shot that was ruled a low blow. Usyk recovered and stopped Dubois in the ninth round. Dubois and his team have long maintained the punch was legal, fueling the fire for this rematch.

Since then, Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury twice to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. Dubois, meanwhile, has rebuilt his career with knockout wins over Hrgovic and Joshua, and now holds the IBF title.

Fight Analysis

Usyk’s Strengths:

Elite footwork and ring IQ

Southpaw angles and jab control

Proven stamina and composure under pressure

Dubois’ Strengths:

Devastating power (95% KO rate)

Youth and physicality

Improved confidence and aggression since their first bout

Key Strategy Notes:

Usyk will aim to control distance, frustrate Dubois with movement, and avoid trading early.

Dubois must cut off the ring, target the body (legally), and land heavy shots early to test Usyk’s resilience.

X-Factor

Dubois is riding a wave of momentum and believes he was robbed in their first fight. Usyk, however, remains undefeated and has shown he can adapt to any style. The crowd at Wembley will be behind Dubois, but Usyk has proven he can silence hostile arenas.

FIGHT ODDS

Oleksandr Usyk                – 300

Daniel Dubois                    + 235

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025

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