Oleksandr Usyk Wins Heavyweight Title
Usyk's victory extends his professional record to 24 wins, with the Ukrainian now holding the WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF belts, and having beaten three former champions: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Dubois twice, with his next fight expected to be against a top contender.
Oleksandr Usyk, a 38-year-old Ukrainian boxer, has become the undisputed heavyweight champion by knocking out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their fight at London's Wembley Stadium, extending his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights and adding the IBF belt to his collection.
Usyk dominated the early rounds, dropping Dubois to the canvas in the fifth round, and finished the fight with a trademark left hook that left Dubois unable to beat the count. This victory makes him the WBA, WBC, and WBO champion, solidifying his position as one of boxing's greats. Usyk has now defeated Dubois twice and has also beaten former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury twice.
The Ukrainian's victory was welcomed warmly by the crowd, with Usyk having called the UK his second home. He has now set his sights on his next opponent, with options including Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Joseph Parker. The rematch with Dubois was a career-best payday for both fighters, with Usyk expected to take home around $132.8m and Dubois receiving $71.22m.
With this win, Usyk has cemented his status as a boxing legend, and his next fight is highly anticipated. The boxing world will be watching closely as Usyk prepares to face his next opponent, looking to continue his unbeaten streak and defend his titles.