Oleksandr Usyk demolishes Daniel Dubois to become undisputed heavyweight champion, calls out four names

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter

Published: July 20 2025 | 00:30

Last updated: July 20 2025 | 00:48

Usyk demolishes Dubois to become undisputed champion, calls out four names

Oleksandr Usyk becomes undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after stopping Daniel Dubois inside five rounds at Wembley Stadium.

Oleksandr Usyk has stopped Daniel Dubois inside five rounds to become undisputed heavyweight world champion for a second time.

There was much anticipation at Wembley Stadium as Dubois attempted to shock the world by handing Usyk his first professional defeat, the Briton being given a genuine chance on the back of his demolition job of Anthony Joshua in September.

However, the perception of a greater threat being offered by Dubois than in their first bout two years ago only benefitted Usyk as he produced a masterclass of a performance in London.

The 38-year-old was sharp from the off, landing his trademark accuracy and causing Dubois to think twice about going on the attack, as many had expected.

By the end of the second, it was apparent that it would be a long night for Dubois, in victory or defeat, as Usyk stepped on the accelerator and showcased his superior class.

To Dubois's credit, he fared better in the third and a large portion of the fourth, but there was not enough variety about his work at the same time that he looked to be tiring.

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In the fifth, Usyk closed the show in style, a counter left putting Dubois to the canvas in the corner before ruthlessly flooring what had become a defenceless opponent with a big left hand for a second time.

Although Dubois would get to his feet, there was never any real possibility to meet the count of 10, leaving Usyk to celebrate becoming a three-time undisputed champion, initially at cruiserweight before twice at heavyweight.

Usyk calls out four potential opponents

After the fight, Usyk was quizzed on who could be his next opponent, namechecking three fighters in Dereck Chisora, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua who he has already defeated a total of five times.

Joseph Parker was also named and appears the most likely to be next in line. The New Zealander is the interim WBO champion and that particular governing body has already ruled for Usyk to defend against the former world champion next.