Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by knockout in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, reclaiming the IBF belt and becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The Ukrainian, 38, extended his unbeaten record with a commanding performance, two years after beating Dubois via TKO in Poland.
Usyk, who outpointed Tyson Fury twice in 2024, vacated the IBF title last year, allowing Dubois to be elevated from interim champion. Saturday's win saw the southpaw regain that strap and cement his status as one of the finest boxers of his generation, having previously held all major belts at cruiserweight.
The fight was one-sided, with Usyk's counter-cross proving decisive. Dubois, 27, struggled to land meaningful punches, and the referee stopped the contest after a series of unanswered blows. Usyk's post-fight interview mentioned Joseph Parker, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Derek Chisora as possible next opponents.
In a bizarre aftermath, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul entered the ring for a staredown with Usyk, prompting speculation about a potential clash. However, Usyk has not confirmed his next move, leaving fans to debate whether Paul could be a credible challenger.
