Daniel Dubois will face Oleksandr Usyk in a blockbuster clash for the undisputed world heavyweight championship at Wembley Stadium on 19 July.
Dubois, the IBF champion, will look to dethrone Usyk, who holds the WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC belts. The Ukrainian maestro remains unbeaten in 23 professional fights and previously defeated Dubois in August 2023 with a ninth-round stoppage.
Usyk, 38, cemented his place in boxing history in May 2024 when he edged out Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Prior to his December rematch with Fury, Usyk vacated his IBF belt — paving the way for Dubois to be elevated to champion status. Dubois then successfully defended his title with a sensational stoppage of Anthony Joshua at Wembley last September.
The 27-year-old Londoner was scheduled to defend his belt again against Joseph Parker earlier this year but was forced to withdraw due to illness during fight week.
Now, Dubois has his shot at redemption.
“This is the fight I wanted and demanded — now I get my chance for revenge,” said Dubois.
“I should have won the first fight but was denied by the referee’s judgment. This time, there will be no mistakes, especially in front of my people at the national stadium. I’m a superior, more dangerous fighter now — and Usyk will find that out.”
No British boxer has held the undisputed heavyweight crown in the four-belt era. The last Brit to become undisputed champion was Lennox Lewis back in 1999.
Usyk, who also reigned as an undisputed cruiserweight champion, last fought in December, securing a second win over Fury.
“I’m grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship,” Usyk said.
“Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt — but now I want it back.”
Dubois’ stunning knockout of Joshua at Wembley propelled him into superstar status. Once written off after his loss to Usyk, he has rebuilt himself into a world champion brimming with belief.
Meanwhile, Usyk has made a career out of breaking British hearts, toppling Joshua twice and besting Fury in epic fashion. He’ll be looking to repeat the trick against Dubois.
On paper, an 11-year age gap could suggest a changing of the guard. But with Usyk’s unmatched pedigree, the Ukrainian will enter the ring as the clear favorite.
For Dubois, this fight marks a full-circle moment — a chance to banish the ghosts of Poland nearly three years ago. That first meeting was marred by controversy when Dubois appeared centimetres away from a knockout, only for a low blow ruling to shift the momentum.
Few would have predicted that Dubois — not Fury — would get the chance to knock Usyk off his throne. Yet come July, under the lights of Wembley, Dubois will have the ultimate opportunity to rewrite his story and claim the undisputed heavyweight crown on home soil.
