The main rematch of the year: all the details of the second fight between Usyk and Dubois
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On Saturday, July 19, a rematch between Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk and Briton Daniel Dubois will take place at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London.
All the most prestigious heavyweight titles are at stake. The fight will be the second in the history of boxers’ confrontations: the first meeting ended with Usyk’s victory by knockout in the ninth round. This time, an even fiercer fight is expected, because the Briton seeks revenge, and the Ukrainian – the title of absolute world champion.
What is known about the rematch between Usyk and Dubois?
The fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will be one of the most anticipated sporting events of the summer. The two boxers have already met in August 2023 in Wroclaw, Poland, where Usyk won early in the ninth round. Then the fight caused a lot of controversy due to a blow below the belt from the Briton, but the judges recorded the victory of the Ukrainian. Since then, Dubois has been seeking revenge, and Usyk continues his undefeated streak in the professional ring.
Where and when will the fight take place?
This time the fight will take place at Wembley Stadium in London, which only adds to the scale of the event. Organizers are expecting over 80,000 spectators, and the atmosphere promises to be intense and spectacular. This is where all the major heavyweight titles will be contested – WBA, WBO, WBC, IBF and IBO.
Start time and broadcast
The boxing evening at Wembley will begin at 19:00 Kyiv time with several preliminary fights. The main event — the Usyk-Dubois fight — is expected to start around 23:30 Kyiv time. The broadcast is organized by the DAZN and Sky Sports Box Office platforms, as well as some European and American TV channels. In Ukraine, the fight can be seen thanks to the Megogo video service.
Boxer statistics
At the time of the fight, Usyk’s record stands at 23 wins in 23 fights, 14 of which ended in knockouts. In December 2024, he defeated Tyson Fury in a rematch, which was further evidence of his dominance in the heavyweight division.
Daniel Dubois has 22 wins in 24 fights, with 21 knockouts. His two losses were to Joe Joyce in 2020 and Oleksandr Usyk in 2023. In September 2024, Dubois surprised the world by knocking out Anthony Joshua to win the IBF title.
Predictions and odds
Bookmakers’ forecasts favor the Ukrainian champion. The odds on Usyk’s victory range from 1.25 to 1.33, while those on Dubois range from 3.5 to 4.5, reflecting analysts’ confidence in the Ukrainian’s advantage. However, many experts note that the Briton has a chance to win only by knockout – thanks to the powerful blow for which he received the nickname “Dynamite”.
Additional facts
Additional attention is being drawn by the interest of sports stars: famous boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has bet half a million dollars on Usyk’s victory. And the event itself has already been called the “main fight of the summer” in the world of professional boxing. Whether the Ukrainian will be able to confirm his status as the best heavyweight boxer will become known very soon.
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