Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk are primed for a highly anticipated showdown at Wembley Stadium, where the two heavyweight titans will battle for the coveted undisputed world heavyweight championship. The fight, scheduled for July 19, promises to be a clash of champions with immense stakes.
Dubois, who currently holds the IBF heavyweight title, will face Usyk, the reigning WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC champion, in a bid to unify all four major belts. The 27-year-old Briton is looking to avenge his previous loss to Usyk, which came in August 2023 when the Ukrainian stopped him in the ninth round. Despite that setback, Dubois believes he is now more dangerous than ever.
This is the fight I demanded, and I finally get my chance for redemption,” said Dubois, speaking with confidence ahead of the bout. “I was robbed in the first fight by the referee’s decision, but this time I’ll make no mistakes, especially with my fans backing me at Wembley. I’m a better fighter now, and Usyk will feel that in the ring.”
The 38-year-old Usyk made history earlier this year by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era when he defeated Tyson Fury in a thrilling encounter. Having previously held all four cruiserweight belts, Usyk vacated the IBF title ahead of his rematch with Fury in December 2024, paving the way for Dubois to take the vacant championship.
Usyk, who is unbeaten in 23 professional fights, has expressed his respect for Dubois while eyeing a return to the IBF title. “I’m grateful for the chance to fight for the undisputed title again,” said Usyk. “Thank you, Daniel, for holding my IBF belt — but now I want it back.”
The upcoming match will be a milestone for British boxing, as no British fighter has ever held the undisputed heavyweight title in the four-belt era. The last British boxer to hold such a status was Lennox Lewis, who claimed the undisputed heavyweight championship in 1999.
With both fighters hungry for victory and a history of intense rivalry, the battle at Wembley Stadium is set to be one of the most exhilarating moments in heavyweight boxing this year.
