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Emmanuel Tunde Jul 20 2 minutes, 9 seconds
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Oleksandr Usyk solidified his status as one of boxing's legends by defeating Daniel Dubois in the fifth round, thus becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. The Ukrainian showcased an exceptional performance in front of 90,000 spectators at Wembley Stadium, shattering Dubois' aspirations of being the first Briton to unify the heavyweight division in the four-belt era.
At 38 years old, Usyk knocked Dubois down twice in the fifth round, and the London fighter was unable to rise in time to beat the count after the second knockdown. Usyk had previously stopped Dubois in 2023, maintaining his flawless professional record with 24 wins. "I apologize [Dubois], it's part of the sport. My supporters desired this victory," Usyk stated to DAZN. "There’s nothing planned next. This is sufficient.
Now, I want to take a break. I want to spend time with my family, my wife, and my children. I need to rest for two or three months." Dubois, who defeated Anthony Joshua to retain his IBF title in September, faced his third defeat in 25 professional fights, with all losses occurring by way of stoppage.
Usyk regained the IBF title, which had been taken from him shortly after he unified the division in 2023, and added it to his collection of WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC belts. "I must give him credit for his performance; I put forth all my effort. I take nothing away from that man, I will return," Dubois remarked to DAZN. "I was just trying to fight, aiming to win each round. It is what it is.