Oleksandr Usyk, Dubois and Ukraine
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Oleksandr Usyk secured two-time undisputed status with victory over Daniel Dubois on Saturday night, prompting a former rival to joke about his
Oleksandr Usyk is undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time in his career. Usyk dominated Daniel Dubois in their rematch in London. With the win, Usyk added the IBF title he never lost to his WBA,
The Ukrainian has proved himself not just a generational great but an all-time one. His name is now among that of legendary heavyweights
Oleksandr Usyk has united the heavyweight division once again, securing his second reign as undisputed champion after stopping Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian defeated his rival inside five rounds on July 19 to reclaim the IBF title he previously relinquished, adding it back among his WBA, WBC and WBO straps.
Oleksandr Usyk, holding court at the post-fight press conference in the bowels of Wembley Stadium, raised his left arm and demonstrated the arcing left hook that an hour or so earlier had ended the IBF heavyweight title reign of Daniel Dubois and given the Ukrainian the third spell of his career as an undisputed champion.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN'You allow me to be here'—Usyk thanks Ukrainian army after London triumphAfter the fight, Usyk addressed his opponent in the ring, saying: “Sorry, this is sport. My people wanted this victory.” He also paid tribute to the Ukrainian soldiers defending the country against Russian aggression.
Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) defeated Dubois by ninth-round KO in August 2023, in a fight where Dubois appeared to land a legal body shot that sent Usyk in pain to the canvas, only for the referee to rule that it was a low blow,