Usyk Demolishes Dubois in Fifth-Round KO — Grudge Finally Settled in Explosive Rematch
By Chukwuebuka Chukwuemeka
London, July 19, 2025 – In a monumental heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk reclaimed the undisputed world heavyweight crown by dismantling Daniel Dubois with a devastating fifth-round knockout.
Usyk, 38, entered the ring with supreme confidence, and he
quickly seized control, outclassing Dubois from bell to bell. He floored the
Brit with an overhand right before delivering a crushing left hook to the chin,
ending the fight at 1:52 of round five
Official scorecards confirmed Usyk’s dominance leading up to
the KO: two judges had him ahead by margins of 39‑37, and the third card read a
clean 40‑36 through four rounds, underlining his skill,
precision, and ring control
This emphatic win not only reclaims Usyk’s IBF strap along with his WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring titles, but also cements him as the first male boxer in history to become a three‑time undisputed champion in the four‑belt era
Grudge Match Origins
The tension between these fighters pre-dated this bout.
Their first encounter ended controversially in 2023, when Dubois’ body shot was
ruled a low blow a decision the Brit and his camp vehemently disputed
That low blow controversy fueled the intensity of this
rematch, with Dubois openly vowing retaliation.
Tensions flared during their promotional face-off, with
Dubois shoving Usyk, an altercation so heated that security stepped in
Usyk dismissed the shove as "a sign of weakness,"
but it added further fuel to an already volatile atmosphere.
What’s Next for Usyk?
After the fight, Usyk revealed he jokingly nicknamed the
knockout left hook “Ivan” “a strong Ukrainian village man” underscoring both
his national pride and a lighthearted tone post-brawl
He told media he intends to rest and reunite with family but
didn’t shut down future mega-fight possibilities. Names being circulated
include Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, or Joseph Parker
The Final Word
Usyk’s spectacular victory not only resolves the bitter
grudge between him and Dubois, but also reinforces his place among boxing’s
elite, a supremely skilled champion whose discipline, precision, and resilience
continue to dominate the heavyweight division.
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