Oleksandr Usyk delivered a shocking fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois on Saturday night time at Wembley Stadium to turn out to be the undisputed world heavyweight champion.
The 38-year-old Ukrainian added the IBF title to his WBA, WBC, and WBO belts, cementing his legacy as the primary three-time undisputed champion of the four-belt period.
Usyk had beforehand unified the cruiserweight division in 2018 and claimed all of the heavyweight belts in Could 2024 in opposition to Tyson Fury.
The combat, a rematch of their 2023 bout, which Usyk additionally received by way of stoppage, noticed Dubois come out aggressively, pushing the tempo from the opening bell. However Usyk’s superior footwork, ring IQ, and precision proved decisive.
Early within the fifth spherical, Usyk floored Dubois with a pointy mixture and completed the competition emphatically at 1:52 along with his trademark left hook, leaving the British fighter unable to beat the depend.
“38 is a younger man, keep in mind!” Usyk joked within the ring after dropping to his knees in celebration.
“I wish to say thanks to Jesus Christ, my group, and also you, Wembley. This victory is for the individuals, for our world individuals.”
Usyk stays unbeaten with an ideal 24-0 skilled file.
A disillusioned Dubois, who had been elevated to full IBF champion after Usyk relinquished the belt to pursue a rematch with Fury, was gracious in defeat:
“Bro, I’m sorry. It’s a sport. I gave it all the things I had. Take nothing away from the person, I’ll be again.”
Trying forward, Usyk talked about Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, IBF obligatory Derek Chisora, and WBO interim champion Joseph Parker as attainable last opponents for what could possibly be the final chapter of his illustrious profession.
