OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois.
Usyk, 38, dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge.
GettyOleksandr Usyk earned his third undisputed title with victory over Daniel Dubois[/caption]
GettyDubois was knocked out by Usyk in the fifth round[/caption]
AFPDubois took some heavy hits from his Ukrainian opponent[/caption]
The Ukrainian needed nine rounds to win their first fight back in 2023.
But he needed less than five to see the referee wave the fight to a close after his knockout blow in front of the packed Wembley crowd.
Usyk was the strongest fighter from the off, but Dubois certainly had his moments.
Below, SunSport’s Jack Figg recaps yet another superb win for Usyk against British opposition…
ROUND ONE
Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward.
Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two.
Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9
PADubois managed a menacing combo in the first round[/caption]
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ROUND TWO
Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left.
Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs.
Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainty making him pay.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18)
ROUND THREE
Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois – maybe more off balance than hurt.
Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well.
Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 30 Dubois 27)
PAUsyk landed some heavy blows on Dubois during the bout[/caption]
ROUND FOUR
Right uppercut lands on Usyk’s belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight.
Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done.
Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far.
Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37)
ROUND FIVE
Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards.
Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but DOWN GOES DUBOIS after a counter right hook.
He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion.
ReutersUsyk knocked Dubois down twice in the fifth round[/caption]
ReutersThe fight was called after the second drop to the canvas[/caption]
ReutersUsyk’s thunderous hook did the job[/caption]
PAUsyk is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
