Dubois was the beneficiary of this move by the IBF, picking up the interim title with a June 2024 stoppage of Filip Hrgovic and then being elevated to full champion after Usyk was stripped. Dubois then defended his title with a spectacular knockout of Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium.

Simon Jordan claims Daniel Dubois’ dad threw a party at the boxer’s house on the morning of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois turned up late to Wembley Stadium at around 8.15

However, Usyk came out fast and landed three sharp jabs that snapped back the head of Dubois. From then on, the now two-time undisputed heavyweight ruler was in control, mesmerising his young opponent with his footwork and feints and picking him off with well-timed shots. He finished proceedings in the fifth with two knockdowns.

SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel has released his top boxing picks for Saturday's Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois rematch for the undisputed heavyweight crown at Wembley Stadium

WBO and WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk and IBF heavyweight titleholder Daniel Dubois will get busy for the fans and media at today's open workouts ahead of their championship showdown on Sat. night (July 19,