Usyk vs Dubois 2: Repeat or Revenge Rematch for Undisputed Crown
Oleksandr Usyk will aim to become a two-time Undisputed Heavyweight Champion with a second victory over Daniel Dubois in their awaited rematch this weekend.
The reigning unified World Champion can reclaim his former belt to hold all the division’s marbles once again, with Dubois now in possession of his previously vacated title.
But ‘Dynamite’ is determined to avenge his 2023 defeat to Usyk in Poland and become the first British Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
Dubois is riding high since that initial Usyk loss, with wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and, most notably, two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
Meanwhile, Usyk remains undefeated since stopping Dubois two years ago, entering the rematch on the back of consecutive victories over Tyson Fury to assert his dominance.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the anticipated rematch with BOXRAW’s full Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight preview.
When is Usyk vs Dubois 2?
Usyk vs Dubois 2 will take place on Saturday, July 19th.
Where is Usyk vs Dubois 2 taking place?
The heavyweight rematch is set to be held at Wembley Stadium, London, where Dubois most recently secured a career-best knockout triumph over ‘AJ’ last September.
What time does Usyk vs Dubois 2 start?
Fight night is scheduled to start around 5:40 PM (BST), 12:40 PM (ET), and 9:40 AM (PT).
The Usyk vs Dubois 2 ring walks are expected to begin around 10PM (BST), 5PM (ET), and 2PM (PT).
As is the case with all Wembley events, the stadium's 11PM BST curfew will be in place, so a slightly earlier-than-usual ring walk time can be expected for fans.
Usyk vs Dubois 2 live stream
Usyk vs Dubois 2 will be broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.
Usyk vs Dubois 2 PPV Price
The full event can be purchased at $59.99 in the United States and £24.99 in the UK and Ireland.
Full Usyk vs Dubois 2 Undercard
The Wembley undercard features two-weight World Champion Lawrence Okolie, as he moves up divisions again to begin his charge towards a heavyweight title against Kevin Lerena.
Here’s the full Usyk vs Dubois 2 undercard line-up below.
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena
Daniel Lapin vs Lewis Edmondson
Aadam Hamed vs Ezequiel Gregores
Lasha Guruli vs James Francis
Vladyslav Sirenko vs Solomon Dacres
Usyk vs Dubois 2 Fight Preview
Now 23-0 and already established as one of his era’s best fighters, Usyk will look to reaffirm his position as the greatest heavyweight of his generation with a second success against Dubois.
The Ukrainian has already dispatched both Joshua and Fury twice in his career and now has his focus locked on securing another British double over one more familiar foe.
Despite Usyk rallying to a ninth-round knockout victory when the pair last collided in August 2023, there was some controversy earlier in the clash, which continues to divide opinions.
Usyk was sent to the canvas from an apparent Dubois body shot in the fifth round, but it was ruled as a low blow by the referee, and the champion used up a total of three minutes and forty-five seconds of his officially permitted time to recover.
Debates have raged on between teams and fans over the legitimacy of the ‘illegal’ shot to Usyk’s beltline, with an official appeal even being rejected from Dubois’ handlers.
Dubois' trainer, Don Charles, hit out at the unified champion, declaring that he deserved an Oscar for his performance in Poland.
"You conned the referee, you conned us, you conned the boxing world," he declared in the build-up to the rematch.
But a defiant Usyk fired back with a smile on his face, stating: “You must teach your fighter to punch clean.
"It's just talking. For me, it doesn't matter. It's my road. Blah, blah, blah. I respect all my opponents."
All the talking comes to an end at Wembley, as Usyk attempts to underline his heavyweight legacy, while Dubois seeks his rematch redemption. LFG!
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