Prepare for the Heavyweight Showdown!
Boxing rematch confirmed: Usyk to battle Dubois for undisputed heavyweight title on July 19 in London
Get ready for the much-anticipated heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois on July 19, 2025, at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London! This hotly contested sequel is set to determine the undisputed heavyweight champion, courtesy of Queensberry Promotions.
Undefeated Ukrainian powerhouse Usyk currently holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts and is chasing his second reign as the four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On the other hand, London-born Dubois is the current IBF titlist, determined to claim his first undisputed title and settle the score from their electrifying 2023 bout.
Rehashing the Rivals' History
Their initial meeting in 2023 saw Usyk emerge as the winner by a controversial ninth-round TKO. The controversial outcome stemmed from a questionable "low blow" call by the referee. Despite controversies, Usyk would later go on to win another two bouts against Tyson Fury, with the second victory marking his first reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion. Following his undisputed crown, Usyk vacated the IBF belt to secure the much-coveted second fight with Fury. Meanwhile, Dubois seized the opportunity to take on Anthony Joshua, successfully defending his IBF title last September in another nail-biting contest.
Ready for Redemption
Usyk, with an impressive record of 23-0 and 14 KOs, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to reclaim the undisputed title. Reflecting on their past encounter, he said, "I'm grateful to God for this opportunity. Daniel, you took care of my IBF belt, but now I want it back." Dubois, a 27-year-old juggernaut with a record of 22-2 and 21 KOs, is eager to make things right and prove that the first fight's controversial outcome was undeserved. Expressing his determination, Dubois said, "I should have won the first fight, and I look forward to correcting that wrong at the national stadium in my hometown."
Gear up for this unmissable encounter as these two titans lock horns on July 19, 2025! Dubois aims to seize the opportunity to claim his first undisputed title and avenge the previous bout, while Usyk stands resolute in his quest for a second undisputed reign. The fight will be broadcast live on DAZN Worldwide, sponsored by Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Season, marking the first time an undisputed heavyweight contest will be held on British soil.
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Reminder: Lennox Lewis, the last British undisputed world heavyweight champion, reigned in 1999.
Sources:
- Boxing Scene
- ESPN
- SkySports
- The hotly contested heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, slated for July 19, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, promises to be a titanic clash for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
- The Sports world is abuzz with excitement as the much-awaited July 19, 2025, impending face-off between Usyk and Dubois will see a fight to claim the undisputed heavyweight title, a crown that would denominate one boxer as the best in the world.
- The 2025 July 19 showdown between heavyweight champions Usyk and Dubois in London is set to break new grounds as it marks the first time an undisputed heavyweight contest will take place on British soil.
- As the clock ticks closer to July 19, 2025, viewers eagerly await the clash of the titans at the Wembley Stadium, memorably known as the site where Lennox Lewis, the last British undisputed world heavyweight champion, reigned in 1999.
