Usyk versus Dubois 2 Fight Details: Event Schedule, Venue, Odds, Broadcast, Start Time, Location, Full Guide
In the world of heavyweight boxing, the anticipation is building for the long-awaited rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The highly-anticipated event is set to take place at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London on July 19, with all the heavyweight gold on the line.
Usyk, the current WBA, WBO, and WBC unified champion, will defend his titles against Dubois, who holds the IBF belt. This fight promises to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion once again.
Their first encounter in August 2023 was marred by controversy, with Usyk winning by knockout in Round 9 after surviving a body shot from Dubois that was ruled a low blow. Dubois and his team have continued to claim that the shot was legal, and they feel they were robbed of a critical moment in the fight. This ongoing dispute adds intensity and a strong narrative to the rematch.
Since the first fight, Dubois has been in the best form of his life, knocking out notable heavyweights like Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and most notably, Anthony Joshua in a spectacular knockout at Wembley Stadium. In contrast, Usyk remains undefeated and recently secured back-to-back wins over Tyson Fury in 2024, consolidating his position as the undisputed champion.
Usyk's first win over Dubois set him up to face Fury to crown an undisputed champion. However, Usyk was subsequently stripped of the IBF title due to mandatory challenger rules when he opted to rematch Fury, leading to Dubois being elevated from interim to full IBF champion. This led to Dubois entering the rematch as the IBF champion for a shot at the undisputed crown.
At their weigh-in before the rematch, Usyk weighed in lighter at 227 lbs while Dubois was heavier. The physical matchup, including size and strategy differences, is an important element to monitor.
The rematch takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, giving Dubois a hometown advantage and a bigger stage compared to their first fight in Poland. This amplifies the spectacle and pressure, making it a must-watch event for boxing fans worldwide.
The start time for the event is 12:30 p.m. ET. The odds for the Usyk vs. Dubois 2 fight are Usyk (-335) vs. Dubois (+260). As the stakes are high, and the storylines compelling, this rematch promises to be a thrilling and history-defining event in the heavyweight division.
In addition to the main event, the card will feature several top fights, including Aadam Hamed vs. Ezequiel Gregores in a junior welterweight fight, Daniel Lapin vs. Lewis Edmondson at light heavyweight, Lasha Guruli vs. James Francis in a junior welterweight bout, and Vladyslav Sirenko vs. Solomon Dacres in a heavyweight bout.
This loaded weekend of boxing is not to be missed, with the Usyk vs Dubois 2 rematch promising a high-stakes event loaded with personal and professional rivalries, history-redefining titles, and the broad heavyweight division implications based on their contrasting skill sets and trajectories since the first fight.
- In the sports world, the American Athletic Federation (AAF) has announced the junior welterweight fight between Aadam Hamed and Ezequiel Gregores as part of the card for the highly anticipated event of Oleksandr Usyk versus Daniel Dubois.
- Despite being a heavyweight bout, Anthony Joshua's loss to Dubois, along with victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic, and Tyson Fury, has positioned Dubois as one of the major news items in the world of boxing.
- In the run-up to the rematch between Usyk and Dubois, the Junior heavyweight title, currently held by Usyk following the controversial win in their first encounter, will be on the line, with the winner securing the undisputed title and creating a new chapter in sports history.
