Usyk vs Dubois

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When Is a Fight Truly Meaningful — and When Is It Just Big?

Some fights sell out stadiums. Others shape eras. This analysis explores the difference between meaningful boxing fights and nights that are simply big.

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Usyk Demolishes Dubois in Five — Did Anyone Not See This Coming?

Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in five rounds — and no, it wasn’t a shock. In this follow-up to Saturday’s blog, I break down the one-sided fight and ask what this says about the state of boxing today.

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A dramatic landscape image of an empty boxing arena inside Wembley Stadium, spotlight on a lone stool in the centre of the ring — symbolising how boxing is losing its soul.

Is Boxing Losing Its Soul — and Turning Its Back on British Fans?

Wembley used to mean stacked cards and real legacy fights — now it’s £25 for filler and paper belts. As boxing shifts focus to the US and streaming deals, UK fans are being priced out and left behind. Has boxing lost its soul?

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Usyk vs Dubois Petition: Fair Play or Farce?

The WBO has confirmed it’s received a petition to allow Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois to go ahead next—effectively bypassing the current WBO mandatory, Joseph Parker. Read the full story on Sky Sports. Now, let’s be clear—Usyk’s not avoiding competition. Far from it. He’s the unified heavyweight champion, holding three of the four major belts:

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