The Usyk Dubois rematch is officially on — and this time, it’s champion vs champion.
On 19 July 2025, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will meet again at Wembley Stadium in a blockbuster fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship. All four belts are up for grabs: WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, and IBF.
It’s the fight that settles everything. No controversy, no caveats — just two champions walking in, and one undisputed king walking out.
Poland Revisited: Controversy That Changed Everything
Their first meeting back in August 2023 in Wroclaw was anything but clean-cut.
Usyk was defending his unified titles. Dubois, then WBA ‘regular’ champ, started strong and dropped Usyk in round five with a body shot — or so he thought.
Referee Luis Pabon ruled it a low blow, giving Usyk time to recover. Dubois’s camp erupted, saying it was a legal punch. The WBA rejected the appeal, and Usyk went on to stop Dubois in the ninth round.
You can watch the full fight here
Now, It’s Undisputed — and Both Men Are World Champions
Since then, the picture’s changed.
- Usyk picked up the WBC belt after beating Tyson Fury.
- Dubois claimed the IBF world title following Usyk’s post-Fury vacating of the strap.
That makes this a four-belt unification, and both men come in as champions — no interim titles, no regular versions. This is the real thing.
Details of the fight are available on BoxingScene, but in short: Wembley is set, the money’s massive, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Can Dubois Flip the Script This Time?
He has a better shot than last time — but he still needs the performance of his life.
Dubois showed in the first fight that he can hurt Usyk. That body shot was key. But after the controversy, he seemed to fade. Usyk found his rhythm, stepped up the pressure, and broke him down late.
Now with a belt of his own, Dubois might carry more confidence. He’s matured. He knows what to expect. And he’ll have 90,000 fans behind him.
Still — Usyk is one of the most intelligent boxers of his generation. It’ll take more than size and strength to outthink him over twelve rounds.
What Do the Experts Think?
- Carl Froch (TalkSPORT): “Dubois has a puncher’s chance — but that’s all it is.”
- Johnny Nelson (Sky Sports): “Now both men are champions, it’s a different dynamic.”
Why This Usyk Dubois Rematch Matters
This isn’t just about revenge or redemption. It’s about heavyweight history.
For Usyk, this is the final step. He’s won titles at cruiserweight. He’s unified heavyweight belts. But beating another champion to become undisputed? That’s legacy stuff.
For Dubois, this is about proving he belongs at the top. He’s already exceeded expectations by bouncing back from the first fight and becoming world champion. But beating Usyk would shut every critic up — permanently.
Prediction: Dubois Better, But Usyk Still Too Sharp
It’ll be closer this time. Dubois won’t fold as quickly. He’ll work the body again. He might even take a few rounds.
But Usyk’s footwork, timing and sheer ring IQ should win out again.
Prediction: Usyk by unanimous decision — but Dubois makes it interesting.
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The Usyk Dubois rematch is nearly here — and this time, there’s no room for doubt.