The fight happened last night. I watched it this morning over a coffee — and honestly? I’m glad I didn’t waste a penny on it.
The Usyk Dubois result was as predictable as sunrise. A one-sided masterclass wrapped in the shiny packaging of an “undisputed heavyweight title fight.” It was supposed to be historic. Instead, it confirmed everything I said hours before the first bell — that boxing, especially in the UK, is in serious danger of losing its way.
Here’s the blog I posted on Saturday morning. If anything, this fight proved it right in real time.
Why I Didn’t Buy — And Why I Won’t Be Guilt-Tripped for It
Let me get this out the way: I didn’t pay for this fight. I watched it on YouTube this morning. And if I’m honest, even that felt generous.
Not because I hate Dubois. Not because I don’t rate Usyk. But because paying for what looked, from the start, like a mismatch would’ve felt like buying into the lie. A routine defence dressed up like a legacy-defining event.
This was an undisputed heavyweight title fight, and it ended in five rounds. Five. Not ten. Not twelve. That’s not just a disappointment — that’s a warning sign. If this is what boxing now sells as premium content, then no wonder fans are tuning out.
The Commentators Deserve Awards — For Fiction
Let’s talk about the commentary for a second. I don’t know if they were watching the same fight I was, or if they were handed a script before going on air. Either way, the performance was astonishing.
“He’s growing into the fight.”
“Dubois is starting to ask questions.”
“He’s found something here.”
Come on. At best, Dubois was surviving. At worst, he was being politely picked apart by a man who barely broke sweat. It wasn’t analysis — it was damage control. They weren’t telling us what was happening. They were telling us what they wished was happening.
Dubois Had Moments — But That’s All They Were
Credit where it’s due: Dubois started well. I gave him the first round — he came forward, let his hands go, took centre ring. I even gave him the third. He landed a few decent body shots, looked more composed, and for a brief window, there was something to work with.
But the thing about Usyk is, you don’t get many windows. And when you do, you’d better slam through them. Because by the fourth, he’d downloaded everything he needed. From that point on, it was just a question of how and when.
Dubois wasn’t humiliated — he showed heart. But he was exposed. Not as a fraud, not as a failure — but as a fighter who simply isn’t at that level. Not yet. Maybe not ever.
And you know what? That’s not even the issue. The issue is this fight shouldn’t have been billed as anything but what it was: a mandatory defence against a limited challenger. Instead, it was sold as a blockbuster. And that’s the real problem.
What the Usyk Dubois Result Really Tells Us
Forget the belts for a minute. Forget the press conferences, the big screens, the commentary spin. What this Usyk Dubois result really shows is the state of heavyweight boxing — and by extension, the state of the sport.
The top tier is paper-thin. Usyk is elite. Fury, when motivated, is brilliant. Joshua is rebuilding. Wilder’s a punch and a prayer. The rest? Overhyped, undercooked, or nowhere near the level we need.
Dubois isn’t the problem. The system is. Fighters are getting fast-tracked based on marketability, not merit. And when they get exposed, they’re blamed — not the people who put them there.
This fight was supposed to crown an era. It barely made it to halfway.
This Was Undisputed? It Didn’t Feel Like It
And here’s the kicker: this wasn’t just another fight night. This was for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. All four major belts. On paper, this should’ve been monumental.
In reality? It felt like a formality. A routine bit of business for Usyk before he moves on to something that actually challenges him — assuming such a fight exists.
If this is what undisputed looks like now, boxing’s in deeper trouble than I thought. Because when the fights that should be unforgettable barely keep you awake, we’ve got a serious crisis.
Final Word — And A Challenge to the Fans
I said on Saturday morning that boxing in the UK was losing its soul. After watching this fight? I think the whole sport’s losing the plot.
So here’s my question: were you surprised by the Usyk Dubois result? Did Dubois show you enough to make you believe he can come again — or was this just more proof that boxing has become a business of illusion?
Let me know in the comments. Share the post if you’re as frustrated as I am. And visit CMBoxing.co.uk for more honest breakdowns, no-nonsense analysis, and a reminder that some of us still love the sport enough to tell the truth.
Because last night might’ve been for the belts — but it wasn’t for the fans.