Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois was a boxing event that took place on August 26, 2023, at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland. Usyk won the bout via a TKO in the ninth round of the fight.

Following the breakdown of negotiations with Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk has a confirmed bout lined up to defend his WBC, IBF, and WBA Heavyweight titles. He faced a mandatory challenger for the WBA belt, Daniel Dubois, on August 26, 2023.

The undefeated Ukrainian fighter, with a record of 20 wins and no losses, has been inactive since his consecutive victories over Anthony Joshua. Now, he successfully defended his heavyweight titles for the second time.

Daniel Dubois, often referred to as 'DDD,' currently possesses the WBA 'regular' heavyweight championship. He earned this opportunity by defeating Kevin Lerena in his last fight, despite facing three knockdowns himself.

This bout marked the 25-year-old's debut in a world title fight. Unfortunately, this fight also marked Dubois' second loss of his career.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois Fight Card

Oleksandr Usyk’s Last Fight

On September 29, 2021, just four days after Oleksandr Usyk's victory over Anthony Joshua, it was revealed that a one-sided rematch clause in their contract had been activated by Joshua. Usyk eagerly welcomed the prospect of facing Joshua again, expressing his desire for the rematch to be held in Ukraine's Olimpiyskiy Stadium, though Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, considered it "very unlikely" due to financial considerations.

However, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, uncertainty surrounded the rematch. Usyk returned to Ukraine, actively opposing the invasion. He even joined a territorial defense battalion, putting his boxing career on hold. Support from notable figures like Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, former heavyweight champions, played a role in his decision.

In June 2022, it was officially announced that the rematch would occur in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on August 20. This bout marked Usyk's first defense of his heavyweight titles and Joshua's attempt to regain the championship for the third time.

Despite Joshua's improved performance, Usyk retained his titles through a split decision, with one judge scoring it for Joshua and the other two in favor of Usyk. The decision sparked controversy, as most expected a unanimous victory for Usyk. Notably, The Ring magazine criticized one judge's scorecard as "horrible."

In terms of statistics, Joshua landed more body punches than in their first fight but was outperformed by Usyk overall, who set records for punches landed by an opponent and most punches landed on Joshua in a single round, according to CompuBox.

Last Updated On August 27, 2023