"Usyk is the GOAT!" - Boxing world reacts as Oleksandr Usyk KOs Daniel Dubois to become two-time undisputed heavyweight champion

Oleksandr Usyk (left) earns everyone
Oleksandr Usyk (left) earns everyone's praise by defeating Daniel Dubois (right). [Image courtesy: Getty]

The boxing community has taken notice of Oleksandr Usyk's knockout victory over Daniel Dubois to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Many expressed their admiration for the 38-year-old, who put on an impressive display of his abilities inside the squared circle.

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Usyk faced Dubois for the second time in a heavyweight title unification bout on Saturday at Wembley Stadium in London. The Ukrainian demonstrated his dominance by dropping his opponent with a strong right hand in the fifth round. Moments later, a crushing left hook dropped Dubois to the canvas, prompting the referee to call the bout off as the Brit was unable to beat the count.

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Usyk's strong performance sparked reactions from many in the boxing world.

WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack wrote:

''Usyk is the GOAT!''
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WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson praised Usyk, writing:

''Bro dude so great it’s unbelievable, 38 years old a natural cruiserweight with a skill set that the heavyweight division don’t know how to deal with.. S/O to @usykaa Great role model my guy!''

Jake Paul, who engaged in a face-off with Usyk after the Ukrainian's victory, wrote:

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''Congrats to one of the greatest heavyweights of all time @usykaa on a huge win. I respect you a lot. Now we do an MMA match for the world @MostVpromotions''

Dillon Danis wrote:

''Wow, what a performance. Oleksandr Usyk moved up from cruiserweight, ran through everyone, and became the lineal heavyweight champion. That’s insanely impressive. He’s the best heavyweight boxer of all time.''
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Screenshots of boxing community's reaction to Oleksandr Usyk's win over Daniel Dubois
Screenshots of boxing community's reaction to Oleksandr Usyk's win over Daniel Dubois

In their first meeting in Krakow, Poland, in 2023, Usyk retained his WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight belts. With a spectacular victory in their rematch, the two-time undisputed champion extends his undefeated professional record to 24 wins, which includes 15 knockouts. Notably, he was also the first undisputed cruiserweight champion.

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