All four major heavyweight world titles will be on the line as Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are set to clash in a highly anticipated rematch at a sold-out Wembley Stadium tonight, July 19, 2025. This historic bout will see the crowning of an undisputed heavyweight champion on British soil.
The fight brings together Usyk's WBA, WBO, and WBC titles with Dubois' IBF belt, setting the stage for a monumental showdown in the world of boxing. Their first encounter in August 2023 in Wroclaw, Poland, ended in a ninth-round stoppage victory for Usyk, but not without its share of controversy.
A fifth-round body shot from Dubois sent Usyk to the canvas, a blow that was ultimately ruled illegal by the referee. This decision has been a point of contention for Dubois and his camp, who have vehemently argued it was a legitimate shot that should have resulted in a knockout victory. This lingering dispute adds a thick layer of intrigue and animosity to the rematch.
Since their first meeting, Usyk has further solidified his legacy with two victories over Tyson Fury, the first of which saw him become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. However, he later relinquished the IBF title to secure the Fury rematch, a belt that Dubois subsequently won after an impressive victory over Filip Hrgovic and a stunning knockout of Anthony Joshua at this very same Wembley Stadium.
For Usyk, this fight represents an opportunity to once again unify the division and silence any doubts stemming from the controversial low blow in their initial bout. "I'm grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship," Usyk stated. "Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt — now I want it back."
Dubois, on the other hand, is driven by a quest for redemption and the chance to achieve boxing immortality by becoming the undisputed champion in front of his home crowd. "I should have won the first fight and was denied by the judgement of the referee," Dubois has maintained. "I will make no mistake this time around in front of my people at the national stadium in my home city."
The promotion, led by Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, has billed the event as "All the Marbles," a fitting title for a contest with such high stakes. The winner will not only walk away with all four belts but also a definitive claim as the best heavyweight boxer in the world. The undercard features a number of exciting matchups, including a heavyweight clash between Lawrence Okolie and Kevin Lerena. The event will be broadcast live on DAZN.
