MMA Fighting Coverage of Usyk vs. Dubois 2
MMA Fighting is providing live, round-by-round updates for the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on Saturday afternoon. The main event is set to commence around 4:30 p.m. ET on DAZN pay-per-view.
Fighters’ Background
Usyk (23-0) is looking to claim the undisputed heavyweight title for the third time and competes for the first time this year after defeating Tyson Fury twice in 2024. Dubois (22-2), the reigning IBF heavyweight champion, is on a three-fight win streak following a knockout loss to Usyk previously. His most recent victory was against Anthony Joshua in round five on September 21, 2024.
Live Updates
Here are the live updates from the fight:
Walkouts: Dubois enters with an impressive pyrotechnics display. Meanwhile, Usyk arrives with a team that resembles dark, masked figures, further highlighting the different vibes between the two fighters.
Round Highlights:
In Round 1, Usyk starts strong with a series of jabs, keeping Dubois at bay. Usyk’s footwork is exceptional, and he easily evades Dubois’ attempts to corner him, resulting in a score of 10-9 in favor of Usyk. Round 2 sees Usyk maintaining his dominance, but Dubois lands a significant counter just before the horn, with the round also going 10-9 for Usyk.
In Round 3, Dubois fights back aggressively, but Usyk continues to land more significant strikes. After another commanding round where Usyk scores 10-9 again, Dubois begins to show signs of fatigue in Round 4, with a continued score of 10-9 for Usyk as he expertly navigates the ring.
Fight Conclusion
Round 5 begins with Dubois trying to make a comeback, but Usyk lands a powerful combination, leading to a knockout at 1:52 into Round 5. The official result declares Usyk the winner by KO.
Post-Fight Remarks
In the post-fight interview, Usyk expresses gratitude towards his supporters and notes that he plans to take some time off to rest and spend with family. He also hints at potential future fights against big names like Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua but emphasizes that he is in no rush to make a decision.
