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Usyk reclaims undisputed heavyweight crown with fifth-round KO of Dubois
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The Ukrainian boxer is now 24-0, collecting all four belts

Oleksandr Usyk reaffirmed his dominance over the heavyweight division with a commanding fifth-round knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, reclaiming his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

The Ukrainian southpaw took control early, using his trademark footwork and accurate left hand to neutralize Dubois’ aggression. While the British challenger looked to press the action, it was Usyk’s slick counter-punching and defensive movement that dictated the tempo from the opening bell.

As the fight progressed into the middle rounds, the gap in skill became increasingly apparent. Dubois struggled to land cleanly, as Usyk weaved in and out of range, picking his moments to strike with precision.

In the fifth round, Usyk landed a thunderous straight left that sent Dubois to the canvas. Although the Briton beat the count, he couldn’t recover.

Moments later, a second knockdown forced the referee to step in and wave it off.

The victory adds to Usyk’s remarkable record. The 38-year-old previously became undisputed champion by defeating Tyson Fury, but was stripped of the IBF belt in the aftermath. Dubois went on to claim the vacant title with a shock knockout of Anthony Joshua, setting up Saturday’s high-stakes rematch.

With the win, Usyk improves to 24-0, boasting back-to-back victories over Dubois, two wins over Joshua, and a pair of triumphs against Fury.