Oleksandr Usyk’s brutal win over Daniel Dubois has gained a response from their shared rival, Anthony Joshua. On Saturday night, Usyk brutally stopped Dubois in the fifth round with a

Dubois was the beneficiary of this move by the IBF, picking up the interim title with a June 2024 stoppage of Filip Hrgovic and then being elevated to full champion after Usyk was stripped. Dubois then defended his title with a spectacular knockout of Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium.

However, Usyk came out fast and landed three sharp jabs that snapped back the head of Dubois. From then on, the now two-time undisputed heavyweight ruler was in control, mesmerising his young opponent with his footwork and feints and picking him off with well-timed shots. He finished proceedings in the fifth with two knockdowns.

WITH less than 90 minutes to go before the first bell sounded, Daniel Dubois had only just arrived at Wembley for his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Dubois was first captured entering the stadium at

Daniel Dubois urged to use Frank Bruno as inspiration after crushing Usyk defeat - Daniel Dubois is not set to return to the ring until 2026.