Daniel Dubois suffered a defeat at Wembley Stadium as Oleksandr Usyk knocked him out to secure his third undisputed heavyweight championship. This marked Dubois’ third career loss, with Usyk claiming the IBF heavyweight title from him. Usyk, who now has 24 wins, including seven consecutive victories over British opponents, attributed his success to a punch he named “Ivan.”
Reflecting on his win, Usyk explained that the punch, called Ivan, was a crucial part of his strategy that he had been refining since 2018. Despite his achievement, Usyk remained humble, expressing gratitude to the UK for his accomplishments in boxing.
In response to his defeat, Dubois acknowledged Usyk’s performance and vowed to return stronger after analyzing his performance. Promoter Frank Warren praised Usyk as a modern-day legend and a remarkable fighter, emphasizing his mental strength and resilience during the intense fight.
Dubois expressed disappointment but remained determined to bounce back, while Warren assured that Dubois would make a comeback in the future.
