USYK vs. Dubois: The rematch to decide the heavy throne in Wembley

On July 19, 2025, the legendary Wembley Stadium in London will become the focus of the world boxing village when Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois entered the struggle for the absolute heavy championship, with all four WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF belts on the stage. This battle is not only an opportunity for USYK to strengthen the legendary position, but also a moment for Dubois to prove his maturity and formidable strength after impressive victories.

Battle context: From controversy to expectation

For the first time Usyk and Dubois encountered in August 2023 in Poland, the match ended with a knockout victory in the 9th half for Usyk, but there was no lack of controversy. A shot on Dubois’s body caused Usyk to fall in the 5th half, but referee Luis Pabon ruled it as a low blow, allowing Usyk to have nearly four minutes to recover. Dubois’s team, including coach Don Charles and Promoter Frank Warren, still insisted that it was a valid shot, and they believed that this decision took Dubois’s chances of victory.

Since then, Dubois has had an incredible revenge journey, with three consecutive knockout victories against Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and especially Anthony Joshua in September 2024 at Wembley himself, where he won the IBF belt and affirmed the star position. “Dubois is no longer the immature puncher of 2023. He is confident, perfected and possesses the power of destruction,” said boxer David Allen. Meanwhile, USYK, after two consecutive victories against Tyson Fury in 2024, became the first absolute heavy champion of the four -belt era, though then had to give the IBF belt to pursue the rematch against Fury.

Joseph Parker: The waiter

Joseph Parker, a temporary WBO champion and a mandatory candidate of this organization, is also an important figure in the heavy picture. Initially, Parker was scheduled to play with Dubois in February 2025, but Dubois retreated because of the disease, and Parker won the knock-out against Martin Bakole, maintaining the ambition to paint the belt. Frank Warren confirmed that Parker would be the first to challenge the champion after the USYK-Dubois match, regardless of the outcome.

Parker proved to be absolutely focused on his goals, not distracted by the crowd or pressure. “My mind has only the ring and my team,” he said. Regarding the upcoming rematch, Parker appreciated Usyk’s technique but warned that Dubois could not be overlooked. “USYK is a technical genius, but Dubois has grown up. His power is a real threat,” Parker commented, and emphasized that he is ready to confront anyone who won.

Battle of youth and experience

The rematch between Usyk and Dubois was described as a classic confrontation between youth and experience. At the age of 38, USYK is based on skillful techniques, flexible movement and battle experience to maintain an unbeaten position (23-0, 14 KOS). Meanwhile, Dubois, 27, brings terrifying knockout power (22-2, 21 KOS) and confidence that I practice through great victories. “The punch into the body is the key. It can break the pace of Usyk and expose his weaknesses,” Dubois confidently shared, referring to the strategy focusing on the attacks on the body similar to the controversial shot in the first match.

Frank Warren, Promoter of Dubois, believes that his students can make history by becoming the first person to unify all four heavy belts in the UK. “We have the perfect strategy to defeat Usyk clearly, without leaving any controversy,” Warren said. However, Tony Bellew, former boxer and analyst, said that if both of them kept their old tactics, USYK would still dominate thanks to technical superiority.

Mixed opinions and mental factors

The boxing community also shared many views on this match. Chris Eubank Jr., who has had a good relationship with USYK, said that the match will be determined by the spirit than physically. “Both have revealed weaknesses in the previous match, but Dubois is now stronger psychologically,” Eubank said. Meanwhile, Martin Bakole confidently declared that he was the only one who could defeat Usyk thanks to his experience in confrontation with left -handed boxers (Southpaw), but he also acknowledged that Dubois’s power could not be underestimated.

On the USYK side, he still keeps his calm but equally drastic attitude. “Thank Daniel for holding my IBF belt. Now I want to get it back,” Usyk said, and denied controversy about low shot in the previous match. “Let the victory belong to the most deserved person,” he said.

Meaning of the match

The USYK-Dubois rematch is not only an opportunity to resolve controversy since 2023, but also a historic milestone in heavyweight. With USYK, this is an opportunity to reaffirm the position of the head, while Dubois aims to become the first British boxer to unify the four belts in the modern era. Regardless of the outcome, this battle promises to be a peak performance, where the power confronted with techniques, and the will to fight challenged to the limit.

Joseph Parker, with patience and determination, is waiting for his opportunity. “I have gone a long way to come here, and I will not stop until I become absolute champion,” he said. With Parker backstage and two giants in the octagonal cage, heavy boxing are at the peak of drama.