On Saturday at London’s Wembley Stadium, Oleksandr Usyk is set to face Daniel Dubois in an exciting heavyweight title showdown. Usyk aims to claim Dubois’ IBF belt, marking the first undisputed heavyweight title fight to take place on British soil. The event is anticipated to nearly sell out at the national stadium.
The bout will be broadcast live on DAZN in the US and the UK, available on DAZN Pay-Per-View and Sky Sports Box Office for £25.99 or $59.99. ESPN will also provide live updates from Wembley. Coverage begins at 5:30 pm BST (12:30 pm ET), with the main event ring walk planned for 9:45 pm BST (4:45 pm ET).
This fight is significant as it is the second time within a year that all major heavyweight belts — WBO, WBA, WBC, IBF, and the Ring Magazine title — are up for grabs in a single match. Usyk previously became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of this era after defeating Tyson Fury in May 2024. He also won the rematch in December, though the IBF belt was held by Dubois after his knockout victory over Anthony Joshua in September. Now, Usyk and Dubois will collide to unify all the belts and solidify an undeniable heavyweight champion. Notably, Usyk is already a two-time undisputed champion, having held titles at both cruiserweight and heavyweight levels.
The two fighters have history, having met previously in August 2023 in Poland. Usyk won by a ninth-round TKO after controversial moments, including a low blow and an illegal punch by Dubois in Round 5, which stirred debate ahead of their rematch. Dubois and his team have consistently maintained the punch was legal — Dubois even called it “from God.”
In recent news, Dubois remains focused on defeating Usyk rather than seeking a fight with Tyson Fury. Meanwhile, Ukrainian lightweight Daniel Lapin is emerging as a promising upcoming boxer, continuing Ukraine’s proud legacy in the sport.
Fan Take: This heavyweight title fight is a must-watch for boxing enthusiasts as it promises to crown a truly undisputed champion on UK soil for the first time. The clash not only brings thrilling action but also advances the legacy of heavyweight boxing by unifying all major belts, raising the stakes for the sport worldwide.
