Oleksandr Usyk, Dubois and Ukraine
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Oleksandr Usyk is undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time in his career. Usyk dominated Daniel Dubois in their rematch in London. With the win, Usyk added the IBF title he never lost to his WBA,
The Ukrainian superstar knocked out hard-hitting Brit Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their bout at Wembley Stadium in London to capture his IBF world heavyweight title and become the first two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of all time.
The Ukrainian has proved himself not just a generational great but an all-time one. His name is now among that of legendary heavyweights
Oleksandr Usyk has scored a fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois to became the undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time on Saturday.
Oleksandr Usyk’s crushing left hand which flattened Daniel Dubois looked even better from ringside. On Saturday night, Usyk showed why he is king of the heavyweight division by dispatching
Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of their heavyweight bout in Wembley Stadium in London on July 19, earning Usyk the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time.
Oleksandr Usyk has now laid waste to a generation of top tier British undisputed heavyweight hopes in Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
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The New Voice of Ukraine on MSN'You allow me to be here'—Usyk thanks Ukrainian army after London triumph
After the fight, Usyk addressed his opponent in the ring, saying: “Sorry, this is sport. My people wanted this victory.” He also paid tribute to the Ukrainian soldiers defending the country against Russian aggression.
Oleksandr Usyk is set to earn a reported $132M in his bout with British fighter Daniel Dubois, one of the largest purses in boxing history. Photos from Usyk's childhood and career chart his rise from an impoverished upbringing in Ukraine to his legendary status today.