Oleksandr Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion
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Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just win—he put on a masterclass. A fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium crowned him the undisputed heavyweight champion, adding the IBF title to his glittering collection. Fans were still buzzing when the aftershock hit: someone wasn’t letting Usyk enjoy his victory lap for long.
Usyk, undefeated at 24-0, has not publicly responded to Fury’s latest challenge. However, promoter Eddie Hearn suggested post-fight that a third Fury-Usyk bout could be a “massive fight” for 2026, potentially at Wembley or in Saudi Arabia.
BBC Sport looks at where Oleksandr Usyk ranks among the all-time heavyweight greats and who in the current generation could beat him.
An undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned on Saturday when Oleksandr Usyk battles Daniel Dubois. Usyk currently holds the WBC, WBA and WBO titles, while Dubois is the IBF champion. The two are set to slug it out at Wembley Stadium in London ( DAZN PPV, 12:30 p.m. ET -- buy now ).
Andrii, alongside more than a dozen fellow war veterans, will be present at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night to witness Usyk's undisputed world heavyweight championship rematch against Daniel Dubois.