On Saturday, July 19, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk will face British challenger Daniel Dubois in a title rematch for the absolute world championship in boxing. This highly anticipated bout will take place in the heavyweight division (over 90.7 kg), with Usyk already holding the WBO, WBA, WBC, IBO, and The Ring titles, while Dubois will be defending his IBF title.
The fight is scheduled for 12 rounds, and if it goes the distance, the outcome will be determined by the judges’ scorecards.
Fans can expect the tournament to be headlined by this match, taking place at Wembley Stadium in London, UK, with preliminary fights starting at 9:30 PM Kazakhstan time. Usyk and Dubois are expected to step into the ring no earlier than 1:00 AM.
In Kazakhstan, the match will be available for legal streaming on DAZN, which will require a subscription or a one-time purchase, as no television channels will broadcast the fight live.
Usyk, 38, boasts an undefeated professional record of 23 wins (14 by knockout) and has previously been crowned the absolute world champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. Dubois, aged 27, has 22 victories (21 by knockout) with two early-career defeats.
The pair first met in the ring in August 2023, where Usyk secured a ninth-round knockout against Dubois.
In addition to this main event, another heavyweight clash will feature British fighter Lawrence Okolie defending his WBC Silver title against South African Kevin Lerena.
This upcoming fight is not only critical for both boxers’ careers but also showcases the growing interest in heavyweight boxing, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome. It reflects the global reach of the sport, uniting fans around thrilling events like these.
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