Credited from: CHANNELNEWSASIA
World heavyweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois are set to clash for the undisputed title at Londonās Wembley Stadium on July 19, according to Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera. Usyk, who holds the WBC, WBA, and WBO belts, is looking to reclaim the IBF belt that Dubois currently holds, which was previously vacated by Usyk.
The rematch has generated significant attention due to the controversy surrounding their first encounter, where Usyk won by a ninth-round knockout after recovering from what was deemed a low blow, reports Africa News and Reuters. In that match held in Poland, Dubois's punch led to a significant pause, and he has since claimed the referee's decision robbed him of a deserved victory.
Both fighters expressed strong sentiments leading up to the rematch. Usyk stated, "Iām grateful to God for the opportunity to once again fight for the undisputed championship," while Dubois emphasized his readiness for revenge, saying, "I should have won the first fight..." and vowing to make no mistakes this time, according to Channel News Asia and Al Jazeera.
The upcoming fight is significant not only for the fighters but also as it represents the first time an undisputed heavyweight four-belt title bout will take place in the UK, marking a historical moment for boxing fans, as highlighted by Africa News and Reuters.