Oleksandr Usyk will defend his unified heavyweight crown against Britain's Daniel Dubois on July 19 at London's iconic Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian boxing superstar returns to the ring looking to solidify his status as the division's undisputed king in what promises to be one of the year's biggest boxing events.
The financial stakes couldn't be higher. Both fighters will receive record-breaking paydays from a massive £150 million ($203.5 million) purse, with Usyk set to earn $132.28 million and Dubois pocketing $71.22 million. Interestingly, this exceeds the $114 million Usyk earned for his recent victory over Tyson Fury.
Bookmakers have installed Usyk as the clear favorite with odds of 1.30, while Dubois sits as the underdog at 3.60. A draw is considered highly unlikely at 17.00.
Fans hoping to watch the action can tune in through various platforms. In Ukraine, the fight will be available on Megogo, while international viewers can access it through DAZN, Sky Sports, or TNT Sports. The exact start time hasn't been announced yet, though it's unlikely to begin before 23:45 Kyiv time.
The undercard is shaping up impressively with several notable matchups already confirmed. Lawrence Okolie will face Kevin Lerena, while Ukrainian fighters Daniel Lapin and Vladislav Sirenko will take on British opponents Lewis Edmondson and Solomon Dacres respectively.
This rematch follows their controversial first encounter in August 2023, when Usyk knocked out Dubois in the ninth round. That fight featured a disputed moment in the fifth round when Dubois landed what the referee ruled a low blow, giving Usyk recovery time after he hit the canvas. The British fighter's team protested the decision and filed an appeal, which was ultimately rejected.
By the way, fight statistics from their first meeting showed Usyk's complete dominance over Dubois. Can the British challenger make the necessary adjustments to reverse the outcome, or will Usyk's technical brilliance prove too much once again?
The July showdown will mark Usyk's second defense of the complete set of heavyweight titles he's assembled over the past 14 months. Boxing fans worldwide are certainly in for a treat when these two heavyweights collide at Wembley.
