Usyk Dominates Dubois in Heavyweight Showdown

Oleksandr Usyk is a Ukrainian professional boxer, Olympic gold-medalist and two-division world champion best known for his technical southpaw style and ring IQ. He won Olympic gold at light-heavyweight for Ukraine at the 2012 London Games and compiled an outstanding amateur record before turning pro[1][3]. As a professional, Usyk became the undisputed cruiserweight champion by holding the WBA (Super), WBC‑recognized lineal status, IBF and WBO titles simultaneously—becoming the first cruiserweight to hold all four major belts—and then moved up to heavyweight where he captured the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and Ring magazine heavyweight titles after defeating Anthony Joshua in 2021[2][3]. He successfully defended the heavyweight belts multiple times, including a high-profile rematch with Joshua in 2022, and later defeated Tyson Fury to become undisputed again in 2025, solidifying his place among the era’s top heavyweights[3]. Usyk’s professional record is unbeaten and has included both decision wins and notable stoppages, with a KO percentage reflecting his combination of skill and finishing ability[3][5][6]. Usyk is widely regarded as one of Ukraine’s greatest boxers and among the top pound‑for‑pound fighters of his generation because of his footwork, ring generalship, and adaptability moving between weight classes[2][3]. Outside the ring, he is a public figure in Ukraine; his career and earnings have drawn international attention and substantial purses for major bouts[4]. Recently, Usyk’s reclaiming of undisputed heavyweight status and his remaining active championship defenses keep him highly relevant in global boxing, with fans and analysts monitoring potential future matchups at heavyweight[3]. Statistical and biographical details such as height (6'3"), southpaw stance, and professional record are maintained in official boxing databases and profiles[6][5].

Daniel Dubois is a British professional heavyweight boxer from Greenwich, London, who fights under the nickname “Dynamite” and is known for exceptional knockout power and a fast rise through the division[2][5]. Born 6 September 1997, he was a successful amateur—multiple national youth champion—before turning professional in April 2017 and compiling a record notable for a high KO percentage[2][6]. Early in his pro career Dubois captured domestic honours, winning the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, and later progressed to world-level belts at the regional and global levels[1][2]. Dubois has been a headline figure in the heavyweight scene for several years, recording signature wins that include stoppages of high-profile opponents such as Filip Hrgović and Anthony Joshua, and rebounding from setbacks with decisive victories that reinforced his status among the top heavyweights[3][1]. He held the WBA heavyweight title (interim/full variations) and was later the IBF heavyweight champion in the period covered by promotional profiles[1][3]. His style is orthodox, standing about 6 ft 5 in with a long reach, and his professional ledger listed a heavy proportion of knockouts—reflecting his reputation as a power puncher[5][6]. Recent years have kept Dubois prominent: he has been involved in major stadium cards in the UK, headlined by his September 2024 IBF title win over Joshua and a later high-profile encounter with Oleksandr Usyk in 2025 that attracted wide attention within the division[1][3]. Promoters and media have framed Dubois as one of Britain’s leading heavyweights and a central figure in contemporary heavyweight narratives because of his age, punching ability, and succession of high-profile bouts[3][1]. Records and rankings change with each fight; for the most current official record and ranking consult boxing databases and sanctioning bodies.