Are you ready for one of the most anticipated rematches in recent boxing history? On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Wembley Stadium will light up as Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois face off for a long-awaited rematch.
Moreover, this fight will determine the undisputed heavyweight champion, with Usyk’s WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC titles on the line against Dubois’ IBF belt.
In the lead up to the clash, both these world-class fighters are looking to potentially write the ending to their story that started in a controversial bout in August 2023. Let’s take a closer look at what to expect from the upcoming fight that’s set to thrill fans betting on the Usyk vs Dubois 2 odds.
A controversial first encounter
Usyk and Dubois’ initial meeting in August 2023 ended in controversy. Usyk won the fight by a ninth-round stoppage, but the defining moment came in the fifth round when Dubois landed a punch that was ruled a low blow. This gave Usyk nearly four minutes to recover, which many argue had a massive impact on the fight – and eventual outcome.
Dubois and his team have since disputed the low blow ruling, maintaining that the punch was legal. This controversy has added more fuel to the fire for the upcoming rematch.
Dubois’ resurgence
Since the loss, Dubois has rebounded with some significant victories over opponents like Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic. Among the many matches in his revitalised career, one of the most notable fights was his fifth-round knockout over Anthony Joshua in September 2024.
These wins have bolstered his confidence as he aims to become the first British heavyweight to unify all four major titles in the four-belt era – and, of course, reclaim the match his team feel was his to win in August.
Could this be the night Dubois claims his revenge against the Ukrainian and ascends to the top of the heavyweight division?
Usyk’s dominance
Since his win in August 2023, the undefeated Usyk has proved over and over why he’s considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the sport.
He has continued solidifying his legacy with back-to-back wins against Tyson Fury in May and December 2024, further establishing his dominance in the division. Showing no signs of slowing down, he aims to reclaim the IBF title he vacated and reaffirm his status as the undisputed champion.
What’s more, at the time of writing (July 4), it has been confirmed that Usyk and Fury will face off once again in April 2026. As such, a victory over Dubois will give the Ukrainian the confidence he needs to complete a hat-trick win over the ‘no-longer-retired’ Fury.
Predictions for the fight
This rematch presents a classic narrative – the seasoned champion versus the hungry challenger seeking redemption.
Usyk has proven his technical prowess and experience in his recent fights, making him a formidable opponent. However, many feel that Dubois’ evolution since their last fight in 2023 has been huge, putting him much closer in skill and experience to the Ukrainian this time around. Recent performances suggest he’s more than ready for the challenge, to potentially right the wrongs of their last bout.
Whether we’ll witness a repeat of their first encounter or a successful revenge remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – fans can expect thrilling action that will surely impact boxing betting odds going forward.
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