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Oleksandr Usyk confirms his place in boxing history with stunning victory

Usyk hinted at another fight with Joshua or Fury (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Usyk hinted at another fight with Joshua or Fury (Bradley Collyer/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by fifth-round stoppage at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.
  • The victory saw Usyk become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, regaining his undisputed status and the IBF title.
  • The 38-year-old Ukrainian remains unbeaten in his professional career and is one of the finest boxers of this generation.
  • This marks Usyk's third overall undisputed championship, having previously held all major belts at cruiserweight.
  • For 27-year-old Dubois, it was another loss to Usyk, following their controversial 2023 bout in Poland.
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