Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk will square off at Wembley Stadium on July 19 in a highly anticipated battle for the undisputed world heavyweight championship.
Britain’s Dubois holds the IBF title, while Usyk is the current WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC champion.
Usyk, who remains unbeaten in 23 professional bouts, defeated Dubois via a ninth-round stoppage in August 2023.
The 38-year-old Ukrainian made history in May 2024 by beating Tyson Fury to become the first-ever undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era.
Before his rematch with Fury in December, Usyk vacated the IBF title, which was then awarded to Dubois. The British boxer successfully defended his new title against Anthony Joshua last September.
Dubois had been set for a second defense against Joseph Parker in February, but an illness forced him to withdraw during fight week.
“This is the fight I wanted, and now I get my chance for revenge,” said Dubois. “I should have won the first fight, and the referee’s decision denied me.
This time, in front of my people at Wembley, I won’t make the same mistake. I’m a more dangerous and superior fighter now, and Usyk will find that out for himself.”
No British boxer has ever held the undisputed heavyweight title in the four-belt era, with Lennox Lewis being the last Briton to hold the undisputed heavyweight crown back in 1999.
Usyk, who last fought in December when he secured a second victory over Fury, is eager to reclaim his IBF title.
“I’m grateful to God for the opportunity to fight for the undisputed championship again,” said Usyk. “Thank you, Daniel, for taking care of my IBF belt — now I want it back.”
