Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois II: Date, Predictions & Fight Breakdown for the 2025 Heavyweight Title Rematch

The world of boxing is preparing for one of the most intriguing heavyweight rematches in recent history: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois II. Set for July 12, 2025, at Wembley Stadium in London, this bout is not just a sequel — it’s a redemption story, a legacy-defining battle, and a clash of styles that has boxing fans worldwide counting the days.

Usyk vs. Dubois I: The Controversial First Fight

In August 2023, Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles against British powerhouse Daniel Dubois in Poland. The fight became one of the year’s biggest talking points — not for Usyk’s technical mastery, but for a fifth-round sequence where Dubois landed a body shot, initially ruled a low blow, that sparked controversy across the boxing community.

Many believed the punch was legal and could have led to a stunning upset. Instead, Usyk recovered, regrouped, and eventually stopped Dubois in the ninth round via TKO. The debate never died, and the rematch now promises to settle the score once and for all.

Why This Rematch Matters

This is more than just another title defense. Usyk, the former undisputed cruiserweight champion and current unified heavyweight king, is nearing the twilight of his illustrious career. Meanwhile, Dubois, still only 27, is looking to cement his place in the upper echelon of the division.

For Usyk, the rematch offers a chance to silence any remaining critics who questioned his resilience after the controversial first encounter. For Dubois, this fight is the ultimate second chance — a rare opportunity to rewrite his narrative from challenger to champion.

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Fight Prediction: Experience vs. Power

This rematch shapes up as the classic experience vs. youthful aggression scenario.

• If Dubois can sustain a consistent body attack and cut the ring effectively, he has a real shot at forcing an upset.

• If Usyk’s movement, jab, and defensive intelligence hold up, the Ukrainian maestro could coast to another masterclass victory on points or even secure a late stoppage if Dubois tires.

Early Prediction:
Usyk by unanimous decision or late-round TKO, but Dubois’s puncher’s chance remains very real — especially in the early rounds.

What’s at Stake

A win for Usyk would likely secure his place among the all-time greats, closing in on the elusive goal of becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. For Dubois, a victory would catapult him from contender to superstar and redeem the questions that have lingered since their first fight.

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With the stage set for July 12, 2025, boxing fans around the world can expect an electric night at Wembley. Whether you’re backing the masterful skills of Usyk or the raw power of Dubois, one thing is certain: this fight will be a defining moment in modern heavyweight boxing.

Oleksandr Usyk will face Daniel Dubois  within the next few days, Daniel Dubois undisputed fight reaches new deadline: ‘That’s the priority’

Oleksandr Usyk will discover if he will face Daniel Dubois next within the next few days.

Dubois and Usyk met in a huge showdown in 2023 which saw the latter pick up the victory after surviving a controversial ‘low blow’.

Usyk recently beat Tyson Fury twice, while Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua, which sees the pair now holding all four of the heavyweight world titles.

Dubois was set to defend his IBF title against Joseph Parker, but was forced to withdraw and instead appears to prioritise an undisputed clash with Usyk.

Stumbling blocks could sit in the way with the IBF set to order Dubois to face Derek Chisora, while the WBO will likely order Usyk to face Parker.

But it is understood an undisputed bout will take precedent, and a July date is being reserved at the UK’s 90,000 capacity Wembley Stadium.

When giving a new update on the clash, Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk insists a resolution has to be made imminently so an agreement is in place in time for the date.

He told Sky Sports: “If undisputed makes itself possible – it will be the priority.

“We will come to know it within the next couple of days.”

Usyk always keeps in shape and is waiting anxiously to see if he can land yet another undisputed bout.

The Ukrainian entered the history books and became the first undisputed champion since 1999, when he beat Fury in May last year.

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And now after wiping Fury out, a sequel with Dubois would cement his name as the division’s leading star.

Parker is also a credible option having earned his shot, and Usyk is yet to touch gloves with the New Zealander.

Initially it appeared the Briton himself could look to reschedule his bout with Parker.

‘Dynamite’ has too become hot property in the division, and is confident he is the best positioned to stop Usyk for the first time.

He said: “Definitely July, a big fight in July against Usyk. That’s what I want.

Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘priority’ is the undisputed world championship fight with Daniel Dubois

Unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk wants the undisputed title clash with Daniel Dubois but a mandatory defence against Joseph Parker remains an option; unbeaten champion Usyk holds the WBO, WBA and WBC heavyweight titles, while Britain’s Dubois has picked up the IBF belt

An undisputed world heavyweight championship bout with Britain’s Daniel Dubois remains “the priority” for Oleksandr Usyk and a decision on his next fight could be made this week.

He had to vacate the IBF heavyweight belt to take his December rematch with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian won that second Fury fight and remains the unbeaten holder of the WBO, WBC and WBA world heavyweight titles.

Dubois picked up the IBF championship which he defended against former champion Anthony Joshua last year. After losing to Usyk in 2023, Dubois has been calling for his shot at revenge.

Usyk, though, has been ordered to make a mandatory defence of his WBO belt against heavyweight contender Joseph Parker.

That is an option for the Ukrainian star, but setting a unification fight would take precedence over a mandatory obligation. In that case the WBO could allow Usyk to box Dubois first.

An agreement one way or the other should be reached soon, otherwise the WBO will call for Usyk vs Parker to go to purse bids.

Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk revealed to Sky Sports that fighting Dubois is their preference.

“If undisputed makes itself possible – it will be the priority,” he told Sky Sports.

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If Usyk is on course to fight Parker or Dubois next, Krassyuk noted: “We will come to know it within the next couple of days.”

Biggest fight in boxing today?

Promoter Frank Warren previously told Sky Sports: “We’re working at this moment on what his [Dubois’] next fight will be.

“He’s got some options there but the fight I’d love to see happen would be him against Usyk. For obvious reasons: the four belts on the line, the controversy of the first fight [Warren disputes the low blow that dropped Usyk]. And the fact that, in my opinion, Daniel’s come on and become a different fighter over the last 18 months or so.

“Whether it’s Riyadh or Wembley, it is the biggest fight in boxing, and if it’s at Wembley it’ll sell out.

“I prefer it to be in the summer, for obvious reasons. It’s an open-air show.”

Dave Allen Predicts Usyk vs Daniel Dubois Rematch After Sparring Both and says “He Knocked Me Out”

Popular British fighter Dave Allen has shared the ring with many of the world’s top heavyweights including both Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.

Right now, all of the belts in the banner division are in possession of these two men. Dubois, after beating Filip Hrgovic, was upgraded to IBF champion when Usyk – who remains in possession of the WBA, WBO and WBC – vacated that title to make a rematch with Tyson Fury.

The Ukrainian is unbeaten in his professional career. He first cleaned out the cruiserweight division to become undisputed champion, then moved up to heavyweight and, after beating Anthony Joshua twice and Fury twice, he repeated that feat. He is now heading towards the end of his career, but is motivated by becoming a two-time undisputed champion in the division, three-time overall.

That means he could well face Dubois for a second time having already knocked him out back in summer 2023, albeit after being down himself from what some think was ruled rather controversially to be a low blow.

Having shared the ring with both men – and famously entering after Usyk gave him a concussion in the gym – Allen gave his prediction for the second fight to Seconds Out.

“I sparred Dubois nine years ago. He gave me whiplash on my neck from a jab, and Usyk knocked me out. I think Dubois could beat him. Usyk’s not getting any younger, he’s an old man, and he’s not a heavyweight really, I give Dubois a big chance.”

After Dubois withdrew from a voluntary defence against Joseph Parker last month due to illness, the path is now clear and the undisputed fight against Usyk looks very likely to be next, much to Parker’s disappointment.