For the second time in just over a year boxing is set to get a new undisputed world heavyweight champion with Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 confirmed as a massive summer matchup in the UK.
These two titans of the sport will meet for a second time with all of the heavyweight titles on the line, just 14 months after Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in that Riyadh thriller to become the first undisputed champion a quarter of a century.
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These are unprecedented times for the sport – suddenly the fights we dream of are actually happening. This one is just another as boxing politics are put to one side for the good of the game with the fans (and the fighters) coming out winners.
Here is all we know ahead of another mouthwatering showdown in boxing’s marquee weight class.
When is Usyk vs Dubois 2?
The bout will take place on Saturday July 19, 2025 at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium. That of course is the venue where Dubois blasted out Anthony Joshua to retain his IBF heavyweight title in front of just under 100,000 fans last September.
Ring walks for the main event will likely take place around 2200 local time, which is 2300 CET, 1700 Eastern Time in the US or 1400 Pacific if you are on the West Coast.
How to watch the fight live
The bout will be streamed globally by DAZN PPV. As yet there are no details around pricing.
Previous big heavyweights have also aired on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, but as yet there is news about the potential for that.
Tickets for the big fight will go on sale on Wednesday April 30, 2025.
What are the odds for Usyk vs Dubois 2?
Usyk is a surprisingly heavy favourite in the early going at 1/7 – given that Dubois demolition job on Joshua. Daniel is the 9/2 underdog with the Draw priced in at odds of 20/1.
Weights and Weigh-in
The weigh-in for Usyk vs Dubois 2 will take place on Friday July 18, 2025 in London.
Usyk tipped the scales at 226lbs (16st 2lbs) for his last outing – that rematch victory over Fury in Riyadh in December 2024.
Dubois meanwhile weighed in at 248lbs (17st 10lbs) for that Wembley win over Joshua in his last outing.
What titles are they fighting for?
Like we said, absolutely every title that exists in the heavyweight division is on the line here.
Usyk is the reigning WBC, WBA, WBO, Ring magazine and lineal champion, while Dubois is the current IBF ruler.
All of those belts and titles will be up for grabs at Wembley on July 19.
Oleksandr Usyk record
Ukrainian genius Usyk, who is now 38 years old, has a perfect professional record of 23-0, with 14 wins coming inside distance.
He is already a two-time undisputed world champion, having won it all at cruiserweight before moving up to heavy to do the same.
A win over Dubois in July would see him rule undisputed for a third time – absolutely incredible.
His record is a spectacular one, he is a brilliantly talented road warrior who has been everywhere and beaten everyone,.
Notable as a heavyweight, he owns two wins over Anthony Joshua and two over Tyson Fury.
Daniel Dubois record
Londonder Dubois, who is 27 years old, has a professional record of 22-2, with 21 of those victories by way of knockout.
Many questioned his future at the highest level, and even his heart, following high-profile losses to Joe Joyce in 2020 and then Usyk in their first meeting in Poland in 2023.
Daniel though has silenced those doubters in incredible fashion more recently, with a trio of spectacular victories over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and then Joshua.
Who is on the undercard?
The undercard for big shows like this are no longer diluted by the size of the main event. They are generally incredible from top to bottom.
We’ll provide full details of who will be fighting as soon as details are revealed.
