OLU Allen
Wembley Stadium, London – Oleksandr Usyk turned back time and turned up the heat in a dazzling fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois last night, reaffirming his place as one of boxing’s greatest craftsmen.
For all the noise leading up to this rematch, the Ukrainian southpaw offered only one response: a silent, clinical masterpiece.
A Breakdown of Brutality
From the moment the bell rang, Usyk took the center of the stage and never gave it back. He toyed with angles, danced around Dubois’ raw power, and dictated the pace with southpaw jabs that stung like whips.
While Dubois charged forward with determination, Usyk countered with clarity.
By the fourth round, it was clear who was in control. Dubois’ corner pleaded with him to double up his jab, but Usyk had already broken the code.
He used deft footwork and deceptive rhythm to make Dubois swing at shadows.
Each exchange tilted further in Usyk’s favor until Round 5 came—and ended it all.
First came a vicious counter left hook that rocked Dubois and sent him crashing down.
Then, moments later, Usyk launched what he calls “Ivan”—a brutal lunging left hand named after a “village farmworker’s punch”—that floored Dubois a second time.
This time, he stayed down. Counted out. Outclassed. Outfought.
Tactical Brilliance Meets Timeless Discipline
Usyk’s victory wasn’t just physical—it was psychological. At 38, his energy seemed boundless.
He moved like a man ten years younger, closing the fifth round with stunning precision, landing eight of his last eleven power punches.
He made Dubois look not just outmatched, but outthought.
When asked about his age after the fight, Usyk shrugged with a smile: “Thirty-eight is a young guy!” That quiet confidence mirrors everything about his style—measured, composed, but devastating.
Legacy Sealed in Gold
PWith this victory, Usyk became the first boxer in the four-belt era to claim undisputed status three times? once at cruiserweight and now twice at heavyweight.
He’s now 8-0 against British fighters, having conquered Chisora, Joshua, Fury, and Dubois in succession.
It’s no longer a question of whether Usyk belongs among the greats, it’s a question of where exactly to place him.
With a combined amateur and professional record of 359 wins and only 15 losses, and no defeats since 2009, he’s building a case that few can rival.
Boxing pundits have started uttering his name in the same breath as Ali, Holyfield, and Lennox. Former world champion Carl Frampton summed it up: “He can compete in any era.”
What Lies Ahead?
After the fight, Usyk name-dropped Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora, and Joseph Parker as possible opponents, but admitted he needs a break.
Frank Warren later confirmed that the WBO is likely to mandate a bout against interim champion Joseph Parker.
There was also a bizarre social media callout from Jake Paul, who suggested a crossover MMA bout. Usyk brushed it off.
The serious business remains in the squared circle.
A Fighter of Grace and Grit
Usyk walked out carrying his daughter’s Eeyore plush toy.
He dedicated the win to his people, as he always does. But make no mistake, this was more than just another fight. It was a masterstroke.
Dubois himself admitted it: “Take no credit away from that man.”
And rightly so. Because when Oleksandr Usyk steps into the ring, he doesn’t just box.
He composes symphonies of violence, each note more precise than the last.
In an age of empty hype and loud headlines, Usyk is the quiet force rewriting boxing’s standards.
Last night, he didn’t just defeat Dubois, he defined what greatness looks like in gloves.
