Usyk vs Dubois II – Crushing KO & Undercard Highlights

Usyk vs Dubois II: Wembley KO, Undercard Upsets & What's Next

🥊 Event Overview

• Date: July 19, 2025

• Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

• Result: Oleksandr Usyk unified the IBF belt with a brutal 5th-round KO over Daniel Dubois News.com.au+15Reuters+15DAZN+15Diario AS+8Wikipedia+8DAZN+8The Sun+2Diario AS+2ESPN.com+2

• Significance: Usyk became the first three-time undisputed heavyweight champion, adding IBF to WBA, WBC, and WBO The Sun+2ESPN.com+2FOX SPORTS+2

💥 Main Event Breakdown

Usyk (38‑0) dominated early rounds with sharp southpaw jabs and quick footwork. After two knockdowns in Round 5, a thunderous right‑left combo finished Dubois at 1:52 MMAmania.comESPN.com. CompuBox paints the picture:

Stat	Usyk	Dubois
Punches Landed	57	35
Accuracy (%)	37.3	19.6
Knockdowns	2	0

Usyk's precision was evident—a clinical masterclass from start to finish CBSSports.com+15ESPN.com+15DAZN+15.

🥇 Undercard Highlights

• Lawrence Okolie: Won unanimous decision over Kevin Lerena for the WBC Silver belt CBSSports.com+7The Sun+7Reuters+7

• Daniel Lapin: Claimed a 12‑0 undefeated record after surviving two rope spillovers to defeat Lewis Edmondson by majority decision DAZN+6Talksport+6Diario AS+6

• Other bouts: Vladyslav Sirenko lost to Solomon Dacres; James Francis was TKO’d by Lasha Guruli in a blood-and-guts showdown Reddit+15MMA Fighting+15DAZN+15

🌎 Beyond the Bell: Cultural & Emotional Undercurrents

Over a dozen Ukrainian war veterans attended ringside, underscoring Usyk’s deep national significance. He dedicated the win to Ukraine, reflecting a career that transcends sport AP News.

🔮 What’s Next?

• Future foes: Usyk teased potential big-name matchups—Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Joseph Parker, or Derek Chisora Wikipedia+8News.com.au+8Bad Left Hook+8

• Dubois’s path: Despite the rematch loss, Dubois vows improvement and could bounce back with more patience and tactical refinement Wikipedia+10Reuters+10DAZN+10

❓ FAQ

Q: How did Usyk win?A: Via knockout in Round 5, using a devastating right then left hook to claim the undisputed title ESPN.com+1Wikipedia+1.

Q: Did Usyk unify all belts?A: Yes—he reclaimed the IBF crown to hold WBA, WBC, WBO, and IBF concurrently ReutersDiario AS.

Q: Who stood out on the undercard?A: Okolie dominated Lerena; Lapin won an odd, rope-filled contest; Dacres and Guruli also impressed Reddit+8Talksport+8CBSSports.com+8.

Q: What’s next for Usyk?A: He hinted at a rest before eyeing blockbuster fights with Fury, Joshua, Parker, or Chisora FOX SPORTS+10News.com.au+10The Sun+10.

Q: Audience size and impact?A: A massive crowd of roughly 90,000 packed Wembley, cementing the event as one of the biggest in UK boxing this decade News.com.au.

✅ Final Word

Oleksandr Usyk reaffirmed his place in boxing history with a masterful KO performance, becoming the first three-time undisputed heavyweight champ. The undercard delivered drama, accessibly marrying athletic excellence and emotional resonance. Next up: a brief pause—then likely high-stakes showdowns.