Usyk vs. Dubois is back with the promise of the biggest test they’ve ever faced, less than two years since their controversial encounter in Poland. Undefeated champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) will defend his unified heavyweight belts against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19, 2025, in a rematch of their August 2023 bout that Usyk won by ninth-round knockout. The 24-year-old steps back in the ring fresh from feeling robbed of the victory when a body shot, likely to be fight-altering, was deemed a low blow in their first meeting.
Both fighters have been on the up since they first fought. Usyk has become the first heavyweight in boxing to hold all four major titles since Lennox Lewis reigned in the year 2000, when he defeated Tyson Fury in an epic showdown.
Dubois, meanwhile, has shown an impressive rebuild record across three straight victories that brought him back to this rematch after upsetting Anthony Joshua in September 2024. For the undisputed heavyweight title, that is a huge fight historically, as no Briton has held all four belts in the four-belt era. The undisputed showdown for all the belts will be held in front of more than 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium and shown live on DAZN in 200+ countries and territories for just £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US.
Usyk confirms rematch date with Dubois at Wembley.
The global heavyweight community is buzzing following Oleksandr Usyk’s explosive confirmation of his rematch with Daniel Dubois, set for the iconic Wembley Stadium. This announcement announces a likely top moment in the 2025 boxing calendar.
Fight scheduled for July 19, 2025
Usyk vs Dubois 2: Who wins? COMMUNITY PREDICTION: Usyk = 29% Draw = 53% Dubois = 18% It’s official next rematch on Saturday, 19th July 2025. This is certainly one of the most highly anticipated fights between two champions in the division, with the winner walking out as the undisputed heavyweight champion following months of speculation and negotiating. Usyk, who presently possesses the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, will put all his belts on the line. A fetus at the end of its first trimester is safely encased by the womb; blood and oxygen flow freely through the placenta — it is still an ingredient of its mother’s body, in other words.
“I thank God for letting me once again enter the fight to fight for the title of absolute world champion,” Usyk said in advance of the announcement. He said: “This is the fight I called for and the fight I demanded, time to get revenge on Oleksandr Usyk”.
Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
The highly anticipated second leg will take place at Wembley Stadium, the iconic home of English football and one of the most incredible sporting venues anywhere in the world. It is a far cry from their debut meeting in the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland, where Dubois fought in front of a largely Ukrainian crowd of about 40,000.
“It’s fantastic to have this fight at the national stadium with one of the most exciting fighters in world boxing at the moment.”Event promoter, Frank Warren, “I’m so glad that we could make it happen here. In making the choice, Dubois fights at home whilst hoping to make history as Britain’s first-ever heavyweight to unify the division in the four-belt era.
Organizers reveal Usyk vs Dubois 2 start time and ring walk details
Start times for the London show at Wembley have been announced by event organisers. WHAT ARE THE CONFIRMED SCHEDULES FOR USYK VS DUBOIS 2?
Undercard begins at a5:40 p.m. BST.
The action on the night kicks off at 5:40 BST when Lasha Guruli takes on James France in the first bout of the evening. Based on the draw, Guruli and France will be the first to go into the box. Viewers are invited to watch the DAZN stream by 5:30 p.m. and speculate before the fight. They’ll have Aadam Hamed to watch anyway. Before that, they will watch Aadam Hamed vs. Ezequiel Gregores around 6:05 p.m. and the heavyweight showdown between Vladyslav Sirenko and Solomon Dacres around 6:50 p.m.
Main event ring walks around 9:50 p.m. BST.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois ring walk times: Both fighters are expected in the ring at 9:50 pm BST. Once the fighters are done with their pre-fight introductions and the final instructions, that’s when the fight will start, probably around aroun10 p.m. Before the main event, Lawrence Okolie takes on Kevin Lerena for Okolie’s WBC Silver heavyweight title at approximately 8:40 pm. This battle will be the fancy fight before the championship bout.
Stadium curfew and potential timing shifByith the 11:00 PM BST curfew, the headlining bout will have to kick off earlier than other big boxing events. This adjustment serves Wembley Arena guests, as promoters plan for ring walks at 9:50 p.m. That just goes to show that they care about their community.
(The ring walks are fluid; they will depend largely on how quickly the preliminary fights end.) If there are early stoppages to the prelims, there’s some potential to move the schedule up. However, if multiple prelims go the distance, expect a slight delay. Organizers have made clear they would like to see the guidelines followed by the roughly 90,000 fans expected if the main event is to get started on time because of venue rules.
DAZN announces pay-per-view details and streaming options
Where can I watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 on TV in the UK if not on Sky Sport? Broadcaster set to show fight in ‘usual’ format. DAZN has won rights to the huge Usyk vs Dubois 2 encounter, with the streaming giant confirming full viewing information for fans globally.
How to watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 live.
DAZN is the global home for the heavyweight title rematch, available in more than 200 countries. You can watch the fight on a wide variety of devices by downloading the DAZN app. It works with:
- Smart TVs and devices (Fire TV Stick, Roku Streaming Stick)
- Video game consoles (Xbox and PlayStation)
- Laptops/PCs
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
The streaming service allows you to watch the fight on your phone or simply cast it to your TV for a bigger viewing experience. Fair warning: DAZN says VPNs can mess up your stream, so they recommend disabling the service.
Availability in the UK, US, and globally
“DAZN has completely out-dreamed our hopes and expectations for what this new platform could mean for the sport of boxing.” In addition, this fight will take the championship globally to over 200 countries on DAZN. Viewers can tune into the fight from 5:30 PM BST on July 19, when the fight is expected to start.
So boxing fans in allsaves were trading instructional videos with Sal and Manny when one of them arrives at Sal’s house when the other one is having sex, and the hooker burns the apartment to the ground. Fans who purchase the PPV will get the championship bout plus a FREE seven-day DAZN trial, adding more value to the pack.
Promoters unveil full Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight card.
The full Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight card, promoted by the promoter, features a six bout card led by the heavyweight title tilt at Wembley Stadium.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois – undisputed heavyweight title
In the headliner, competing for the unified WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC titles, is Oleksandr Usyk, and he is taking on IBF champion Daniel Dubois. The fight will have all four primary heavyweight belts at stake. Usyk is the betting favorite at -335, and Dubois is the underdog at +260. This title battle is only the second time in 25 years that all heavyweight belts have been unified since Lennox Lewis beat Evander Holyfield in 1999. If Usyk wins, it would be his third undisputed championship, including his dominance at cruiserweight.
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena – WBC Silver heavyweight title
In the headline act, unified WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC champion Oleksandr Usyk takes on IBF champion Daniel Dubois. All four of the heavyweight belts will be at stake. Usyk is favored at -335 to win, with Dubois as the underdog at +260. This championship bout is only the second in 25 years to unify all heavyweight titles, after Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999. A win for Usyk would be his third undisputed championship, having done so at cruiserweight.
Daniel Lapin vs Lewis Edmondson – light-heavyweight
Unbeaten Ukrainian Daniel Lapin defends his IBF Intercontinental & WBA Continental Light Heavyweight belts against Commonwealth ruler Lewis Edmondson. The two fighters are undefeated at 11-0. A southpaw at 6 ft 6, Lapin is a big ask for the Englishman.
Vladyslav Sirenko vs Solomon Dacres – heavyweight
Undefeated Ukrainian heavyweight Vladyslav Sirenko (22-0, 19KOs) meets England’s Solomon Dacres (9-1) in an intriguing heavyweight match-up. Sirenko packs a brutal punch, having stopped 86% of his opponents since his 2017 debut.
Aadam Hamed vs Ezequiel Gregores – welterweight
Aadam Hamed had an interesting equivalency test on his hands when it came to fighting Argentinian top contender Ezequiel Gregores.
Son of British boxing hero Prince Naseem, Aadam Hamed, also fights in the paid ranks when he meets Ezequiel Gregores of Argentina in a welterweight bout. Hamed is 5-0, albeit against much weaker opposition than his more seasoned, but not necessarily better, opponent, Gregore, who has been defeated in 24 of his 27 bouts.
Lasha Guruli vs James Francis – super-lightweight
On the undercard, Georgian Olympic bronze medalist Lasha Guruli takes on Liverpool’s James Francis (7-1) in a super lightweight encounter. With that being said, this is Guruli’s debut as a professional fighter, and Guruli is a massive favorite with his immense experience as an amateur, with Guruli being set at -10,000 to Francis at +1,400.
And fans can also keep up with the main event via a specially selected undercard of big names like Lawrence Okolie and those just starting their careers. Streaming: DAZN (worldwide: excluding Mexico, where exclusive rights are held by TV Azteca; UK & Ireland, where it is available on a pay-per-view basis as part of the DAZN subscription.) Action on fight night starts from 5.40 p.m. BST, with the fighter ringwalk set to get underway at roughly 9.50 p.m. BST. This ensures a fairly comfortable buffer against Wembley’s strict 11 p.m. curfew.
With July 19 fast approaching, the boxing world can barely hold its breath. Usyk is the bookies’ favorite, but cannot ignore the remarkable recovery of Dubois since they last met, notably his win over Anthony Joshua. The collision between Usyk’s skill and Dubois’s brute force creates an intriguing combination that, win or lose, will supply one of the most electric moments in heavyweight history and will ensure that this will go down as one of the great nights in British boxing history. The location will be England’s storied Wembley Stadium, perhaps the home of the most meaningful heavyweight title fight of all time.
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