The heavyweight boxing world is set for another major event as Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KO) and British challenger Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KO) have officially agreed to face each other in the ring.
Queensberry Promotions, headed by British promoter Frank Warren, has announced that the highly anticipated bout will take place on July 19 at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.
The matchup comes with some controversy, as Dubois has been vocal about a body shot he landed in their previous encounter, claiming it was legitimate. Usyk, however, has dismissed these claims.
"What he's saying is in the past. Right now I have a new fight, and I live in the present. I have no idea what will happen in the future. It doesn't matter to me," Usyk stated. "That punch from Dubois was bad, but it's not my problem. The referee made the decision."
When addressing Dubois' claims about winning their previous fight, Usyk was direct: "Dubois says he won? No, I won. Bro just wait for the rematch."
According to Statbet analysis, this heavyweight clash is expected to be one of the most-watched boxing events of the year, with both fighters bringing significant knockout power to the contest.
The July showdown at Wembley Stadium will give both boxers a chance to settle their differences in front of what will likely be a capacity crowd at one of boxing's most prestigious venues.
