Usyk Registers Career-Heaviest Weight as Dubois Looks Ready for Undisputed Rematch at Wembley
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 19 Jul 2025
The stage is set for a colossal heavyweight showdown at Wembley Stadium tomorrow, as unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine and challenger Daniel Dubois of the U.K. both successfully made weight today, ahead of their highly anticipated rematch for the undisputed crown. The weigh-in revealed a career-heaviest mark for Usyk, adding another layer of intrigue to what promises to be an explosive night of boxing.
In the main event, Oleksandr Usyk (23-0-0, 14 KOs), the reigning WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO Heavyweight Champion, tipped the scales at a career-high 227.3 lbs. This marks a significant increase from his previous fights and suggests a strategic move to add more power for his second encounter with Dubois. His challenger, Daniel Dubois (22-2-0, 21 KOs), appeared fit and determined, coming in at a solid 243.8 lbs. Both fighters looked intensely focused during their final face-off, signaling their readiness for the undisputed clash.
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