The match opened at high speed and Usyk quickly showed his sharp counter-attacking ability. Although his physical strength is doubted due to his weight of up to 103kg, the 38-year-old fighter moves extremely flexibly, constantly avoiding attacks and counterattacking accurately. Dubois, despite being young and possessing superior physique, still could not take advantage of the advantage over a brave and experienced Usyk.
The game was in Usyk's favor for most of the first 4 rounds. In the 5th half, the Ukrainian fighter launched 2 consecutive powerful punches, one right hook and then a precise left punch on the chin, causing Dubois to collapse and not be able to continue playing.
This victory helped Usyk regain the IBF belt that was stripped of after the victory over Tyson Fury in May 2024. Now, he owns the entire set of the biggest heavyweight titles including WBA, WBC, WBO and IBF, along with the IBO and The Ring belts, officially establishing the absolute champion position.
This is the second time Usyk has beaten Dubois by knockout, after a controversial first time in Poland in 2023. Up to now, Usyk has remained unbeaten with 24 wins, including 15 knockouts.
