Oleksandr Usyk was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time after defeating Daniel Dubois with a brutal, powerful left-hook.
The 38-year-old Ukrainian delivered another ruthless display under the arch, preserving his unbeaten record and once again denying Britain’s Dubois a shot at boxing’s biggest prize.
Usyk exploded in the fifth round, flooring 27-year-old with a slick left hand. The Brit battled to his feet, but the writing was on the wall.
Seconds later, another ruthless left hook landed flush on the chin – and as the referee reached nine, Dubois’ corner had seen enough, throwing in the towel to stop the punishment.
Slow motion replays showed the devastating power and precision of the shot that would have rocked any heavyweight to their boots.
Speaking after the fight, Usyk said: ’38 is a young guy, remember! 38 is only (the) start!
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois with a brutal, powerful left-hook at Wembley
The Ukrainian exploded in the fifth round, flooring 27-year-old with a slick left hand
Duboi dropped to the canvas and his corner had seen enough, throwing in the towel to stop the punishment.
‘I want to say thank you to Jesus Christ. I want to say thank you to my team and Wembley, thank you so much! It’s for the people.
‘Nothing is next. It’s enough, next, I don’t know. I want to rest. My family, my wife, my children, I want to rest now. Two or three months, I want to just rest.’
Meanwhile, Dubois to return after suffering the first defeat of his career.
‘I gave everything I had,’ He said. ‘I take no credit away from the man. But I’ll be back.’
The win ensures Usyk reclaims the IBF belt he vacated last year, before a December rematch with Tyson Fury, with Dubois upgraded to champion and then defending the title against compatriot Anthony Joshua last September.
The unification fight was a rematch of one that Dubois lost by a controversial ninth-round knockout in Wroclaw, Poland, in 2023, after Usyk was given time to recover from what the referee ruled was a low blow.
