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Usyk vs. Dubois: Fight Information

The Usyk vs. Dubois fight was a heavyweight professional boxing match between unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. The fight took place on August 26, 2023, at the Stadion Wrocław in Wrocław, Poland.

  • The Result: Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by a ninth-round technical knockout (TKO).

  • The Controversy: The fight was marred by a controversial fifth round where Dubois landed a punch that was ruled a low blow by the referee. Usyk was given several minutes to recover, which Dubois and his team contested, arguing that the punch was legal and should have resulted in a knockdown. This punch led to considerable debate regarding the interpretation of the low%20blow rule.

  • Titles at Stake: Usyk's WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles were on the line.

  • Significance: The victory solidified Usyk's position as a top heavyweight and kept alive hopes for a potential undisputed championship fight against Tyson%20Fury. For Dubois, it was a significant setback in his career, although he remains a young and promising fighter in the division.