Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker? Oleksandr Usyk reveals ambitions after stopping Daniel Dubois
Published 19/07/2025 at 23:55 GMT+1
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The world is Oleksandr Usyk's oyster after an incredible win over Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian stopped Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium, and is willing to take on just about anyone when he makes his defence of the undisputed heavyweight title. The Ukrainian delivered another boxing class as he beat Dubois for a second time, after twice overcoming Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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Oleksandr Usyk has cast the net wide open for his next fight after becoming a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion with a stunning knockout victory over Daniel Dubois.
Usyk stopped Dubois in the fifth round with a brutal flurry of shots, with a left hook ultimately sending the Brit to the canvas at Wembley.
The Ukrainian showcased his stunning footwork and movement in the ring and ultimately outclassed Dubois on the night.
Despite his age, Usyk appears to be at the top of his game and explained he is open to exploring every available option before heading into the ring again.
He told DAZN: "38 is a young guy, remember. 38 is only the start.
"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."
When asked about his next opponent, he responded: "Maybe it's Tyson Fury? Maybe we have three choices, Derek Chisora and Anthony Joshua? Maybe Joseph Parker? Listen, I cannot now say because I want to go back home."
As for Dubois, this was his second defeat to Usyk after their controversial first meeting in August 2023.
Usyk was sent down in the fifth round by Dubois with what was deemed to be a low blow.
There was no controversy this time round and the 27-year-old believed the Ukrainian deserved the victory.
He added: "I have to commend him on the performance; I gave everything I had. Take no credit away from that man, I'll be back.
"I was just fighting, trying to pick up round by round. It is what it is."
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Promoter Frank Warren also paid tribute to Usyk, before explaining that a fight with Joseph Parker is the Ukrainian's only logical way forward.
"Oleksandr Usyk is a generational great," Warren said. "In any generation he would be a great fighter.
"The WBO ordered that he has to make his defence against Joe Parker, so it's Joe Parker's time."
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