Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois tipped the scales at their weigh-in on Friday, ahead of their undisputed title clash on Saturday.
Two years after Usyk beat Dubois in Poland, the heavyweights will square off again – this time at Wembley Stadium, with the Ukrainian’s unified belts on the line, while the Briton defends his IBF title.
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In their first bout, Usyk climbed off the canvas to stop Dubois after suffering a controversial low blow, which the latter’s team still insists was a legal body shot. Since then, Dubois has been in the form of his life, stopping Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and most recently Anthony Joshua, whom the 27-year-old knocked out at Wembley in September.
Usyk, meanwhile, is still unbeaten, having recorded back-to-back decision wins over Tyson Fury in 2024. The first win made Usyk, 38, the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, before he retained the unified belts in their rematch after giving up the IBF strap. In the meantime, Dubois was elevated from interim IBF champion to regular champion,
And all the gold will be up for grabs on Saturday, but first, the heavyweights tipped the scales at a Wembley weigh-in, with Dubois coming in at 243lb and 8oz, while Usyk was 227lb and 3oz. Re-live updates from Friday’s weigh-in below. Purchase the fight on DAZN pay-per-view here.
Usyk vs Dubois 2 weigh-in live
- Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois weighed in on Friday, before rematch at Wembley on Saturday
- Usyk tipped scales at 227lb and 3oz; Dubois came in at 243lb and 8oz
- Weights from first fight: Usyk – 220.9lb; Dubois – 233.2lb
- Undisputed heavyweight titles on the line on Saturday; Usyk holds unified belts, Dubois is IBF champ
- Usyk, 38, stopped 27-year-old Dubois in 2023 after climbing off canvas from controversial low blow
- Read all about how Thursday’s press conference went down | Piece by Alex Pattle
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk weights OFFICIAL
15:43 , Alex PattleDaniel Dubois weighs in at 243lb and 8oz!
Oleksandr Usyk’s turn... 227lb and 3oz!
Dubois is the heavier man, as expected of course, by 16lb and 5oz specifically!
How do Usyk and Dubois’ weights compare to first fight?
16:47 , Alex Pattle
How do Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois’ weights compare to first fight?
Usyk vs Dubois weigh-in
16:30 , Alex PattleThat’s all from the weigh-in today – thank you for following!
Tune in tomorrow, as we’ll have live updates from Wembley Stadium...
Usyk vs Dubois 2 is just one sleep away.
Usyk and Dubois weigh in for heavyweight-title rematch
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Usyk and Dubois weigh in for heavyweight-title rematch
16:10 , Alex Pattle"I'm gonna win BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!" 😤
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Usyk and Dubois weigh in for heavyweight-title rematch
16:02 , Alex Pattle
Usyk and Dubois’s weights compared to first fight
15:55 , Alex PattleSo:
Usyk today: 227lb and 3oz
Usyk vs Dubois in 2023: 220lb and 9oz
The Ukrainian is 7lb heavier than before their first fight.
And:
Dubois today: 243lb and 8oz
Dubois vs Usyk in 2023: 233lb and 2oz
The Briton is 10lb heavier than before the first clash.
Tense face-off between Usyk and Dubois
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🇺🇦 Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois 🇬🇧
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Dubois and Usyk speak after tipping scales
15:46 , Alex PattleDubois: “I’m locked in, I’m focused, I can’t wait. I’m gonna win by any means necessary.”
Short and sweet from the IBF champ.
Unified-title holder Usyk: “For me, it’s a great opportunity, for my people and my country.
“Thank you to Jesus Christ [...] See you tomorrow!”
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk take to the stage
15:41 , Alex PattleBoos for Usyk as he walks on stage after Dubois, who gets a good reaction!
Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk take to the stage
15:41 , Alex PattleBoos for Usyk as he walks on stage after Dubois, who gets a good reaction!
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena
15:39 , Alex PattleLerena: “[I’m going to cause] disruption, chaos.
“He’s a terrific opponent, a terrific fighter. Listen, he says he’s gonna stop me; when my left hand lands on his temple or chin, he’ll sit.
“If i hurt him and I get the opportunity, it’s my duty to finish him.
“Like I said, a mammoth task ahead of me. I’m no fool, [he’s the bigger guy].”
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena
15:36 , Alex PattleOkolie: I think I would have had the advantage at any weight class we boxed.
“Fully ready for an explosive night. I’m prepared for 10 hard rounds, but I’m expecting to get a stoppage.
“It’s everything, I’m trying to be a three-weight world champion – and all toads lead through Saturday.”
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena
15:33 , Alex PattleKevin Lerena is up first, weighing in at 232lb and 5oz.
Now here comes Lawrence Okolie, tipping the scales at 262lb and 4oz.
Wow, a 30lb advantage – if you deem it that – for Okolie.
Who’s left to weigh in?
15:27 , Alex PattleTwo sets of heavyweights are left to weigh in, and then we’re done.
There’s Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois of course, but also Lawrence Okolie – who recently moved up from cruiserweight – and Kevin Lerena.
Daniel Lapin vs Lewis Edmondson
15:22 , Alex PattleAnother Ukrainian vs British match-up, this one at light-heavyweight.
Edmondson tips the scales at 174lb and 13oz, before Ukraine’s Lapin comes in at the exact same weight!
Vladyslav Sirenko vs Solomon Dacres
15:18 , Alex PattleHeavyweights step up next, so no limit to avoid!
Vladyslav Sirenko is 256lb and 3oz, while Solomon Dacres weighs in at 235lb and 9oz.
A big size advantage for the unbeaten Ukrainian, but will Britain’s Dacres be the faster man?
Aadam Hamed vs Ezequiel Gregores
15:15 , Alex PattleA welterweight weigh-in next, as Aadam Hamed and Ezequiel Gregores step on the stage.
Gregores comes in at 145lb, inside the 147lb limit, and Hamed is 144lb and 13oz.
Lasha Guruli vs James Francis
15:12 , Alex PattleJames Francis tips the scales at 137lb and 12oz, before Lasha Guruli weighs in at 139lb and 15oz.
Both are within the super-lightweight limit, but Guruli has a weight (and height) advantage.
More from Lennox Lewis on Usyk vs Dubois 2
15:10 , Alex PattleWould a win over Usyk put Dubois above Fury and Joshua in the British heavyweight scene?
“Yes, of course, yeah,” says Lewis, who held the undisputed heavyweight belts a quarter of a century ago.
“This is a big fight, especially for British boxing, and for Daniel.
“He’s been sacrificing, training for a long time, he’s spent a lot of time in the gym, in training camp.
“I know what he’s going through.”
Lennox Lewis on Usyk vs Dubois 2
15:06 , Alex PattleLennox Lewis, speaking to DAZN at the weigh-in, on what Dubois must do differently this time:
“He has to start first and finish last, basically go after him, like... command the ring.
“He’s a true heavyweight. Make sure he throws more punches than his opponent. His opponent’s gonna be running around, jumping about.
“He’s got to push him to the ropes.”
Usyk vs Dubois 2 weigh-in: Weights from first fight
14:58 , Alex PattleWhen Usyk and Dubois clashed two years ago, the Ukrainian tipped the scales at 220.9lb, while Dubois came in at 233.2lb.
Similarly today, we’re expecting former cruiserweight Usyk to be the lighter man.
T-minus 10 minutes until weigh-in
14:49 , Alex PattleThe weigh-in is due to begin at 3pm BST, so don’t go anywhere!
We’ll have live updates from the weigh-ins as the fighters take to the stage.
Usyk vs Dubois 2 fight card
14:38 , Alex PattleOleksandr Usyk (WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion) vs Daniel Dubois (IBF champion) [undisputed heavyweight titles]
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (heavyweight)
Daniel Lapin vs Lewis Edmondson (light-heavyweight)
Vladyslav Sirenko vs Solomon Dacres (heavyweight)
Aadam Hamed vs Ezequiel Gregores (welterweight)
Lasha Guruli vs James Francis (super-lightweight)
Subject to change
How to watch Usyk vs Dubois this weekend
14:30 , Alex PattleThe fight will stream live exclusively on DAZN in over 200 countries worldwide, priced at £24.99 in the UK, $59.99 in the US, and $19.99/equivalent ROW (rest of world).
Purchase a subscription to DAZN here, with plans starting at £14.99 a month and allowing access to over 185 fights a year – across boxing, bare-knuckle boxing, MMA and kickboxing.
What time will Usyk vs Dubois 2 start on Saturday?
14:22 , Alex PattleUsyk vs Dubois 2 will take place tomorrow at Wembley Stadium in London.
The first fight of the night is due to begin at 5.40pm BST (9.40am PT / 11.40am CT / 12.40pm ET), with main-event ring walks following at roughly 9.45pm BST (1.45pm PT / 3.45pm CT / 4.45pm ET).
Dubois is dangerous and a familiar weakness could be Usyk’s undoing
13:56 , Alex PattleDaniel Dubois was a long way from finished at the end of his world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Poland two years ago.
Dubois had been dropped twice and stopped when he narrowly failed to beat the count in round nine. It was not a happy night for Dubois and in the midnight aftermath, harsh questions were asked about his desire to fight.
Dubois, it turns out, did want to fight, and he went on an impressive three-fight streak, winning all by stoppage and arguably starting all three as the underdog. It salvaged his reputation in a sport where lines are crossed too often by people pumping an agenda.
Steve Bunce previews this weekend’s main event:
Daniel Dubois is dangerous and a familiar weakness could be Oleksandr Usyk’s undoing
Why was Usyk’s first fight with Dubois controversial? Low blow explained
13:37 , Alex PattleIn their first fight, Dubois threw a body shot in round five that arguably landed low, with Usyk immediately wincing and hunching over.
The champion fell to the canvas, but the referee did not start a count, having ruled the punch as landing below the belt.
Usyk was given five minutes to recover, per the rules. Despite declaring himself ready to resume boxing, Usyk was urged by referee Luis Pabon to take more time.
Usyk ultimately used three minutes and 45 seconds of the five minutes allowed.
More here:
Why was Usyk’s first fight with Dubois controversial? Low blow explained
Usyk vs Dubois 2 weigh-in
13:03 , Alex PattleGood afternoon!
Welcome back to our fight-week coverage ahead of Usyk vs Dubois 2.
The weigh-in is scheduled for 3pm BST today, and we’ll have you covered then – but also with build-up beforehand!
Usyk offers cryptic warning and Dubois reacts to huge Canelo bet
Thursday 17 July 2025 17:06 , Alex PattleUsyk vs Dubois 2 is a contest that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, arguably the face of boxing, believes will go Usyk’s way again.
So confident is the undisputed super-middleweight champion, he has placed a $500,000 bet on the southpaw.
“It doesn’t mean nothing to me, it don’t mean s*** to me,” said Dubois. “He’s gonna lose his money.”
If Dubois has his way, Canelo will lose his money, and Usyk will lose his unified belts.
Piece from Wembley:
Usyk offers cryptic warning and Dubois reacts to huge Canelo bet at press conference
Dubois on Canelo's huge bet on Usyk
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:25 , Alex PattleHost Dev Sahni says Canelo Alvarez has placed a $500,000 bet on Usyk.
Dubois: “It doesn’t mean nothing to me, it don’t mean s*** to me. He’s gonna lose his money.”
Dubois' manager says Usyk's team are rattled
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:21 , Alex PattleRiz Khan: “I think they are rattled, solely because they are using the same line: ‘Daniel’s not changed.’”
Charles and Usyk's manager in back and forth
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:14 , Alex PattleCharles dismisses criticism of Dubois from Usyk’s manager, Egis Klimas.
“We know what we’ve been witnessing,” says Charles. “He [Klimas] must’ve been sleeping for the last three fights.
“He must’ve been fast asleep. Can somebody wake him up?”
Klimas: “While I was sleeping, Oleksandr beat Tyson Fury two times.”
Usyk and Dubois on the age aspect
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:14 , Alex PattleDubois is 27; Usyk is 38. Is Usyk old, in boxing terms?
Dubois: “It’s facts. I’m a young lion and I’ve just got to take over, be the man.”
Usyk: “I respect this guy, this young guy. He’s motivated, but I am, too. I’m not an old guy; 38 is not old.”
Dubois on his training
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:10 , Alex Pattle“Right now, I just want to get it on. I’ve got to write my own script now. They’ve got a script, I’ve got to write my own.
“I’ve been getting a lot of... just confidence from my training, the shots I’ve been landing on the people I’ve been sparring. All of that’s just been building up, and I’m ready to let it out now.”
Dubois' trainer Don Charles speaks
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:10 , Alex Pattle“If you really think about what this young man has experienced to be where he is today, the sacrifices he’s always made and is still making... he’s a prime example for any young person who wants to come into the industry.
“I’m a very spiritual man, in the sense that I believe in the universe.
“In my opinion, he’s been destined to be here today, and on Saturday to do what has almost been deemed impossible.
“I’ve normally got a lot to say,” he’s not wrong, “but I’m gonna keep it short.”
Warren on this match-up
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:05 , Alex PattleOn Usyk: “He is different. He’s a fabulous and great champion, but this [Dubois] is the new kid on the block.
“He’s got the power, but everybody underestimates his boxing ability. He has one of the best jabs in boxing.
“We’ll see on Saturday night, the fans are gonna get something special.”
He says he knows that Usyk won’t box on the back foot, so he expects fireworks.
Team Usyk's 'Crazy Professor' speaks
Thursday 17 July 2025 14:04 , Alex PattleA member of Team Usyk, Kuda “The Crazy Professor”, says: “I know he [Usyk] is ageing.
“But don’t worry. He’s more than ready.”
Usyk speaks next
Thursday 17 July 2025 13:59 , Alex Pattle“Hello, London, I’m happy to be here again. Why’s it my night? Because I believe in this, because I hope in Jesus Christ.
“But I’ve prepared for this fight. [For] Ukraine.
"Listen, every one of my fights is important for me and my team.”
He dedicates the fight to the “soldiers who protect my country” amid Ukraine’s war with Russia.
“It's motivation for my people. It’s very important to me.”
Dubois is first to speak
Thursday 17 July 2025 13:57 , Alex PattleDubois on why he’ll win this time: “Because I’ve prepared right, I’m just on a different level now.
“I’m ready to come through whatever I need to on Saturday.
“I’m chasing glory, and I’m chasing greatness.”
What’s more important, revenge or undisputed status?
“All of it, the whole thing. This is history-making, and I’ve just got to do a real demolition job. I’m hungry, I’m ready for it.”
Press conference under way
Thursday 17 July 2025 13:47 , Alex PattleThe key players are on stage, except for the boxers themselves.
Frank Warren and Don Charles – Dubois’s promoter and trainer – are there.
And here we go!
I tried Daniel Dubois’ sprint routine - and it’s not for the fainthearted
Thursday 17 July 2025 12:45 , Harry Bullmore“I’ve worked with World Cup winners, and Daniel Dubois has the best physique I’ve ever seen,” his team doctor Ravi Gill tells me as we stand ringside, watching the would-be undisputed world champion train.
It is not just his hulking frame or knockout power that impresses Gill either – it is Dubois’ ability to work hard and recover fast, which is vital if he is to go 12 rounds with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
His regular 20-round training sessions play a significant role in forging this fight-ready fitness, but there is another training method he uses to supercharge his heart and lungs: running.
Most mornings, the newly-signed Brooks Running athlete covers between 5km and 8km at a fairly easy pace, and three times per week his strength and conditioning coach takes him to an athletics track for taxing interval sessions. But one of Dubois’ regular fitness tests stands above all others – his Saturday hill sprints.
His trainer Don Charles runs me through the weekly workout, and the session could strike fear into even the most-seasoned athletes. But in the interests of entertainment and providing a point of comparison for Dubois’ pre-fight fitness, I resolved to give it a go.
I tried Daniel Dubois’ sprint routine - and it’s not for the fainthearted
