The Outcome Remains Unchanged – Usyk Continues to Crush Daniel Dubois’s Dreams

Oleksandr Usyk has once again proven why he’s considered one of the most technically brilliant and mentally unshakable boxers of his generation. In their long-anticipated rematch, Daniel Dubois hoped to right the perceived wrongs of their controversial first meeting — but instead, he walked into another masterclass from the Ukrainian champion. The result? Another decisive defeat, and the painful realization that Usyk remains levels above the British heavyweight.

For Dubois, this second loss cuts even deeper. After spending months preparing physically and emotionally, analyzing film, and building up his confidence, he still found himself unable to solve the relentless puzzle that is Oleksandr Usyk. The rematch was supposed to be his redemption. Instead, it became yet another chapter in Usyk’s growing legacy — and Dubois’s recurring nightmare.

A Fight Born From Controversy

Their first bout in August 2023 ended with Usyk defending his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles after a ninth-round stoppage. But the major talking point wasn’t the outcome — it was the alleged “low blow” from Dubois in the fifth round, which appeared to drop Usyk for an extended count. Dubois and his team argued it was a legal body shot, possibly even a fight-ending one, but the referee ruled otherwise. The controversy sparked calls for a rematch and gave Dubois fans a sliver of hope: perhaps, if given a fair shot, he could actually dethrone Usyk.

That dream ended definitively in the rematch.

Same Story, Sharper Ending

From the opening bell, Usyk dictated the pace, footwork, and space — just as he’s done in nearly every fight since turning professional. His movement was fluid, his jab as precise as a surgeon’s scalpel, and his ability to avoid Dubois’s power punches left the challenger visibly frustrated as early as the third round.

Dubois had moments — flickers of aggression, a couple of well-placed right hands — but none of it seemed to faze Usyk. The Ukrainian simply rolled, pivoted, and responded with flurries of combinations, never allowing Dubois to settle or find any rhythm.

By the eighth round, the result seemed inevitable. Dubois was wearing the look of a man who had already asked all his questions and received the same answer: no path to victory.

In the tenth round, Usyk closed the show — not with controversy, but with class. A thunderous left hand followed by a rapid combination sent Dubois stumbling into the ropes. The referee had seen enough. TKO victory for Usyk. Again.

Usyk: Still the King

With this victory, Oleksandr Usyk remains undefeated, moves to 23-0, and continues to solidify his case as one of the greatest cruiserweight-to-heavyweight champions in boxing history. Few in the modern era have managed to carry their skill, intelligence, and composure from one weight class to the next the way Usyk has.

Let’s not forget: this is the same fighter who went on the road to beat Mairis Briedis, Murat Gassiev, Tony Bellew, and then shocked the world by outboxing Anthony Joshua — twice. Now, he has back-to-back victories over Dubois, the young lion who many thought could catch him off guard with raw power.

But Usyk isn’t just winning — he’s dissecting opponents. He doesn’t need a highlight-reel knockout to assert dominance. He outthinks, outworks, and outlasts, forcing men to crumble mentally before their bodies give out.

Dubois: Where Does He Go From Here?

This loss is more than a blemish on Daniel Dubois’s record — it’s a spiritual blow. He now knows, definitively, that even with all the preparation, belief, and second chances in the world, he cannot outbox Oleksandr Usyk.

Dubois falls to 21-3 with both of his biggest career tests — against Joe Joyce and now Usyk (twice) — ending in stoppage defeats. At just 26 years old, he still has time to rebuild, but the questions are mounting:

• Can Dubois evolve from just being a puncher?

• Does he have the ring IQ to compete with elite-level fighters?

• And more importantly — does he believe he can still become champion?

His power is unquestionable. His heart, often doubted, was on display in both Usyk fights. But boxing at the championship level is about more than heart and power — it’s about execution, and Dubois has now failed to deliver on two of the sport’s biggest stages.

What’s Next for Usyk?

The more intriguing storyline now surrounds Usyk’s future. With the Tyson Fury rematch on the horizon — and a potential undisputed title defense if he wins again — Usyk is in the middle of a historic run.

Should he beat Fury for a second time, Usyk would go down as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era and potentially one of the greatest fighters in modern boxing history.

Beyond Fury, there are whispers about Usyk possibly facing Filip Hrgović, Zhilei Zhang, or even a blockbuster against Deontay Wilder — should the American rebound from his recent slump. But all those fights are second in priority to completing his rivalry with The Gypsy King.

Final Word: The Dream is Dead — For Now

In boxing, everyone gets punched. Everyone loses. But when a fighter repeatedly falls to the same opponent, it’s not about bad luck — it’s about levels.

And right now, Oleksandr Usyk is on a level Daniel Dubois simply can’t reach.

The outcome remains unchanged, and the verdict is final: Usyk continues to crush Dubois’s dreams, one punch, one round, one masterclass at a time.