Oleksandr Usyk, known as a technician rather than a knockout artist, showcased his skills against Daniel Dubois by achieving a fifth-round knockout at Wembley. With a 24-0 record, Usyk sought to erase past controversies from their previous match in August 2023. Previously seen as less mainstream than heavyweight fighters, this performance may boost his visibility in the boxing world. His counterpunching ability and strategic prowess set him apart as he reaffirmed his dominance in the heavyweight division.
Usyk made his best case yet for mainstream attention by capping off a counterpunching clinic with a ferocious left hook that got him a fifth-round knockout.
Only somebody who didn't see the punch or doesn't mind sounding like an idiot would still argue there's any man anywhere badder than Usyk.
Usyk, who won the heavyweight gold medal in the 2012 Olympics, now has a 24-0 record as a pro.
Usyk went into Wembley wanting to erase the only stain on his ring career, stemming from a controversial previous matchup with Dubois.
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