Usyk vs Dubois LIVE! Boxing fight stream, result and latest updates after KO victory for defending champion
Daniel Dubois will attempt to pull off a huge boxing upset tonight as he takes on Oleksandr Usyk in Poland for his first heavyweight world title fight. The Ukrainian will have the backing of all of Wroclaw behind him in what is his first fight in over a year.
Usyk last turned out for back-to-back demolitions of Anthony Joshua to prove his credentials at this weight, and a unification clash against Tyson Fury may well be next if he can overcome today’s hurdle. Despite his time away from the ring, the wily 36-year-old is hotly tipped to out-box his powerful opponent.
Dubois, like many before him, may feel his best way to get at Usyk is an early show of muscle in what would make for a spectacular fight. Follow Usyk vs Dubois round by round, blow by blow with Standard Sport’s fight blog LIVE!
Live updates
Daniel Dubois’ camp unhappy
Frank Warren says the referee got it “badly wrong” and calls it a “hometown decision”.
Daniel Dubois’ trainer Don Charles furious as he asks during the interview: “How is that low?!”
Dubois adds: “I’ve been cheated, that was a win tonight. But you know what, I’ve gotta come again.”
Warren describes Usyk as a “hero” but “this is a boxing match and should be above board, but it was not a low blow. It’s a nonsense, a total nonsense. The governing bodies must order a rematch.”
He says they’ll appeal.
Daniel Dubois next up
“I didn’t think that was a low blow, I thought it landed and I’ve been cheated out of victory.”
Oleksandr Usyk gives his reaction
“I feel good. I’m grateful for my team, my family, my children, I love you. But I’m grateful for my country, Ukraine and the army. Thank you so much.
“[Low blow?] Boxing is tough, but I’m great. It’s boxing I love and I respect my opponent. But it’s boxing, it’s not ballet. It’s boxing.
“No [power from Dubois] only on my balls.
“[Tyson Fury fight?] I’m ready tomorrow. Next fight, I’m ready but Tyson I have no idea.
“I can’t wait to see my children and be back home, I miss it. I’ve been training a long time and I’m a little bit tired.”
Over to Michael Buffer…
We’ll hear from the fighters soon hopefully, first up is the official announcement of the result.
Into 48 seconds of round number nine, by knockout victory it’s Oleksandr Usyk remaining the unified heavyweight champion of the world!
Moment of controversy
Will this fight be remembered as a controversial one, after Oleksandr Usyk was allowed a time out after a low blow from Daniel Dubois? Some reckon it was a legal shot.
Judge for yourself…
That KO blow
Just seen the replay of the winning shot, it’s a hefty right-hander right through the gate that hurt Daniel Dubois. May well be where he got hit by Joe Joyce.
Oleksandr Usyk retains his heavyweight belts
Oleksandr Usyk is having words with Daniel Dubois, not clear whether he’s congratulating him or reading the riot act about that early low blow that downed Usyk.
“Thank you,” he ends with a bump of fists, before taking the crowd’s adulation.
Usyk vs Dubois
Round Nine
It’s been a fascinating world championship fight that has lived up to its billing. Where will it head next?
Usyk flings in an early left-hander to pin Dubois onto the ropes and he has to throw hands to force his way out. Dubois’ nose is bloodied.
We’re not even halfway into the round and Usyk looks to turn the screw.
HERE COMES A BIG RIGHT-HANDER! DUBOIS IS DOWN!
IT’S WAVED OFF!
USYK WINS!
Usyk vs Dubois
Round Eight
Dubois gets a couple of good shots in early to wrestle back some advantage.
Usyk has to rediscover his speed if he wants to negotiate the 12 and win on points, which he is set to do if he can make it to the end.
Has to be said that Dubois is not looking flustered in this environment and his chin is holding up. A flurry to end the round puts Dubois on his knee!
He takes his time and is back up for the bell.
Usyk vs Dubois
Round Seven
Dubois is working the body more and more – and Usyk is looking a bit uncomfortable!
Can the Brit break through and finally get on top in this fight?
One attempt to go low lets the door open for a right-hander from Usyk and he’s getting back into it! Hefty swings left, right and centre as Usyk claws his way back on top before a frantic end to the seventh!
