Oleksandr Usyk may tackle Daniel Dubois in an undisputed heavyweight world title struggle subsequent – and Wembley Stadium is an choice for the blockbuster rematch.
Ukraine’s unified world titlist Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in Could of final yr to change into boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight world champion in 25 years, the primary since Lennox Lewis and the primary of the four-belt period.
However his dedication to a rematch with Fury meant he couldn’t make a compulsory defence of the IBF title towards Britain’s Dubois.
That noticed him vacate the belt and Dubois was upgraded from IBF Interim titlist to full world champion.
Dubois defended that title when he knocked out former champion Anthony Joshua in entrance of a sold-out Wembley Stadium in September.
In December the IBF holder was ringside to see Usyk defend his unified WBC, WBO and WBA belts when he outscored Fury of their rematch.
After the outcome was introduced, Dubois stormed into the ring to demand his personal struggle with Usyk.
Talks are ongoing for Usyk to fulfill Dubois in a second undisputed heavyweight world title struggle and Wembley Stadium in London may host the occasion.
Alexander Krassyuk, Usyk’s promoter, informed Sky Sports activities: “We are now working on this fight [Usyk vs Dubois II], Wembley as one of the options.”
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Daniel Dubois calls for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following the Ukrainian’s win over Tyson Fury.
Dubois challenged Usyk in 2023, dropping inside 9 rounds however solely after sending Usyk to the canvas with a blow that the referee dominated low. Dubois and his group nonetheless contemplate that call unfair and the British heavyweight desires his probability at revenge.
Dubois was resulting from make a defence of his IBF title towards Joseph Parker in February, however an sickness compelled him to withdraw from that bout.
However that might have been a voluntary defence and there are not any impediments to him going straight into an undisputed championship struggle.
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Sky Sports activities is granted an unique view of Daniel Dubois’ remaining preparations for his IBF heavyweight world title defence.
Calling for the Usyk rematch, Dubois beforehand informed Sky Sports activities he wished to “run it back”.
“My next fight I’m working towards, I’m ready for it now,” he insisted of Usyk.
“I’ve got to be even better than I was against AJ. That was just what it was at the time. A special moment but I need to be even better than I was.
“Nonetheless the kingslayer. I am the person that beat the person. Convey them on.”
