Usyk Dismisses Age Concerns Ahead of Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois

Posted : 18 July 2025

Oleksandr Usyk has shrugged off concerns about his age as he gears up for a high-stakes rematch with Daniel Dubois this Saturday at Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian, who holds the WBA (Super), WBO, and WBC heavyweight titles, is set to face Dubois—the current IBF champion—for the second time in what will be an undisputed heavyweight clash.

Their first encounter in August 2023 ended with Usyk securing a ninth-round stoppage, but this rematch brings renewed anticipation. At 38, Usyk is 11 years older than his British opponent, but he insists that age is merely a number as he seeks to add a third undisputed title to his already decorated career. “I respect this young guy,” Usyk said of Dubois. “He is motivated, but so am I. I am not an old guy—38 is not old. We will see.”

The pre-fight press conference, which began nearly an hour late, remained largely composed, with both fighters refraining from any dramatic confrontations. Instead, minor verbal jabs were exchanged between their respective camps while Usyk and Dubois maintained their focus.

Usyk remains unbeaten in his 23-fight professional career and has a strong track record fighting in London, having won three times in the city. However, Saturday's bout will mark his first time stepping into the ring at Wembley Stadium. His connection to London runs deep—he famously captured Olympic gold in the heavyweight division at the 2012 London Games.

Meanwhile, Dubois has been on a comeback trail, winning three straight fights since his defeat to Usyk. His most notable victory came last September at Wembley, where he shocked the boxing world by defeating Anthony Joshua. Looking ahead to this rematch, Dubois is determined to flip the script. “Right now, I just want to get it on,” he said. “They've got their script, and I’ll write my own. I’m going to win these belts and I’m going to be the man.”

With an impressive record of 21 knockouts in 22 wins, Dubois brings undeniable power into the ring, though he has two defeats on his resume. If he overcomes Usyk, he will become the first British boxer to claim undisputed heavyweight status in the four-belt era. The last Brit to hold undisputed recognition in the heavyweight division was Lennox Lewis in 1999.

As the boxing world prepares for this monumental showdown, both Usyk and Dubois are laser-focused. For Usyk, it’s about legacy and another undisputed crown. For Dubois, it’s a shot at redemption and history.

Usyk Dismisses Age Concerns Ahead of Heavyweight Title Rematch with Dubois

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