UK Boxing

Oleksandr Usyk faces is devoid of a world title after throwing Daniel Dubois

Published

12 months ago

July 24, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk was ordered to defend his WBO weight crown before Joseph Parker – or face the perspective of a prestigious belt. Ukrainian secured the undisputed heavyweight supremacy for the second occasion after his destructive victory over Daniel Dubois before 90,000 viewers at the Wembley stadium last weekend.

Usyk dominated the proceedings from the opening bell to the last moment. Although “Triple D” enjoyed a fleeting success during the competition, “Kot” quickly ended matters in the fifth round. Usyk sleeping a British warrior with a crushing right hook and against expectations, Dubois managed to make a canvas, but after the end of a moments later, when the Ukrainian released a precise left hand.

After the second triumph over the British, Utyk received a fairly definite directive from WBO. The sanctioning organization ordered the two unquestioned master to place the title on the Parker line.

In the correspondence sent to both camps, WBO stated: “Gentlemen: Please inform that the WBO World Championship Committee hereby requires the start of negotiations between fighters to be released in order to release the obligatory obligation to defend the title.

“Pursuant to this order, the Parties have thirty (30) days after the issue of this letter to achieve the conditions. The lack of this will cause that this Committee requires the procedure in the bidding of the handbag in accordance with the WBO provisions regarding the world championship competitions. The minimum offer in the heavyweight section is one million dollars ($ 1,000,000). Each of the party can call the ticket in at any time.

“Finally, WBO reserves the right to issue any further judgments considered necessary, helpful and convenient to achieve the goals, principles and intentions of WBO principles, including interests that best serve boxing, and the WBO hefty unit. Do not hesitate to contact the WBO headquarters if you have any questions or fears.”

If Usyk decides not to face the Parker, he will be forced to give in to the WBO belt – or a face without a face.

Immediately after Saturday night, boxing promoter Frank Warren revealed his desire to see Usyk to Parker, while confirming that Tyson Fury asked for a third meeting with the Ukrainian.

When he asked about which competition would prefer to witness the next one for Utyk, Warren said his press conference after the fight: ” [Usyk’s] The first defense of his title is the WBO belt, which will be against Joe Parker. Yes, there would be a great fight.

“I mean that I would like Joe Parker to fight. Joe deserves it. He takes himself, just like Daniel, and this is the fight that was ordered. So in this way whether it will happen or Joe will fight for a free title. Tyson expressed me very clear to me. [Usyk] Fight, he would like to make this fight and it would be a great fight. “

The Modern Zealand warrior enjoys an unusual form, defeating Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole in a row. Parker’s coach, Andy Lee, recently revealed that his allegation has tools to surprise against the Ukrainian master and outlined their tactical preparations.

“What we are working on in the gym is ready all the time and body language in the ring and keeping your feet in a position where you are always ready to hit,” Lee explained at the Ariel X Ade show. “If you rest and take a break, you don’t show it. You look like you are ready to attack and you are ready to hit. Basically, we do it and it does it Usyk.

“Usyk feeds the intervals of the opponent. When they want to take this diminutive change, he will attack them. He can press, press, pressure, feint with his magical wand with his right hand and simply burns them. They are mentally exhausted as physically as physically. And then, when he wants to rest, he can move, immerse and dive under the bodies of large guys.”

When is the next fight Oleksandr Usyk?

Usyk planned to take a break for the rest of the year to recover and spend time with his family before he considers his next movement in the boxing ring. Thinking about his age after the fight against Dubois, Usyk said: “38 is a newborn guy, remember! 38 This is just the beginning!

“I want to thank Jesus Christ. I want to thank my team and Wembley, thank you very much! It’s for people. Nothing next. It’s enough, I don’t know. I want to rest. My family, my wife, my children, I want to rest now. Two or three months, I just want to rest.”

In addition, he suggested potential future opponents, saying: “Maybe Tyson Fury. Maybe we have three options, Derek Chisora and Anthony Joshua. Maybe Joseph Parker. Listen, I can’t say now because I want to go home.”

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

Round bets

Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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2 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

Undercard remaining

At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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