LONDON — On a cool summer night in Wembley Stadium, beneath a crowd of nearly 90,000 spectators, Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stunning fifth-round knockout victory over Britain’s Daniel Dubois, regaining his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

At 38, Usyk once again unified all four major titles — WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO — and, in doing so, offered his war-torn homeland not only a triumph in sport, but a moment of collective pride and international recognition. Reported by G.Business , citing original coverage and official results from TalkSPORT, Wembley press sources, and verified post-fight statements.

A Champion of Precision

From the opening bell, Usyk dictated the pace with calm authority. His footwork was measured. His jab — clinical. While Dubois came forward with aggression, Usyk absorbed pressure with grace, exploiting each opening with tactical maturity.

The decisive moment came in Round 5, when a clean left followed by a tight combination sent Dubois to the canvas. He could not beat the count. The referee waved it off.

Usyk raised his gloves toward the night sky. But his eyes, as always, were on Ukraine.

“38 is still young — remember that.”

Immediately after the fight, Usyk spoke in the ring:

“Thirty-eight is still young. Remember that — 38 is just the beginning.”
“Why was it easier than the first fight? I don’t know. I thank Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, my team, and the fans at Wembley.
Dubois? Brother, I’m sorry — but this is sport. My people wanted this victory.”

A Dedication to the Soldiers

The emotional tone deepened as Usyk turned to his homeland:

“I want to dedicate this victory to the people — to people around the world. I thank all of Ukraine, and especially the soldiers defending our country.”
“I received countless messages from units on the front lines. You are incredible. Glory to Ukraine.”

The stadium roared, but the message was not for London. It was for those watching from bunkers, trenches, and distant screens in a battered nation.

Zelensky Reacts: “A legend. Ours.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded via Telegram just minutes after the final bell:

“Oleksandr Usyk has done it again. An undisputed champion. A legend. Ours.
Thank you for the strength and inspiration you give to the whole country with each victory.
Thank you for fighting every bout with Ukraine in your heart.” 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

What's Next for Usyk

When asked about his future, Usyk — usually focused and strategic — allowed himself a moment of humanity:

“What else is there to achieve? Nothing. That’s it. I just want to go home. To my wife, my children, my family.”
“Maybe in two or three months I’ll think about fighting again. But right now, I just want to rest.”
“Who’s next? Maybe Tyson Fury? Maybe Joseph Parker? I don’t know. Right now, I just want peace.”

A Legacy Beyond Titles

Usyk is now one of the few fighters in boxing history to unify titles in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, joining the likes of Evander Holyfield. But his influence has transcended sport. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Usyk has emerged not only as a champion in the ring, but as a symbol of national dignity and spiritual resistance.

“This wasn’t just a fight,” said boxing historian Michael Benson.
“It was a statement from Kyiv to the world: We are still standing.”

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