Oleksandr Usyk successfully defended his IBF, WBA, and WBO world heavyweight titles in a thrilling match against Daniel Dubois. The fight took a dramatic turn when Usyk was hit by a borderline punch that was ruled a low blow, causing him significant pain and forcing him to the canvas. Despite this setback, Usyk managed to recover and went on to dominate the fight, knocking Dubois down twice and securing victory in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The rain poured down as the fight began, but the fighters were protected by a canopy over the ring. Dubois struggled initially to find his range against the elusive Usyk, whose superior skill allowed him to land more effective punches with his jab in the opening round. As the fight progressed, Usyk’s slick movement and counter-punching kept Dubois at bay, although the challenger did make a valiant effort to close the distance and make the fight more competitive.
The turning point came in the fifth round when Dubois delivered a hard right hand that landed on or below the belt, causing Usyk to slump to the canvas in agony. The referee declared it an illegal blow and allowed Usyk ample time to recover. When the fight resumed, Dubois aggressively went after Usyk, sensing his vulnerability. However, Usyk fought back strongly, regaining control of the fight and driving Dubois against the ropes.
Despite Dubois’ efforts, Usyk’s superior hand speed and use of angles allowed him to dominate the later rounds. In a fiercely competitive eighth round, a series of Usyk combinations sent Dubois tumbling to the canvas. While Dubois had a minute to recover, he was knocked down again in the ninth round by a powerful straight right from Usyk. The referee made the decision to end the fight, sparing Dubois from further punishment.
Dubois had promised to bring force and aggression to the ring, hoping to overpower Usyk for an early stoppage victory. However, Usyk’s intelligence and flair proved too much for him. After the fight, Dubois expressed his disappointment, feeling that he had been cheated out of victory.
The controversy surrounding the legality of the low blow will undoubtedly be a topic of discussion, but Usyk emerged as the victorious champion, raising his hands in jubilation and relief at the end of a compelling contest.
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