Oleksandr Usyk has once again etched his name into boxing history, knocking out Britain’s Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night to reclaim his status as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

The 38-year-old Ukrainian delivered a masterclass performance, sealing victory with a devastating left hook in the fifth round that sent Dubois crashing to the canvas unable to beat the referee’s count. The win restored Usyk’s hold on the WBO, WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, reaffirming his dominance in the sport and marking his third undisputed world title across two weight divisions.

Usyk had already floored Dubois earlier in the fight, but the Briton showed resilience, rising to continue. However, Usyk’s relentless pressure and sharp combinations proved too much. The bout was a rematch of their controversial 2023 encounter in Poland, where Dubois argued a beltline shot from Usyk had been wrongly ruled a low blow. This time, there were no doubts.

“I have to commend him. I gave everything I had,” Dubois said after the loss his second in a professional career that once promised a new British heavyweight era. “There were some things I could have sharpened up on, but I will be back.”

For Usyk, the victory capped a remarkable run. He outpointed Tyson Fury in May 2024 to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, though he later vacated the IBF belt. Dubois was elevated to champion, but Usyk reclaimed the strap in emphatic style.

Accompanied to the ring by Ukrainian war veterans, Usyk’s triumph carried emotional weight far beyond the ropes. A former Olympic gold medallist and undisputed cruiserweight champion, Usyk has now cemented his place as one of the greatest fighters of his generation.

Still undefeated, Usyk stands alone at the pinnacle of the sport. The question now is: who, if anyone, can stop him?