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Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 Predictions & Betting Tips
All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium on Saturday night as Daniel Dubois looks to settle the score with Oleksandr Usyk.
The 27-year-old will aim to become the first man to hand a defeat to the Ukrainian, with the Londoner looking to gain revenge after defeat in the first bout in August 2023.
Usyk is aiming to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world while Dubois bids to become the first British fighter since Lennox Lewis to earn that title.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua both failed to get the better of Usyk – can Dubois defy the odds and claim victory?
Usyk v Dubois Fight Winner Odds:
Punters can bet on Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Oleksandr Usyk – 4/11
- Daniel Dubois – 5/2
- Draw – 18/1
Usyk v Dubois Method of Result Odds:
- Oleksandr Usyk By KO TKO or DQ – 5/4
- Daniel Dubois By KO TKO or DQ – 7/2
- Oleksandr Usyk By Decision or Technical Decision – 7/4
- Daniel Dubois By Decision or Technical Decision – 10/1
- Draw – 18/1
Boxing fans from all over the world will be tuning in to watch Usyk v Dubois 2 and many will be backing the underdog to get revenge for the somewhat controversial defeat two years ago.
Here, you can read our fight night preview for Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 with a prediction on how the fight may go.
Usyk Dubois 2 Prediction:
While you could argue that Daniel Dubois was a little hard done by in the first bout, Usyk was the better fighter on the night and he was the more controlled fighter.
I’m expecting a similar approach from the British fighter on Saturday night, though he may not be quite as aggressive in the early rounds. If he goes hell for leather early doors, fatigue will kick in.
You know Usyk is going to get stronger as the bout goes on, so you want to take advantage early in the fight but finding the right balance is crucial. For Dubois to stand any chance of victory, he must box hard but smart.
Usyk landed more shots and hit with more accuracy in the first bout and Daniel needs to stay focused. If he gets frustrated, he will get wild and the Ukrainian is the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet when it comes to picking shots.
Dubois will likely target the body in a bid to expose any potential weakness there. Usyk has yet to be floored at heavyweight level and it’ll be interesting to see his reaction if Dubois lands a big blow to the body.
I’d say Dubois to win by KO/TKO/DQ is worth considering at 7/2 while Usyk backers should go with the Ukrainian fighter to win by decision or technical decision at 7/4.
What Time Is Usyk Dubois 2?
Wembley Stadium has a strict 11pm curfew so fans should expect ringwalks for the main event a little earlier than usual. According to reports, Usyk and Dubois will enter the ring around 9.50pm.
The first bout of the night is scheduled to get underway at 5.40pm, giving boxing fans the chance to enjoy five hours of hard-hitting action.
Usyk vs Dubois Undercard 2025:
If you’re intent on watching the entire Usyk vs Dubois card, you’re in for a real sports betting treat. There is an extensive undercard on Saturday night, with several big names in action.
- Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois 2 – WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and WBC heavyweight world titles
- Lawrence Okolie v Kevin Lerena – heavyweight
- Daniel Lapin v Lewis Edmondson – light-heavyweight
- Aadam Hamed v Ezequiel Gregores – light-welterweight
- Lasha Guruli v James Francis – light-welterweight
- Vladyslav Sirenko v Solomon Dacres – heavyweight
What Belts Are Up For Grabs In Usyk v Dubois 2?
The winner of Saturday’s fight will walk away as the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Dubois is the IBF heavyweight world champion while Usyk holds the WBA (Super), WBC and WBO world titles.
Can Dubois become the first British fighter to hold the undisputed title in the four-belt era?
Respective Records
Oleksandr Usyk is a two-weight undisputed world champion, with 23 wins and 14 knockouts in 23 professional bouts. The 38-year-old is not only defending his belts but his perfect professional record.
Usyk has yet to be ‘officially’ dropped as a heavyweight fighter – Dubois put him on the canvas in the first bout but it was deemed a low shot and therefore the Ukrainian remains flawless in the division.
Daniel Dubois has won 22 of his 24 professional fights, with every victory coming by stoppage. He suffered the first loss of his career against Joe Joyce in 2020 before going down to Usyk in August 2023.
Dubois was savage in his victory over Anthony Joshua last September and his knockout power gives him a chance of victory. He won’t be able to out-box his opponent but he could floor him if he catches him cleanly with a big shot.
*Odds correct at the time of writing – prices subject to change*
