Usyk-Dubois 2: Bookmakers name favorite for undisputed champion title rematch
Bookmakers named the favorite for the rematch Usyk - Dubois and the chances of a knockout (collage: RBC-Ukraine)
The rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois is officially set for July 19, 2025, at the legendary Wembley Stadium in London. This will be a fight for the undisputed heavyweight world champion title – and the first odds have already appeared with leading bookmakers.
Odds: Favorite is clear
The Ukrainian remains the favorite for the fight. Experts give 1.20 odds for his victory, which implies a 79% chance of success.
Dubois' victory is rated much lower - at 4.50 odds.
How fight to end: Method of victory
Analysts predict that Usyk is very likely to end the fight early.
Usyk to win by knockout or technical knockout: -115 odds.
Usyk to win by judges' decision: +175 odds.
Dubois to win by knockout or technical knockout: +550 odds.
Dubois to win by judges' decision: +1,200 odds.
Draw: +2400 odds.
Background of Usyk-Dubois 2 fight
The first fight between Usyk and Dubois took place on August 26, 2023, in Wrocław. Back then, the Ukrainian was defending the WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles.
The fight ended with a technical knockout victory for Usyk in the 9th round, but the bout didn't go without controversy. In the fifth round, Dubois landed a low blow, after which Usyk was given several minutes to recover. The referee ruled the blow illegal, which sparked a wave of criticism from the British team.
After the fight, Dubois and his promoter Frank Warren insisted that the blow was legal and demanded a rematch, but the official complaint was dismissed. Usyk, for his part, called the fight "a test of character," and the incident with the blow "a part of boxing drama."
Almost two years later, the British will get a chance to take revenge. For Usyk, this fight is an opportunity to once again confirm his status as the undisputed world champion, and for Dubois - a chance to rewrite his own history.
Earlier, British boxer Tony Bellew gave his prediction for the Usyk - Dubois rematch.
Furthermore, during Usyk and Dubois's eye battle, Briton shocked with the unworthy act.
Sources: Box.Live and Pro Boxing Odds.
