Usyk vs Dubois scorecards revealed with undisputed champ on for crushing win even without brutal fifth round KO
Usyk, 38, knocked Dubois, 27, out in the fifth round on Saturday at Wembley to become undisputed champion for the second time.
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Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois' scorecards have been revealed
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Usyk knocked Dubois out in the fifth round
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Dubois was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of Usyk
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The scorecards show Usyk dominated all rounds over Dubois
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And Dynamite's KO loss may have been a blessing in disguise as he was heading for a crushing defeat at the hands of the unbeaten Ukrainian.
That's what the scorecards suggest as the Cat won every single round before flooring his opponent.
Judge Benoit Roussel awarded Usyk 10-9, 20-18, 30-27 and 40-36 for each round.
Judge Patrick Morley gave the Ukrainian 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37.
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And judge Mike Ross also went with Usyk as he awarded him 10-9, 20-18, 29-28 and 39-37.
The undisputed heavyweight champion extended his undefeated streak to a staggering 24 fights.
And the winner dedicated his victory to his compatriots who continue to fight off Russia's illegal invasion, while also revealing his upcoming plans.
Usyk said afterwards: "The victory is for my people. 38 is only a young number. 38 is a young guy.
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"This is just the beginning. Thank you Wembley. I don't want anything next, this is enough.
"I want to rest now. I want to get home to my family and wife and my children.
SunSport reporter Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on Oleksandr Usyk's stunning KO rematch win vs Daniel Dubois
"I want to rest now but maybe - in two or three months - actually no, just rest."
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Usyk, though, did tease a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua and also suggested a bout against Joseph Parker.
He added: "Maybe Tyson Fury is next, or Anthony Joshua or Joseph Parker. I cannot say because I want to go home."
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Usyk extended his undefeated streak to 24 fights
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Usyk dedicated his victory to Ukraine
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Usyk revealed his upcoming plans after beating Dubois
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Usyk vs Dubois round by round as brutal knockout cements Ukrainian's place in history
OLEKSANDR USYK cemented his name in the list of all-time boxing greats as he became a three-time undisputed champion with a fifth round knockout win over Daniel Dubois.
Usyk dropped Dubois multiple times as he put any doubts about his first win over the Brit to bed by cementing the repeat and avoiding the revenge.
Here, SunSport's
ROUND ONE
Usyk looks light on his toes, swaying side to side, Dubois plants his feet and walks forward.
Stiff jab from Usyk appears to almost wake Dubois up and the Brit responds with a one-two.
Usyk searches to the body with a left, blocks a right hand from Dubois and ends the round with a menacing combo.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9
ROUND TWO
Dubois lunges in with a right hand, Usyk expertly takes half a step back and responds with a counter left.
Another right misses from Dubois and he takes a left cross which has him on shaky legs.
Already Usyk is finding his rhythm, making Dubois miss and certainty making him pay.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9 (Usyk 20 Dubois 18)
ROUND THREE
Usyk staggers back after a right hand from Dubois - maybe more off balance than hurt.
Dubois charges forward with a left hook, right hand but Usyk covers up well.
Huge left hook lands on the button from Usyk, sweat sprays off Dubois face.
Usyk 10 Dubois 9
(Usyk 30 Dubois 27)
ROUND FOUR
Right uppercut lands on Usyk's belt-line in a genuine case of dejavu from low-blow gate in their first fight.
Dubois traps Usyk in the corner, lands a right but the Ukrainian legend slips off before any troubling damage can be done.
Left hand lands for Usyk but Dubois grabs on and closes the distance, smart defence to cap off his best round so far.
Usyk 9 Dubois 10 (Usyk 39 Dubois 37)
ROUND FIVE
Right hook followed by a left hand lands for Usyk has Dubois teetering backwards.
Dubois comes forward, charging at Usyk and the two trade off in the corner but
DOWN GOES DUBOIS
after a counter right hook.
He makes it to his feet but is dropped with another left hook and the fight is over! Dubois fails to beat the count and Usyk is once again undisputed heavyweight world champion.
Usyk wins by KO
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