Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 LIVE RESULT: Main event on NOW with huge heavyweight rematch underway
The Ukrainian controversially beat DDD in their first fight back in August 2023 - Dubois floored Usyk in the fifth round, but the punch was deemed a low blow by the referee, who then allowed The Cat almost four minutes to recover.
Usyk went on to savagely stop the Brit in the ninth round and maintain his stunning unbeaten record.
The WBA (Super), WBC and WBO champion will be looking to regain Dubois ' IBF strap and become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.
While Dynamite can become Britain's first undisputed heavyweight champ since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
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11 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 10)
This is the last-chance saloon for Lerena you feel.
The card will definitely go Okolie's way, Lerena needs to pull a miracle out of the bag.
Both fighters exchange punches but neither is really rocking their opponent on their feet.
16 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 9)
Everyone wants to see a big finish from Okolie now.
He has had everything his own way in this fight, now is the time to really stamp his authority.
He catches Lerena with a big right but he wears it well.
19 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 8)
Okolie still looks to have plenty in the tank.
Lerena is leaving himself open, with his guard down, inviting Okolie to come forward.
Unless something special happens in the next two rounds, it is hard to see how Lerena is getting a decision here.
23 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 7)
Okolie throws a big right hand through the defence of Lerena.
He catches him square in the face but wears it well.
That one advance seems enough to have won the round for the Brit.
24 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
JP in the house for fight
Jake Paul is here tonight and has been talking to DAZN about his plans for his next fight.
He has told the broadcaster that is he is going to fight Anthony Joshua.
The fight will take place at Wembley and according to the influencer turned boxer it is definitely happening.
27 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 6)
This fight seems to be locked in a grey area right now.
Lerena is struggling to get on the front foot himself but on the same note, despite his domination, Okolie does not seem to be troubling him with his punches.
Towards the end of the round, Lerena catches Okolie with a nice left hand.
30 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 5)
Okolie is looking dominant in this fight.
Lerena just cannot find his footing in this one.
It is all too easy for Okolie to control the tempo right now.
31 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Update on future fight
Speaking ringside, Connor Benn has said that his planned rematch with Chris Eubank Jr is off, with regards to the scheduled September date.
He told DAZN that Eubank Jr needed a few months toget ready.
It now looks like this one is being earmarked for a November date.
By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 4)
Lerena seems to have a cut that can be worked by Okolie.
Looking at the replay it seems it was caused by his own gloves, suchh is the punching power of Okole.
His punch was blocked by Lerena but still caused his damage.
39 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 3)
There is no doubting Okolie is bossing the early rounds.
He is showing good discipline and picking his punches.
Okolie is trying to work the uppercuts.
Lerena is struggling to make his mark on the fight.
44 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 2)
Okolie is getting some shots through the middle.
He is firing shots off and then when inside, leaning on Lerena.
You can see the tactic is to try and wear him down in the early rounds.
50 minutes ago By Kieran Davies
Lawrence Okolie vs Kevin Lerena (Round 1)
Okolie lands some body shots before letting his hands loose.
The Brit lands some good head shots in the process.
Both of these fighters are known for their knockouts, seems nailed on that we will end up going all ten rounds based on that info.
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