Usyk beats Dubois to become undisputed world heavyweight champion
Early in the fifth round Usyk -- at 38 some 11 years older than Dubois -- dropped his opponent to the canvas and finished the fight in emphatic fashion one minute and 52 seconds into the round after his trademark left hook left his British rival unable to beat the count.
"38 is a young guy, remember!," proclaimed Usyk, in the ring after dropping to his knees in celebration.
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