In the rematch with Daniel Dubois on July 19, 2025, Oleksandr Usyk earned the biggest payday of his career. At Wembley in London, in a fight for all the major belts in the king of weight classes, the prize pool was enormous, and the lion’s share went to the Ukrainian champion.
How the Fight Unfolded
- Usyk controlled the fight from the start, showing excellent footwork, precision and smart tactics.
- As early as the second round, Dubois was clearly hurt after a well-timed counter from the Ukrainian. With each passing minute, Usyk’s advantage became more and more apparent.
- In the fifth round, Usyk sent his opponent to the canvas with a right hook. Dubois managed to get up, but moments later he was hit again, this time with a left hook to the jaw, after which he could no longer rise.
- The fight was stopped by the referee after 1 minute and 52 seconds of the fifth round.
What Does This Win Mean?
- He retained the status of undisputed world champion (all the major belts)
- He will likely end his career at the top, with talk that he could retire from sports as early as 2025
- For Dubois, it was a second defeat to Usyk. In 2023, he also lost before the final bell.
Usyk's Earnings
- Usyk earned about $132.28 million (converted, that is nearly 520 million zlotys).
- This is about 65% of the total prize pool (the pool was $203.5 million).
- Daniel Dubois became richer by $71.22 million (approx. 35% of the pool).
Breakdown of the Purse
| Fighter | Amount (USD) | Share of Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Oleksandr Usyk | $132,280,000 | 65% |
| Daniel Dubois | $71,220,000 | 35% |
Could Usyk Earn Even More?
The $132 million figure covers the basic split of the purse. Additional revenue could come from a share of PPV sales, as well as sponsorship and advertising bonuses. These sums are difficult to estimate, but they could add to Usyk’s total earnings.
This payday makes Usyk the best-paid boxer of the year, and the fight also goes down in history for its financial value, breaking records set by earlier title bouts.
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