Usyk-Dubois main event from Poland to stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Ukraine’s heavyweight world champion and pound-for-pound sensation, Oleksandr Usyk, is set to defend his WBO/WBA/IBF collection of belts against England’s hard-hitting Daniel Dubois. The showdown is scheduled for this Saturday, Aug. 26, at the storied Tarczyński Arena Wrocław in Wroclaw, Poland and will be live on ESPN# and TNT SPorts
This marks the second title defense for the unbeaten Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs), who stormed the heavyweight division in 2019 after an illustrious run as the undisputed cruiserweight champion. Usyk’s heavyweight reign began with a masterful victory over Anthony Joshua, claiming the throne by unanimous decision in September 2021, followed by a thrilling split decision win in their blockbuster rematch last August. On the other side of the ring, Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) has been on a tear, racking up four stoppage victories since his 2020 TKO loss to fellow Brit Joe Joyce.
The Usyk-Dubois clash is the main event, and the fight bell rings exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ as a special one-fight broadcast starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The anticipation will build as the ring walks are expected shortly thereafter.
Usyk-Dubois is merely the opening bell of a marathon fight day across the ESPN family of networks. The pugilistic festivities then head to Oklahoma for the undercard of the Jared Anderson-Andriy Rudenko heavyweight main event at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Starting at 6:50 p.m. ET/3:50 p.m. PT on ESPN+, undefeated prospects will enter the squared circle, featuring Brooklyn-born featherweight sensation Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (8-0, 5 KOs) in an eight-round battle, Tulsa’s own heavyweight Jeremiah Milton (10-0, 7 KOs) squaring off against Craig Lewis (15-6-1, 8 KOs), and middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (8-0-1, 5 KOs) stepping up against Sona Akale (7-1, 4 KOs).
Usyk Dubois Start Times:
Main Card live on ESPN+ & TNT Sports PPV in UK
- Eastern Time (ET): 5 p.m.
- Pacific Time (PT): 2 pm.
- British Summer Time (BST): 7 p.m.
- Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): 4 a.m. (next day)
Main Event Estimated Start Time:
- Around 5:15 p.m. ET
- Depending on how long the undercard fights last
Usyk vs Dubois: Main Event Breakdown
Oleksandr Usyk: The reigning king of the heavyweight division, holding the WBA/WBO/IBF world titles. A master tactician, known for his footwork and dazzling hand speed. He’s not just looking to defend his titles; he’s preparing for a war.
“My preparation is all good. We did a lot of work with swimming. We played football. We danced.”
“I’m grateful to my team, my family, my wife. I’m grateful to my country and to Ukrainian soldiers.”
Daniel Dubois: The WBA mandatory contender, a heavyweight powerhouse with a knockout punch that can end a fight in a split second. He’s hungry, he’s relentless, and he’s coming for the titles.
“I’m ready. I’ve suffered through training camp. I’ve done all of that. I’m ready now. I’ve prepared. I’ve left no stone unturned. I’m ready. I’m confident. I’m ready to go right now.”
They will go toe-to-toe under the bright lights of Tarczyński Arena Wrocław in Wrocław, Poland.
Usyk vs Dubois Fight Card
- Main Event: Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois, 12 rounds, heavyweight – Usyk’s WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight titles.
- Denys Berinchyk vs. Anthony Yigit, 12 rounds, lightweight – Expect speed, agility, and a battle of wills in this clash.
- Dmytro Mytrofanov vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, 12 rounds, middleweight – A bout that showcases the art of hitting and not getting hit. Strategy will be key here.
- Daniel Lapin vs. Aro Schwartz, 10 rounds, light heavyweight – Two power-punchers going head-to-head in a war of attrition.
- Fiodor Czerkaszyn vs. Anauel Ngamissengue, 8 rounds, middleweight – A matchup of raw talent and determination.
- Rafal Wolczecki vs. Roberto Arriaza, 8 rounds, middleweight
- Vasile Cebotari vs. Joel Julio, 8 rounds, welterweight
- Nursultan Amanzholov vs. Lazizbek Mullojonov, 6 rounds, heavyweight – A heavyweight skirmish that could end with one punch. Blink and you might miss it!
- Oleksandr Solomennikov vs. Piotr Gudel, 6 rounds, featherweight – Speed and precision will define this featherweight thriller.
- Ziyad Almaayouf vs. Janos Penzes, 4 rounds, super lightweight – A chance for two rising stars to make their mark on the big stage.
- Bryce Mills vs. Damian Tymosz, 4 rounds, super lightweight