The Usyk Dubois trilogy could come up if Usyk decides to go for it after his fight with Rico this weekend in boxing. Learn more.
Daniel Dubois had a strong win recently against Fabio Wardley.
Getting up off the canvas to stop Wardley for the first time in an epic heavyweight battle in the UK.
He’s fought Usyk before and lost twice. Some background for those new to boxing:
- Dubois holds a professional record of 22 wins and 3 losses.
- Dubois lost to Usyk in August 2023.
- Dubois lost to Usyk in July 2025.
- Dubois is the current WBO heavyweight champion as of May 2026.
- The WBO belt was vacated by Usyk in August 2025.
- Dubois won the vacant WBO belt in September 2025.
- A trilogy refers to a third bout between the same opponents.
- Usyk vs Dubois 1 was in Poland.
- Usyk vs Dubois 2 was in England.
- The IBF does not mandate immediate rematches for voluntary losses.
- The WBA allows direct rematches if approved.
- Usyk is promoted by K2 Promotions.
- No trilogy clause was announced for Usyk vs Dubois 2. It remains possible though.
Dubois’ value has gone through the roof after the Wardley win recently.
Wardley has reactivated the rematch clause however with Dubois so it remains to be seen what will happen next.
The Usyk Dubois trilogy also remains a class fight it they make it at some point.
But who knows what fights either boxer will be in this year.
Usyk fights Rico this weekend so first thing is first.
