Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois LIVE result from heavyweight world title fight

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois LIVE result from heavyweight world title fight
Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois LIVE result from heavyweight world title fight

Oleksandr Usyk ended Daniel Dubois’ world heavyweight title dream with a ninth-round knockout in Wroclaw.

Usyk kept hold of his WBA, IBF and WBO belts with a 14th knockout win in 21 fights, much to the delight of the large contingent of his fellow Ukrainians who have resided in Poland since Russian’s invasion of their country last year.

Dubois caught Usyk with a low blow in the fifth that put the Ukrainian down but was deemed accidental. While some observers might have considered the punch to be on the belt line, Usyk was given time to recover. But Dubois sensed this was his moment and the pair traded heavy punches.

The bad feeling between the pair was evident as the bell sounded and Dubois continued to focus on the Ukrainian’s body in the sixth. Usyk upped the pace in the seventh, forcing Dubois to take a backward step and leaving the Londoner marked for the first time.

Dubois recovered in the eighth but in the final 10 seconds he was dropped to the canvas. He managed to get back to his feet as the bell sounded but there was to be no respite for Dubois. Usyk charged in again and put down Dubois again for the referee Luis Pabon to wave the fight off.

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That's all, folks

Well this one will run and run but ultimately, Usyk is still the heavyweight champion of the world

Dubois speaks out

Dubois on the low blow: "I didn't think that was a low bow, i think it landed and I've been cheated out of victory. I won tonight but I will have to come back."

Dubois' promoter Frank Warren added: ""He's been cheated, it hit him on the waistband. That's all he worked on in camp, to the body, we saw it as a weakness and the referee got it badly wrong. I like Usyk but that was a hometown decision. he won the fight because he was not fit to go on and they gave him a couple of minutes to recover from a legitimate shot."

Controversy...

The row over the 'low blow' is going to rage and rage...

Asked about the incident, Usyk said: "Boxing is a tough sport but I'm great. I love boxing and I respect my opponent but it's boxing, its a king's sport."

RESULT: Oleksandr Usyk bt Daniel Dubois via KO

Dubois had his moments but Usyk comes through to hold on to his heavyweight titles.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 9

DUBOIS DOWN AGAIN! AND HE CAN'T BEAT THE COUNT!

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 8

Usyk is certainly not moving as smoothly as he was in the opening rounds and it's now time for Dubois to capitalise, which I accept is easier said than done. He does land a decent right hand in the final minute and follows it up with a jab. DUBOIS IS DOWN! He was struggling and essentially took a knee. That is huge. The bell goes as soon as the fight restarts.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 7

Usyk looking less comfortable now as Dubois continues to target the champion's body. Usyk does respond with a left hand though and then another one rocks Dubois' head back. The Brit responds with a left hook but just misses.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 6

Usyk continues to box well but Dubois comes on strongly as the round reaches a crescendo. And he lands perhaps his best punch of the fight (apart from the illegal legal one) at the very end to give him some hope.

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Usyk vs Dubois - Round 5

Dubois lands a shot low and Usyk falls to the canvas and needs time to recover. Dubois is given a talking to and Usyk looks pretty winded. He takes his time before eventually rising to his feet as the fight resumes. Tell you what, replays show that was ON the belt... interesting. Usyk looks a bit shaky as the fight gets back underway but settles and lands a big left hand which rocks Dubois.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 4

Dubois has Usyk roughed up momentarily but he's struggling to maintain his attacks. Usyk lands a jab flush. Then a left hand lands in a similar manner. Dubois begins to increase his aggression and when he does, Usyk takes stock, but it's another round for the Ukrainian.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 3

Usyk catches Dubois again with his left before Dubois is warned for hitting too low. Usyk's movement is just far superior and Dubois is yet to figure out how to counter the champ. Usyk almost catches his challenger with a one-two as he notches another round.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 2

Dubois comes out swinging at the start of the second round but he looks a bit wild. Usyk catches Dubois with a left hand which left the Brit in no-man's land for a brief moment. Dubois' response finds only Usyk's gloves and he is caught again with the champ's response. Dubois almost lands clean with his right in the last 30 seconds but only glances his rival.

Usyk vs Dubois - Round 1

Usyk lands a solid jab early on but otherwise the opening minute is quiet. There's not as big a size difference as you might think as Usyk bounces on his feet and looks to make his move. His right hand connects again as the rain pours down. Dubois lands a left but it doesn't have much purchase on it. Usyk's jab lands again and then switches to the body. A comfortable opener for the champ.

Here we go...

Ding, ding...

And here is the champ

Oleksandr Usyk is ready.

Here comes the challenger

Daniel Dubois is in the ring.

How does this one go?

Usyk to box Dubois' head off and put him away inside seven rounds.

Usyk vs Dubois UP NEXT

The main event is moments away...

RESULT: Aadam Hamed bt Vojtech Hrdy via TKO

Hamed said: "That was my first fight ever, not just my pro debut and it was a blessing to be here in front of everyone," Hamed said. "What a night; I felt like i put on a performance and it's going to get bigger and better from here. I like to hurt people, I'm not in there to tip and tap, I want to get people out of there.

"They are always going to say what they want, I just need to do my best to take no notice and do me. This is just a stepping stone to where i want to get to. I'm very passionate about this game, I don't look at it as a hobby. I'm not here to take part, I'm here to take over. I want to be as active as possible and hopefully get one or two more fights in this year."

Aadam Hamed vs Vojtech Hrdy - Round 1

Well that didn't last long. Hamed made a comfortable start and needed just two minutes to win his pro debut. He pinned Hrdy in the corner and his opponent made no effort to return fire before the towel came in from his corner.

Son of a legend up next

Prince Naseem Hamed's son Aadam makes his pro debut in the co-main event.

RESULT: Denys Berinchyk bt Anthony Yigit via UD

Berinchyk gets the nod from all three judges by scores of 117-111, 115-113 and 116-112.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 12

Final three minutes, and Yigit knows he needs a stoppage and comes out firing. Berinchyk returns fire with fire as the fight sparks into life. Berinchyk still landing the better punches and as the final bell goes, he will be confident of having his hand raised.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 11

Yigit is certainly the more tired of the two, not to mention his face is pretty marked up. Berinchykv lands an uppercut in the opening minute and then switches to the body with a right hook. Berinchyk again finishes the round well and he heads into the last round with confidence.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 10

Three rounds left for Yigit to turn things around but Berinchyk takes the fight to the Swede again in the 10th and the crowd responds. We could be in for a good finish here.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 9

Berinchyk keeps coming forward, not giving Yigit a moment's peace as the Swede continues to look for openings on the back foot. Berinchyk has just been quicker to the punch tonight.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 8

Yigit just can't get a grip on the round for long enough as Berinchyk continues to come on strongly and finish well, something which could catch the judges' eye. Yigit's tactics of staying on the outside are perhaps not helping him.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 7

Yigit appears to have been told to get on the front foot more and he at least begins the round strongly. But Berinchyk takes over as the round progresses and will be confident of seeing it out from here.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 6

Heading towards the halfway mark and Yigit's cut appears to have been dealt with well by his corner. But he finds himself against the ropes momentarily as Berinchyk wakes the crowd up with a good end to the session.

Also, it's dark and Jake Paul is wearing sunglasses.

Denys Berinchyk vs Anthony Yigit - Round 5

Berinchyk begins to target Yigit's body and he's certainly the busier fighter. And Yigit is cut around his left eye as the blood pours down the side of his fight. Berinchyk on top at the moment.

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