Dubois was the beneficiary of this move by the IBF, picking up the interim title with a June 2024 stoppage of Filip Hrgovic and then being elevated to full champion after Usyk was stripped. Dubois then defended his title with a spectacular knockout of Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium.

It's the best fight that can be made right now in heavyweight boxing — with a brilliant storyline to go with it. Let's break it all down.

Dubois was routinely feinted out of position by Usyk in the first fight, forced into compromised positions. Usyk saw the patterns quickly: After Dubois would throw, he often would reset his position and stance with a subtle bounce in place, a rhythmic tell that became a green light signal for Usyk to counter.

SportsLine combat expert Josh Nagel has released his top boxing picks for Saturday's Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois rematch for the undisputed heavyweight crown at Wembley Stadium

Oleksandr Usyk plays down suggestions him being 38 could be a factor when he faces Daniel Dubois in Saturday's undisputed heavyweight contest.