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Topics: Oleksandr Usyk, Boxing, Boxing News, Heavyweight Boxing
Marcus Chan
Topics: Oleksandr Usyk, Boxing, Boxing News, Heavyweight Boxing
The punching stats from the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois have emerged, and they speak volumes.
On Saturday, all eyes were fixated on Wembley Stadium, London, as Usyk looked to become the undisputed world champion for a third time.
Meanwhile, Dubois was hoping to seek revenge and topple the Ukrainian for the first time.
However, Usyk flattened Dubois with a stunning left hook in the fifth round, ending the Brit's dream of being the undisputed king of the heavyweight division.
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As a result, Usyk is now the WBA (Super), WBC, WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion.
After the fight, the punching stats emerged on social media.
According to a report from CompuBox, via Ring Magazine, Usyk landed 46.2% of his power punches compared to Dubois' 32%.
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In addition, Usyk landed 28% of his jabs, with Dubois connecting with just 10.6%. The 38-year-old Ukrainian also landed 72.7% of his power punches in the fifth round, where Usyk ended up knocking Dubois down and then out at 1:52 of the round.
Overall, Dubois threw more punches but Usyk was far more accurate, opting for quality over quantity. You can see the full report below.
Speaking afterwards, Usyk said: "38 is a young guy, remember. 38 is only the start. This is for the people, it's for our world's people.
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"This is enough. Next? I don't know. I want to rest. I want to go back home to my wife, my family."
The Ukrainian went on to name the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker as potential opponents for his next fight.
Meanwhile, a disappointed Dubois admitted: "I have to commend him, I gave everything I had. There we some things I could have sharpened up on, but I'll be back.
"I was in a fight, I was trying to pick it round by round, but it is what it is, I'll be back."