Oleksandr Usyk knocked out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round on Saturday night to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion.The Ukrainian technician proved too good for a brave Dubois, who never stopped pushing the pace all night.AFPUsyk took Dubois out inside five rounds[/caption]Dubois came flying out of the gates looking to impose his presence early. The Brit attempted to find a home for his right hand in the opening stanza, but he fell just short as the ever-elusive Usyk darted in and out of range. In the second round, Dubois continued trudging forward, but he was caught by a couple of crisp left straights before the bell that snapped back his head. Undeterred, Dubois continued to apply the pressure, only to be buckled by another left in the third frame. In the fifth, a flurry of shots from the pound-for-pound king sent Dubois tumbling to the canvas before a looping left sent him back down moments later, to this time, be counted out.Speaking in the immediate aftermath, Usyk said: “I think I want to say thank you to Jesus Christ.“I want to say thank you to my team and you, Wembley. Thank you so much! “Victory for today? It’s for the people. It’s for our world people.”Asked what is next for him, Usyk named former foes Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, as well as IBF mandatory Derek Chisora and WBO interim champion Joseph Parker, as potential dance partners for what is expected to be his last dance. The mic was then passed to a disheartened Dubois, who said: “Bro, I’m sorry, it’s sport. My people want this winner.”GettyDubois was dropped twice en route to the eventual stoppage[/caption]“I have to commend him on the performance. I gave it everything I had. “Take no credit away from the man, I’ll be back”Usyk is now the first three-time undisputed champion of the four-belt era after previously unifying the cruiserweight division in 2018 and picking up all the belts at heavyweight last May against Fury.He was forced to relinquish the IBF strap one month later in order to pursue a rematch with Fury.As a result, Dubois was elevated to full IBF champion, leading to a rematch for all four major sanctioning body belts.MORE TO FOLLOW