Fans baffled at protocol change during Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois

Published on July 19, 2025 at 09:24 PM

BOXING fans were left baffled when the national anthems were sung BEFORE Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk stepped into the ring.

The mind-boggling protocol change at Wembley Stadium left fans scratching their heads on social media.

Singer performing on stage.
Singer Nadya Dorofeeva sung the Ukraine national anthem
Boxer walking between two men in a boxing arena.
Daniel Dubois entered the ring after both national anthems were performed

One X user said: “Why are they doing the national anthems when the ring is empty lol.”;

Another added: “I swear the anthems are played when the fighters are in the ring.”;

Mark added on X said: “Why aren’t they doing the national anthems when they are inside the ring.”;

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